On Wednesday 12Th. February 2014 the worst storm of the century damaged the roof of the old stand at Nowlan Park.
Nowlan Park is the principal GAA stadium in Kilkenny, Ireland, home to the Kilkenny hurling team. It has two covered stands and two terraces, behind each goalpost.
At the height of the inclement conditions part of the roof struck local premises and there were reports of debris breaking upstairs windows in adjoining houses. The roof is made of asbestos. This could be dangerous with the risk of developing Asbestosis. Asbestos can be harmful if dust containing the fibre is inhaled. The risk from asbestos where the fibres are still intact (such as in asbestos cement) is significantly reduced. However, always treat all asbestos products with caution as potential sources of fibrous dust, and handle them carefully.
Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory and fibrotic medical condition affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs caused by the inhalation and retention of asbestos fibers. There is no curative treatment for asbestosis.
Is the area safe ? Should they hold games there until the roof is removed or cleaned ?
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