Casement Park in line for major overhaul - 40,000 all seater Stadium.

armaghniac · October 31, 2023, 12:41:57 PM

Quote from: RedHand88 on October 31, 2023, 10:45:10 AMDigger on site this morning!

Exploratory works, no doubt. But a good sign.

Quote from: twohands!!! on October 16, 2023, 10:50:54 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on October 16, 2023, 02:00:23 PMThere is also no reason why a new Casement couldn't also be used for large-scale rugby fixtures including internationals.

I'd imagine the IRFU have no interest whatsoever in holding international games in Belfast - Aviva is just a far better proposition in terms of making money for them. Really struggling to imagine any sort of scenario where the IRFU would be interesting in holding any international in Casement. The last time Ireland played an international in Ravenhill was 2007 and prior to that was 1954.

Maybe some club games might be a possibility but I would imagine that it would be a fairly infrequent occurence to see rugby in Casement.

The Rugby world cup idea will come around again though, although that would a once off.

Milltown Row2 · October 31, 2023, 01:04:03 PM

A UK Ireland bid for a world cup will certainly involve the possibility of using Casement as a venue

seafoid · October 31, 2023, 02:56:42 PM

Pairc Ui chaoimh was dollied up and struggls to pay its way in a dual county in a strong province. Is it really worth dolling up Casement as a 40k all seater for a soccer tournament, a once off? A dog is for life, not just for Christmas and Clones ain't broke so why fix it?

Milltown Row2 · October 31, 2023, 03:11:57 PM

Quote from: seafoid on October 31, 2023, 02:56:42 PMPairc Ui chaoimh was dollied up and struggls to pay its way in a dual county in a strong province. Is it really worth dolling up Casement as a 40k all seater for a soccer tournament, a once off? A dog is for life, not just for Christmas and Clones ain't broke so why fix it?

You been to Clones lately? You wouldn't let your dog pee in it..

trailer · October 31, 2023, 03:36:20 PM

Quote from: seafoid on October 31, 2023, 02:56:42 PMPairc Ui chaoimh was dollied up and struggls to pay its way in a dual county in a strong province. Is it really worth dolling up Casement as a 40k all seater for a soccer tournament, a once off? A dog is for life, not just for Christmas and Clones ain't broke so why fix it?

Reactor No.4 at Chernobyl is in better shape that Clones.
Why can't we have a modern fit for purpose stadium to host our games? What have Irish people got against improving facilities?

marty34 · October 31, 2023, 03:43:03 PM

Quote from: trailer on October 31, 2023, 03:36:20 PM
Quote from: seafoid on October 31, 2023, 02:56:42 PMPairc Ui chaoimh was dollied up and struggls to pay its way in a dual county in a strong province. Is it really worth dolling up Casement as a 40k all seater for a soccer tournament, a once off? A dog is for life, not just for Christmas and Clones ain't broke so why fix it?

Reactor No.4 at Chernobyl is in better shape that Clones.
Why can't we have a modern fit for purpose stadium to host our games? What have Irish people got against improving facilities?

Yeah, be good to get it done.

Hopefully, this tournament gives it the impetus to push it through, with funding from various agencies.

clarshack · October 31, 2023, 06:20:40 PM

Had some great times as a supporter in Clones over the years but it's had it's day. It was in a poor state the last time I was in it for the Ulster Club Final last year and would need a lot of money to upgrade it.

RedHand88 · October 31, 2023, 07:53:16 PM

Quote from: seafoid on October 31, 2023, 02:56:42 PMPairc Ui chaoimh was dollied up and struggls to pay its way in a dual county in a strong province. Is it really worth dolling up Casement as a 40k all seater for a soccer tournament, a once off? A dog is for life, not just for Christmas and Clones ain't broke so why fix it?

Clones is very very. Very. Broke.

ardtole · October 31, 2023, 08:05:30 PM

I was in Clones for the Down v Armagh game last summer. Its no longer fit for purpose. I was in Breffini for the Down v Cavan Tailtain cup game and its much better in my opinion. Not sure what the capacity is though.

thebuzz · October 31, 2023, 10:56:16 PM

Quote from: ardtole on October 31, 2023, 08:05:30 PMI was in Clones for the Down v Armagh game last summer. Its no longer fit for purpose. I was in Breffini for the Down v Cavan Tailtain cup game and its much better in my opinion. Not sure what the capacity is though.

I hope Casement gets built but I can never imagine feeling as relaxed on summer day around Andy Town as I have been in Clones having a beer and a bit of craic before or after a match.

ardtole · November 01, 2023, 07:33:11 AM

Quote from: thebuzz on October 31, 2023, 10:56:16 PM
Quote from: ardtole on October 31, 2023, 08:05:30 PMI was in Clones for the Down v Armagh game last summer. Its no longer fit for purpose. I was in Breffini for the Down v Cavan Tailtain cup game and its much better in my opinion. Not sure what the capacity is though.
I hope Casement gets built but I can never imagine feeling as relaxed on summer day around Andy Town as I have been in Clones having a beer and a bit of craic before or after a match.

I had the same nostalgic memories prior to this summer. I was also in Thurles for the Down v Tipp Tailtain cup double header with the Munster hurling game between tipp and Limerick, the contrast in facilities etc is stark. Clones has been left to rot.

It was pissing rain and all they had was a horsebox with a big thing you would see at a wake for making tea. Cash only no card facilities etc. Its time has passed.
Armagh hammered us too which I'll hold my hands up and admit, it didn't help the situation.

Snapchap · November 01, 2023, 07:40:26 AM

Quote from: ardtole on November 01, 2023, 07:33:11 AMCash only no card facilities etc.

In a world where most places are moving towards the opposite scenario, I know which I'd prefer!

snoopdog · November 01, 2023, 07:52:18 AM

Unfortunately Clones is a ruin. No money spent on it in 30 years. The facilities are 3rd world. Yes on a sunny hot day its great in the town soaking up the atmosphere. But how many of those days are there.
Casement is needed badly.sooner it's built the better. No reason why it can't host a lot more games in future. If 2 northern teams are in a league final or take the dubs up to it for all Ireland series. Concerts etc.

illdecide · November 01, 2023, 09:31:04 AM

Clones in not up for debate, this pops up all the time and has so for 10 years. The grant money is for Casement, not Clones, not Armagh, not Tyrone, not Derry, not Monaghan, not Cavan, not Donegal, not Fermanagh, not Down...just fecking Casement in Antrim. Always has been and always will be until it's built, if GAA wants to do something with Clones then they can knock themselves out and fund it 100% themselves. So there you have it, it's Casement or nothing. Until the next time someone suggest we improve some other GAA ground instead of Casement...

Armagh18 · November 01, 2023, 09:42:40 AM

Quote from: illdecide on November 01, 2023, 09:31:04 AMClones in not up for debate, this pops up all the time and has so for 10 years. The grant money is for Casement, not Clones, not Armagh, not Tyrone, not Derry, not Monaghan, not Cavan, not Donegal, not Fermanagh, not Down...just fecking Casement in Antrim. Always has been and always will be until it's built, if GAA wants to do something with Clones then they can knock themselves out and fund it 100% themselves. So there you have it, it's Casement or nothing. Until the next time someone suggest we improve some other GAA ground instead of Casement...

Something needs done with Clones Casement or no Casement.