Канадская компания и Cork GAA представили проект спортивно-развлекательного центра на 11 тысяч зрителей

Cork GAA unveils 11,000-capacity event centre bid with Canadian real estate partner A Canadian real estate firm has partnered with Cork GAA in its bid for the events centre, with plans revealed for an 11,000-capacity venue on the 4G pitch at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The new proposal would see a steel-structured event space to cater for live touring musical acts, theatrical performances, major trade shows, multi-sport and experiential events at the location, close to the city’s proposed new Luas line. The Shenkman Group is a privately owned company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with extensive experience in the convention sector through the vast Cohere Centre in the Canadian capital. Its chairman, Bill Shenkman, has a home in Cork. “This is economically one of the most important decisions taken in Cork this decade. We don’t need a bigger Opera House — we need a venue that caters to the needs of the industry, the public and the wider community," said Mr Shenkman. The plan is designed for maximum usage, being flexible enough to host smaller events, conferences, conventions, and indoor sports including basketball and tennis. The space would also be available for GAA activities, and in support of the local community. Kevin O’Donovan, the CEO of Cork GAA, said: “Páirc Uí Chaoimh is the only venue in the region that has experience in hosting large scale-sports events, concerts, trade shows, conferences and corporate events. We believe that we can translate that experience into a single venue that delivers economically for the city, the wider region and Ireland as a whole. By partnering with O’Flynn Group, and using the experience of Shenkman Corporation, we believe that we can put forward an option that can deliver both now, and into the future”.