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Debate over location of GAA museum
Where should a Kerry GAA museum be located?
Even if the long-mooted project ever gets off the ground, there is debate if it could or should be located in Tralee or Killarney.
At Monday’s Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Cahill raised the issue again.
“I believe Killarney is the best location. In my opinion, there is no place better for a GAA museum than Fitzgerald Stadium as it's within walking distance of the town,” he told the meeting.
However, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, the mayor of Tralee was having none of it and pointed to the existing Kerry County museum on Denny St that is already home to GAA exhibits.
“I'm speaking here with my Tralee hat on. We feel we're the ideal location for this. I really think we need to promote the project as a county,” said Sheehy.
Cahill’s proposal included the idea that a GAA museum should be included in the proposed upgrade of Fitzgerald Stadium – a project that has been mooted for some time but, as of yet, without any firm plans.
Killarney councillor Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan backed plans for a museum but warned that a stadium upgrade is also vital.
“One thing we can all agree on is that Fitzgerald Stadium needs a serious upgrade,” said O'Callaghan.
Have your say:
Where should a Kerry GAA museum be located?
Does Fitzgerald Stadium need an upgrade
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