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Robert Hynes

Kerry agree to face Cork at Pairc Ui Rinn in Munster Football Championship

Kerry have agreed to face Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn in the Munster Senior Football Championship on May 7.

The semi-final clash was moved from Cork to Fitzgerald Stadium after Páirc Uí Rinn’s capacity was deemed insufficient by the Munster Council.

It came after Páirc Uí Chaoimh was ruled out of hosting the fixture due to Ed Sheeran concerts taking place at the venue.

Kerry GAA said in a statement on Friday: "The Executive of the Kerry County Board, following consultation with the Senior Football Team Management and subject to the approval of the Munster Council, has decided to accede to a request from Cork County Board to set aside for one year only (2022) the Home & Away agreement between the Counties in order that Páirc Uí Rinn may substitute for Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Cork’s ‘Home’ venue for this year’s Munster Senior Football Championship game.

"The present Agreement would recommence in 2023 with a return to Fitzgerald Stadium and on the understanding Cork’s ‘Home’ venue would be confined to Páirc Uí Chaoimh thereafter.

"Kerry County Board acknowledges the close relationship that exists between both Boards, the importance of protecting the integrity of the Munster Senior Football Championship and the priority now for the Team Management and Players to prepare for the game without further distraction.

"It is now a matter for the Competitions Control Committee of the Munster Council to confirm the venue for this game and Kerry County Board will not be making any further comment on this matter until such time as that process is completed."

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