plan was not progressed. Association football On 25 September 2018, the stadium hosted association football for the first time, a benefit match for Cork-born Ireland international Liam Miller, who died of cancer aged 36 that February. A Manchester United legends team defeated a Republic of Ireland/Celtic legends team 3-2 on penalties after the match had finished 2-2 after 90 minutes. The official attendance for the match was 42,878. Juvenile Gaelic football and hurling exhibition games took place at half time, involving the team that Miller himself represented as a boy, Éire Óg. Rugby union The stadium hosted its first rugby match on 10 November 2022, breaking the record for the most spectators at a rugby match in Munster with 41,400 in attendance. In the game, Munster rugby beat a touring South Africa A side 28 to 14. Redevelopment Plans In June 2010, Cork City Council voted in favour of the proposal to make of land next to Páirc Uí Chaoimh available for the redevelopment of the stadium. As part of the redevelopment, a new 'Centre of Excellence' was also planned, with an ancillary all-weather pitch, floodlights, 1,000 seat stand, gym and changing and medical facilities. A museum was also proposed, with dining facilities and a 400-space car park. The stadium plans expected a small increase in capacity, with the new development accommodating 45,000 when completed. The development had been subject to local opposition as some residents complained that land used for the redevelopment had been earmarked for a public park. With Cork's average attendance not breaking 20,000 in 2011, there were also questions about the need for such a big venue, including by the Munster Council Secretary Pat Fitzgerald. The redevelopment plans proposed stand capacities as follows: New 3-tier South Stand (covered) 13,000 seats (up from its previous level of 9,435) Refurbished North stand (covered) 8,000 seats (down from its previous level of 10,030) Refurbished East and West Terrace 12,000 capacity each (uncovered) In summer 2013, it was announced that an application was being lodged to redevelop the stadium, but due to financial difficulties the project was put on hold. Demolition and construction works In April 2014, Cork County Board and Cork City Council announced that they had been given the green light to proceed with the redevelopment project of the stadium. In May 2014, the Government sanctioned a €30 million grant to help fund the regeneration of the stadium.