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CELTIC ARE SET to play Cork City at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a glamour friendly this summer.
The fixture is due for 8 July and will be the third football game played at the GAA venue.
A sell-out of the 45,000-capacity stadium will prove to be a money-spinner for the League of Ireland club as well as debt-laden Cork GAA.
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 24, 2025
Figures last year showed they are in the red to the tune of €31.1million. Ironically, the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a major contributor, and they also opened their doors to rugby this time last year when Munster faced Crusaders.
While this summer’s game will be part of the Scottish club’s pre-season schedule ahead of their 2025/26 campaign, it will come just three days before a Premier Division clash with Waterford for Tim Clancy’s side.
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) February 24, 2025
The Republic of Ireland women’s team beat France 3-1 in a Nations League game last June while the 2018 fundraiser for Liam Miller involving Ireland, Celtic and Manchester United legends was the first football match held there
Written by David Sneyd and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here.
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