Sligo motion to open Croke Park passed
A secret ballot has passed a motion to open Croke Park to allow international rugby and soccer matches to be played there while Lansdowne Road is being redeveloped.
The final result was 227 to 97 for the motion for the temporary relaxation of the controversial "Rule 42".
It was 165 for and 153 against taking the crucial vote to a secret ballot.
Out of 326 delegates eligible to vote at the GAA’s Annual Congress, 325 votes were counted with one spoiled vote.
Cavan, Wicklow, Clare, Roscommon, Kerry and Longford had withdrawn their Rule 42 motions to support a similar one from Sligo.
Earlier today it was decided by 165 votes to 153 to hold a secret ballot on the motion.
Already decided today:
- The mandatory wearing of helmets for Under-21 hurlers has become law.
- Kicking tees have just been made optional for football goalkeepers.
- Floodlighting coming to Croke Park, and with the possibility of a retractable roof.
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