Mayo will receive a great welcome in Newbridge on Saturday – Heydon

Mayo will receive a great welcome in Newbridge on Saturday, Kildare TD Martin Heydon has said.

The Kildare South TD said: “It’s great to see that common sense has prevailed here.

“I want to congratulate the Kildare County Board for the resolve they have shown. I know many involved in Kildare GAA have been working round the clock to make this decision a reality.

“Players and management stood up for what is right, it would have been a terrible example if the GAA had failed to follow its own rules.

“Lessons must be learned from this crisis, in particular the GAA needs to now financially support Kildare County Board’s ambitious plans to upgrade St Conleth’s Park and increase the capacity of the grounds for the future. I will continue to work with the County Board on their applications for future rounds of sports capital grants towards this project.

“I have been an officer on the committee of my own local club for over ten years. I know how much it means to Kildare GAA supporters that this match is played in Newbridge.

“Saturday night in St Conleth’s Park promises to be a great occasion and I know the people of Kildare will give the Mayo supporters a great welcome.

“I know when people see the white flag waving this weekend, surrender will be the furthest thing from their minds,” said the Fine Gael TD.