Kerry's Fitzgerald Stadium is to undergo redevelopment work in order to enhance its chances as being a chosen venue for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

A development scheme has been set up by the Fitzgerald Stadium Finance Committee to look at what needs to be done.

The stadium is already health and safety compliant following the Slattery Report and has a current capacity of 39,000.

Work being suggested is upgrading the terracing and the seating in the covered stand. Other facilities would also receive a facelift including new shop and toilet facilities.

County chairman Patrick O'Sullivan revealed the reasons for the latest upgrade at the venue which will host this year's Munster SFC final between Kerry and Tipperary.

"We want to develop on the work ethic and commitment that has brought Fitzgerald Stadium to what it is today," O'Sullivan told the Kerryman.

"We want to go further and have a facility that will continue to be symbol of Killarney's ability as a venue that will match and compete with other centres of excellence.

"It is the hope and determination of the Stadium Committee and the County Committee to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023."

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