A feasibility study into upgrading O'Moore Park, Portlaoise cost €250,000, even though the work will NOT be carried out.

A Dublin based architects were commissioned to carry out the study in a bid to see the best way of modernising the grounds including building a new stand and extending the terrace at the town end.

The project was expected to cost in the region of €15 million, but Leinster Council secretary Michael Delaney revealed that it would not be going ahead.

"Plans were presented to the Leinster delegates and Laois," said Delaney. "But, in the current climate it was decided that it didn't make sense to proceed.

"At the moment there isn't a demand for it but the groundwork is done and if things pick up in a few years time we may consider developing it then. For the time being we won't be doing anything though."

Meanwhile, Croke Park is expected to reveal a healthy profit when the association announces its annual accounts for 2009.

The GAA's accounts include the running of Croke Park and the stadium's profit is the main source of revenue for the association.

Some of the profitable highlights for the venue were the hosting of three U2 concerts, the Heineken European Cup rugby semi-final between Leinster and Munster and the World Cup soccer play-off between Republic of Ireland and France. Tweet

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