Sense at last, so what happens now?

YESTERDAY’S decision is historic as a soccer game is set to take place in a GAA stadium outside of Croke Park for the first time.

That aside, a number of questions remain to be answered.

What form will the ‘curtain raiser’ take?

That’s yet to be finalised but it will be exhibition in nature. The mid-afternoon, mid-week throw-in rules out a competitive fixture, but one possibility – in keeping with the mood of the event – is that a ‘legends’ hurling or football game could take place.

The GPA, who called on the

GAA to facilitate the Liam Miller tribute game, could be invited to put teams together.

Another alternative is to play an underage exhibition – timely in that Miller played in a schools final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

What happens to the tickets bought for Turner’s Cross?

It is likely that there will be a ‘harmonisation’ of tickets which will allow those ticket holders access to Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Who will benefit from proceeds?

The increased capacity – Páirc Uí Chaoimhcan facilitate a 45,000 capacity compared to 7,000 at Turner’s Cross - should see a huge increase in the amount of money raised.

Miller’s young family and the Marymount Hospice were originally set to benefit, but the organising committee are understood to have indicated that a number of other good causes in Cork will also now benefit.

The GAA, however, will not receive a cent.

Who will manage the event?

That will be decided at a meeting this Monday but, given their familiarity with the stadium, Cork GAA personnel are likely to play an active role in ensuring that the event passes off smoothly along with the event organising committee.