Sorry to start another stadium thread.
I understand there is a move to build a 25,000 seater stadium next to the M50. Does this mean Parnell Park is up for sale if it goes ahead.
So where does that put the picture of stadia in Leinster? Navan is getting rebuilt, Newbridge too? Anyone else need a stadium? Louth?
All seated?! Can some of the hoors not stand?
All seater stadiums should be banned by the GAA, the atmosphere is bad enough at matches as it is.
Tha plans for Newbridge are only a new pitch, new dressing rooms and half a small stand and it will surely bankrupt the county board (and continue to bleed clubs dry as they are still doing to pay for Hawkfield).
More all-seaters please. Thanks.
Just don't put them in the Pale.
Quote from: thejuice on January 19, 2017, 09:04:29 PM
Sorry to start another stadium thread.
I understand there is a move to build a 25,000 seater stadium next to the M50. Does this mean Parnell Park is up for sale if it goes ahead.
So where does that put the picture of stadia in Leinster? Navan is getting rebuilt, Newbridge too? Anyone else need a stadium? Louth?
Any link I thought this plan had been ditched and Leinster were favouring a 25000 seater redevelopment of Meath
http://www.newstalk.com/Dublin-County-Board-on-the-verge-of-Spawell-purchase
Lots of places reporting it.
Seats - they can charge more.
Quote from: Kuwabatake Sanjuro on January 20, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
All seater stadiums should be banned by the GAA, the atmosphere is bad enough at matches as it is.
Tha plans for Newbridge are only a new pitch, new dressing rooms and half a small stand and it will surely bankrupt the county board (and continue to bleed clubs dry as they are still doing to pay for Hawkfield).
Hawkfield sounds like the name of a death metal band
Kildare come across as more like a ballet troupe
they should build a 25k indoor stadium with 4G pitch
excellent for concerts and mini-major events as well
could a home for south Dublin when the county is split
in other words if they are going to do it they might as well do it right
Quote from: rosnarun on January 20, 2017, 09:31:57 AM
they should build a 25k indoor stadium with 4G pitch
excellent for concerts and mini-major events as well
could a home for south Dublin when the county is split
in other words if they are going to do it they might as well do it right
Dont be daft look at the money being thrown at pairc ui chaoimh which will result in 3 sides looking identical to whats just been knocked down. Thats GAA planning for you. Any talk of doing something sensible for a change is pointless.
I like the design of Pairc ui Chaoimh.
As to whether it should cost what it does, that's another thing.
(http://www.irishexaminer.com/remote/media.central.ie/media/images/p/PaircUiCaoimhArtistsImpression16Nov16_large.jpg?width=648&s=ie-764413)
i agree Pairc ui Chaoimh looks fantastic but the main problem with it is it in cork . no very handy for any else but them
Where as a small modern staium in south( west?) dublin is a different kettle of fish altogether . I dea for loads of qualifiers and Commerical activity should well be able to pay for itself and even make money for the poor put upon dublin county board.
one of the great things about the GAA is they go out and do things unlike other sports that whinge for years that no one is buying the new stadiums , not Evey minister can be John O'Donoghue
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Quote from: rosnarun on January 20, 2017, 11:11:06 AM
i agree Pairc ui Chaoimh looks fantastic but the main problem with it is it in cork . no very handy for any else but them
Where as a small modern staium in south( west?) dublin is a different kettle of fish altogether . I dea for loads of qualifiers and Commerical activity should well be able to pay for itself and even make money for the poor put upon dublin county board.
one of the great things about the GAA is they go out and do things unlike other sports that whinge for years that no one is buying the new stadiums , not Evey minister can be John O'Donoghue
It's sad when a stadium big enough to host Connacht finals is 'small' for Dublin.
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Quote from: Jinxy on January 20, 2017, 10:42:16 AM
I like the design of Pairc ui Chaoimh.
As to whether it should cost what it does, that's another thing.
(http://www.irishexaminer.com/remote/media.central.ie/media/images/p/PaircUiCaoimhArtistsImpression16Nov16_large.jpg?width=648&s=ie-764413)
The design is 30 years out of date
Dont believe me then voila
uncanny
(http://www.stamford-bridge.com/images/ground_arial_old.jpg)
(https://pastapaulie.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/old-east-stand.jpg)
Even if they roofed the terraces so there was some continuity it would help massively and also help bring the 'design' into the 18th century
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Driverless cars. There won't be any traffic ;)
Quote from: shark on January 20, 2017, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Driverless cars. There won't be any traffic ;)
25K, it must only be for club fixtures, underage county games and the odd National league outing for the hurlers..
