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Published 08:47 10 Nov 2015 GMT
Updated 08:53 10 Nov 2015 GMT
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It was such an occasion it drew the leader of the country and dedicated https://twitter.com/me_stafford/status/664000441529843712“Dublin certainly have no objection to it. There are obviously issues about the gate receipts and the dividends that will be available afterwards and what capacity the other stadiums have. Those are things that a lot of people don’t often think about,” said Shanley.
“But as a decision, Dublin has no problem with it. We’re happy to leave Croke Park and go down the country to wherever they send us. My understanding is that it’s going to happen for the first round, and wherever it is, it will be a great day out.
“I remember myself watching Dublin teams in places like Navan and those were great occasions. So no problems, no.”
Shanley suggests those expecting a marked regression in Dublin's performances outside Croke Park may be disappointed. Jim Gavin's men won half of their four away matches in this year's Allianz League matches - in Monaghan and Mayo. Their record in Croke Park was more impressive - winning 10 and drawing twice, against Tyrone and Mayo.
“People maybe think it will make a difference Dublin not playing at Croke Park,” he said. “And that may be a fair argument, but I don’t think it will make much of a difference. They won their fair share of league games away and I think they’re a seriously experienced group of players at this stage and they’ll cope with whatever the change is.”
Incoming Laois manager Mick Lillis had called on the Leinster Council to display some "moral courage" and put the Dubs on the road. It looks like he has got his wish, the Dubs are coming "down the country".
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