Lansdowne Road naming rights deal

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The Rugby Football Union and the Football Association hope to earn €35m from the sale of naming rights on the new-look Lansdowne Road, which has a projected completion date of late 2009.

The FAI's Chief Executive, John Delaney, confirmed: “The naming rights of the new Lansdowne Road stadium will be available for sale. We have not spoken to any interested parties yet but you will see a change in pace for the project over the next few months.”

According to Delaney, the FAI is committed to providing €33m as the Association's contribution to the joint redevelopment of the ground. However, planning objections by local residents could yet disrupt the 2009 finish date.