Cork move big games out of Pairc Ui Chaoimh for Ed Sheeran concerts

Cork GAA will host just one Munster Hurling Championship match in Pairc Ui Chaoimh this summer in order to accommodate concerts by singer Ed Sheeran.

The stadium cost €96 million to redevelop which was more than €17.5m than initial costs and is being used for concerts to increase revenues.

Much of the funding for the overbudget stadium came from GAA and government coffers and has brought significant debt on the Cork board.

A decision has been taken by Cork GAA that after the Limerick clash in the Munster Championship on 17 April, the stadium will switch to "concert mode".

Cork's game with Clare on the weekend of 30 April – 1 May will take place in Semple Stadium following agreement with the Munster Council, Tipperary County Board and Clare County board

The Munster Football Championship semi-final between Cork and Kerry will take place at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday 7 May, rather than the main stadium.

Cork say the management of both the hurling and football teams have been consulted throughout the process of arranging the fixtures.