The redevelopment plans for Pairc UI Chaoimh have been approved by An Bord Pleanala today.

The Cork County Board say the redevelopment will provide top class facilities and meet present day expectations of players and spectators, adding it will ensure that Cork has a proper home to showcase Gaelic games and an infrastructure to develop young players into the future.

In a statement, the county board said: "This is a €70 million project that will create some 400 direct and indirect construction jobs The new development will  also address a deficit in Cork’s business and tourism infrastructure and create an ongoing economic dividend for Cork."

The board aim to commence the construction phase of the project in February and the finished stadium will be a 45,000 seater.

Yesterday's Munster club final between Tralee club Austin Stacks and the Nire of Waterford yesterday was be the last game at the venue ahead of the redevelopment.