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Updated 5.46pm
THE RESIDENTS OF Croke Park say they are willing to facilitate the Garth Brooks gigs.
Eamon O’Brian, chairman of the Croke Park Streets Committee, told TheJournal.ie that “if concerts go ahead it has to be on the back of a binding agreement” between the community and the stadium.
“We’re just in favour of what An Bord Pleanála has stated”, he said, and they are still opposed to any of the gigs going ahead, but that they are willing to negotiate.
You have a situation where lives are threatened, you have a situation where communities are divided.
In a statement today the group said that they were willing to consider a new direction to end the row that has seen the country music megastar cancel five gigs at GAA HQ.
“The officers of the Croke Park Community and Handball Centre have deliberated on the ongoing crisis surrounding the proposed Garth Brooks concerts.
In the interest of all the Croke Park communities we are prepared to consider a new direction with a view to facilitating the holding of the Garth Brooks concerts.
They say that Lord Mayor Christy Burke has been told of their stance as he prepares to meet Dublin City Council Chief Executive Owen Keegan. Reports today suggest that meeting may not have taken place.
“The Lord Mayor Christy Burke, who has been a central figure in the negotiations, has agreed to bring this latest development to the attention of the various parties involved.”
Additional reporting by Nicky Ryan. Originally published 3.13pm
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It’s what communities do. Family and community are the backbone of strong socoities
@Oh Mammy: it’s what government is supposed to do but ireland doesn’t do efficiency.
@Matt D: the government doesn’t fix power lines. The guys out on the road are doing it. And they are doing a good job. I seen it locally.
While the people who lead the country are on holidays..
They should be over there telling the people how much they’re going to do for them.
We get what we vote for
well done to all in The Armada….superb hotel with excellent staff ….
Outstanding service from the team at the armada hotel after the storm to the local community. This business in the heart of West Clare should be fully supported by our locals all year round. Simply amazing kindness to one and all after the worst weather event to hit the country. Sincere thanks to John and his amazing team
Thumbs up to the Centra store in Ballinagh who boiled kettles for people without power!
Herding people into modern day smart cities is an unwritten policy, so i wouldn’t expect the powers that be to be falling over themselves in helping.
If everyone could drop in on just ONE person, we would be a much better Society. I’m so scared for vulnerable and elderly people right now. Meanwhile, our Overlords are off on their holidays and guarantee that not one of them are sitting in the cold and dark without water.
It’s great to see that community spirit and support for the vulnerable are still alive in Ireland.
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