'Everything up for discussion' as Cork listen to feedback and hope for deal by Championship

Cork GAA is considering feedback from members and the public over proposed naming rights for Páirc Uí Chaoimh as talks continue with SuperValu.

Cork GAA CEO Kevin O'Donovan said maintaining the existing stadium name along with a sponsor in the new title was 'up for discussion', as they aimed to strike a deal before the Championship starts in April.

Cork county board confirmed that no final decision has been taken regarding the naming rights following a behind-closed-doors meeting of delegates on Tuesday evening.

Talks had taken place that could see the home of Cork GAA renamed SuperValu Páirc.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin was also among those criticising the proposal to change the name, the Cork North Central TD saying he was "deeply disappointed and annoyed" by the plans.

Speaking to RTÉ Sport's Marty Morrissey after the meeting last night, O’Donovan confirmed talks with SuperValu over naming rights are "ongoing".

"We got positive feedback from the views of the delegates around commercial partnerships, the positive and negative aspects of potential deals," he said.

"We know there has been a lot of discussion over the last 24 hours. We are listening to that. We are listening closely to our clubs and that will inform our discussions as we proceed."

Dropping the name of the man - Pádraig Ó Caoimh, former GAA director general - after whom Páirc Uí Chaoimh was named, has already been met with disapproval, with Ó Caoimh's grandson Dónal stating that grandfather had a dream of inclusivity and he wanted a GAA pitch in every parish.

Pressed on whether a compromise could be met in allowing Páirc Uí Chaoimh remain as part of the name for the iconic GAA venue, he said: "Everything is up for discussion. All aspects of the deal continue to be