The Ireland WNT's EURO 2025 qualifier against France on July 16 looks set to be held in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoímh.
The visit of France marks the final game of Ireland's qualification campaign, though the scheduling had posed issues for the FAI with a lack of suitable venues in Dublin.
Renovations mean that the Aviva Stadium is out of commission for the summer, while Shamrock Rovers' first-round Champions League qualifier could also see Tallaght Stadium unavailable for the July fixture.
Cork was touted as a possible venue when the schedule was first confirmed, with the FAI exploring options outside of the capital.
The GAA's Central Council have now granted approval for the game to be held in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoímh.
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Reports: Ireland WNT heading to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoímh
The Irish Examiner had reported earlier this week that the fixture was set to take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoímh. The news of the GAA's decision was first reported this afternoon by EchoLive.
With GAA approval, it seems all but certain now that Ireland will host France in the iconic Leeside venue on July 16.
Only one soccer game has ever been held in Cork's home stadium previously. Teams of Manchester United and Celtic legends including Corkonians Roy Keane and Denis Irwin faced off at the stadium in 2018, in a tribute game to the late Liam Miller.
25 September 2018; A general view during the Liam Miller Memorial match between Manchester United Legends and Republic of Ireland & Celtic Legends at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoímh has hosted Munster Rugby on two occasions in recent years, with memorable wins over South Africa and Crusaders drawing sell-out crowds.
July's qualifier will mark the Ireland WNT's first home games outside of Dublin in 12 years. Their EURO 2013 qualifiers against Wales and Scotland were held at Turners Cross, Cork City's home ground, in June 2012.
It will also mark a home game for squad regulars Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Connolly.
Eileen Gleeson's side are pointless in their qualifying group thus far, after defeat in Metz against France and at the Aviva Stadium against Dublin in April. They face a double-header against Sweden in a fortnight - in Dublin on May 31st and Stockholm on June 4th.
The final window of the qualifying group will see Ireland face England in Norwich on July 12 before the expected trip to Cork four days later.
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