GAA Congress to debate Croke Park issue

Updated: 21:55, Wednesday, 16 February 2005

The GAA has said the issue of opening up Croke Park to other sports will be up for debate at the next meeting of Congress in April.

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Sean Kelly
Majority of motions passed
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9 News: Sports Editor Tony O'Donoghue and Eamon Horan report that the debate on access to GAA facilities will take place in April
9 News: Sports Editor Tony O'Donoghue and Eamon Horan report that the debate on access to GAA facilities will take place in April
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6.1 News: Tony O'Donoghue, Sports Editor, reports on the revised motions likely to be debated at the Annual Congress
6.1 News: Tony O'Donoghue, Sports Editor, reports on the revised motions likely to be debated at the Annual Congress

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The GAA has said the issue of opening up Croke Park to other sports will be up for debate at the next meeting of Congress in April.

The GAA president, Sean Kelly, has confirmed that most of the ten revised motions regarding Rule 42 submitted by county boards have been passed.

A two-thirds majority is required at Congress if Croke Park is to open its doors to rugby and soccer.

  • News At One: Seán Kelly, GAA President, talks about the decision to discuss Rule 42 at the GAA's upcoming Annual Congress

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    Seán Kelly, GAA President, talks about the decision to discuss Rule 42 at the GAA's upcoming Annual Congress

  • Morning Ireland: Solicitor Niall Dolan explains the procedures for drawing up motions calling for soccer and rugby to be played at Croke Park

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    Solicitor Niall Dolan explains the procedures for drawing up motions calling for soccer and rugby to be played at Croke Park

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