The solicitor representing local residents in their dispute with Croke Park has argued that the terms of reference of any mediation talks should be widened beyond the Garth Brooks controversy.

GAA headquarters last week proposed Kieran Mulvey to chair such discussions and Anthony Fay has called on Croke Park, in the spirit of conciliation, to now discontinue legal proceedings against the management committee of the Irish Handball Centre at St Josephs Avenue.

Pairc an Chrocaigh Teoranta (PACT), the corporate arm of the GAA, is seeking an injunction directing them to vacate the centre, damages and legal costs.

He stated: "This course of action is doing irreparable damage to the relationship between Croke Park and the local community which at best has been very volatile in recent years."

Anthony Fay & Company has acted on behalf of a number of the management committee members since the commencement of proceedings in 2011 and Mr Fay was not surprised at the level of community outrage and anger over the number of summer concerts.

He stressed that "It is vitally important that Croke Park now behaves in a respectful manner towards the residents and is more forthcoming in its dealings.

"GAA Headquarters needs to mend fences and will require the community on board if it is to be involved in any future concerts, the Croke Villas development & funding applications." Tweet

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