The Big Interview
‘We’re going to get criticism ... it sharpens our game’ – Peter McKenna, Croke Park stadium director
Having worked at Croke Park for more than 20 years, the stadium director stresses the importance of taking risks as being a key factor in the venue’s ongoing modernisation and success
In brief:
Name and role: Peter McKenna, stadium director at Croke Park
Lives: Rathfarnham, Dublin
Age: 59
Family: married to Ann, kids Laura and David
My working day: Alexa calls at 6.30am, read papers, office 8am to 6pm
My perfect weekend: “Dunmore East with Ann.”
Early bird or night owl: “Early bird.”
Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram: “Twitter lite.”
In depth:
It was Dan Rooney who convinced the GAA that Croke Park could be reimagined as ...