Newly re-vamped Pairc Ui Chaoimh set to generate €25 million for the local economy this weekend
After two years of construction and a cost of €70 million the highly anticipated venue is hosting the All Ireland Hurling Quarter Finals
Builders have been working around the clock to ensure everything is in place for the weekend games with most hotels around the city booked out as the new venue draws thousands of people to the city.
Speaking to RedFM News Lord Mayor Tony Fitzgerald says it's the Stadium is a major boost for the city and county.
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