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By Joe Leogue and Elaine Loughlin
A decision of the Central Board of GAA is expected today on whether to host the tribute match to the late Liam Miller at Páirc Uí Chaoimh [19659003]. the management committee of the GAA had given the green light to the game, after the badociation had already declared that it was forbidden by its rules to host the event – which led to a widespread criticism of not attending the charity event.
His recommendation will be presented tomorrow at a special meeting of the Central Board of GAA – composed of representatives of each county and delegating schools, players and other bodies under the GAA.
Miller died last February at the age of 36. Tickets for the 7,000-seat Turners Cross game, for the benefit of Miller's widow, three children and Marymount Hospice, sold in a few minutes last week and will feature former Manchester United, Celtic and The teammates of Ireland
The Irish examiner understands that while he is being held at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the event will include a GAA aspect as a recognition of the venue of the match and the Mr. Miller's time as a player for his local club Éire Óg, and this other
The game will take place on Tuesday, September 25, regardless of location, so as not to conflict with the media functions of the players Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the GAA Central Council should have "discretion" to make decisions in order to avoid similar controversies in the future.
"If you do not have discretion, Mr. Martin, whose constituency of Cork South Central incorporates both Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Turners Cross, said," The GAA is rooted in the community, the Liam Miller's family is from our community.Liam Miller was part of our community and Páirc Uí Chaoimh is supported by our community.
"I was at the burial of Liam Miller and it was very sad and very poignant, but he fell on his rooting in the community and he played with Cork Under-15 GAA
"He played with Tom Kenny, the famous pitcher from Cork, and it's Cork , people grow up in a GAA environment, they play football, you can play rugby, the best GAA players has become football players.It is a very ecumenical sports city, it's a city crazy sportswoman in some ways. "
He said that he was happy that some Talks took place and they can reach a resolution allowing the match to take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 19659003] "The current pride of Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh is authentic and, overall, it is a fantastic stadium," he said.
"He will become a magnet for other events, the concert of Ed Sheeran not only a liquidation, it was brilliantly organized, it was seamless, a great joy and acoustics Mr. Martin added that, given the mbadive investment in the stadium, it must now be fully utilized, which means "more than a few GAA games each year." [19659018]
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