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on January 20, 2017, 12:18:33 PM
The design is 30 years out of date
Dont believe me then voila
uncanny
(http://www.stamford-bridge.com/images/ground_arial_old.jpg)
(https://pastapaulie.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/old-east-stand.jpg)
Even if they roofed the terraces so there was some continuity it would help massively and also help bring the 'design' into the 18th century
The world was a better place 30 years ago.
I like it, and that's all that matters really.
(https://media.balls.ie/uploads/2016/11/11192436/pic.jpg)
Quote from: johnneycool on January 20, 2017, 01:09:11 PM
Quote from: shark on January 20, 2017, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Driverless cars. There won't be any traffic ;)
25K, it must only be for club fixtures, underage county games and the odd National league outing for the hurlers..
Ha. The driverless cars will still have to park somewhere, getting off the M50 at Dundrum can be a nightmare at Christmas and that's a few roundabouts away from it.
25K would suffice the footballers for the league, well unless the stadium was well designed and atmospheric matches under the lights became a thing. Then you're back to Croker I suppose.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 03:04:43 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 20, 2017, 01:09:11 PM
Quote from: shark on January 20, 2017, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Driverless cars. There won't be any traffic ;)
25K, it must only be for club fixtures, underage county games and the odd National league outing for the hurlers..
Ha. The driverless cars will still have to park somewhere, getting off the M50 at Dundrum can be a nightmare at Christmas and that's a few roundabouts away from it.
25K would suffice the footballers for the league, well unless the stadium was well designed and atmospheric matches under the lights became a thing. Then you're back to Croker I suppose.
Just drive to the top of the queue and force yourself in like I do...
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
Markievicz should have been sold years ago. Not fit for purpose (no training/warmup area) and impossible to develop. Poorly served for parking also.
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
Markievicz should have been sold years ago. Not fit for purpose (no training/warmup area) and impossible to develop. Poorly served for parking also.
and its in a soccer town, maybe rovers could buy it. with the tiny soccer pitches they'd have room to develop
Quote from: rosnarun on January 20, 2017, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
Markievicz should have been sold years ago. Not fit for purpose (no training/warmup area) and impossible to develop. Poorly served for parking also.
and its in a soccer town, maybe rovers could buy it. with the tiny soccer pitches they'd have room to develop
Yes, Sligo town is most definitely a soccer town, but there is a need for a GAA ground too. There are a lot of GAA people in Sligo. You might not know this but the Connacht Secondary Schools A Champions in gaelic football last year were Summerhill College. Loads of us doing lots of work in and around Sligo town and environs, fighting against the odds. Imagine being from a large county with very little competition from other sports - sure you'd be guaranteed to win the All Ireland every other year.
Sligo Rovers already have their own ground which more than fulfils their needs. They have no money though because they have to pay managers and players.
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
We'll three will just go it alone as East Connacht then.
Quote from: laoislad on January 20, 2017, 03:38:39 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 03:04:43 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 20, 2017, 01:09:11 PM
Quote from: shark on January 20, 2017, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Driverless cars. There won't be any traffic ;)
25K, it must only be for club fixtures, underage county games and the odd National league outing for the hurlers..
Ha. The driverless cars will still have to park somewhere, getting off the M50 at Dundrum can be a nightmare at Christmas and that's a few roundabouts away from it.
25K would suffice the footballers for the league, well unless the stadium was well designed and atmospheric matches under the lights became a thing. Then you're back to Croker I suppose.
Just drive to the top of the queue and force yourself in like I do...
You go to Dundrum at Christmas? What's wrong with you? Ya big woman. 8)
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
We'll three will just go it alone as East Connacht then.
Why do we want a bunch of D4 and D3 lads cluttering our panel?
Quote from: Syferus on January 20, 2017, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
We'll three will just go it alone as East Connacht then.
Why do we want a bunch of D4 and D3 lads cluttering our panel?
Sure that'll be what the junior team is for I suppose, none of our lads could possibly compete with the Rossie galaticos ::)
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Thats easy managed compared to the Ennis rd or getting to Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 20, 2017, 08:12:12 PM
Quote from: Syferus on January 20, 2017, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
We'll three will just go it alone as East Connacht then.
Why do we want a bunch of D4 and D3 lads cluttering our panel?
Sure that'll be what the junior team is for I suppose, none of our lads could possibly compete with the Rossie galaticos ::)
In fairness ye both literally proved that on the field last year.
Quote from: Syferus on January 20, 2017, 09:02:35 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 20, 2017, 08:12:12 PM
Quote from: Syferus on January 20, 2017, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
We'll three will just go it alone as East Connacht then.
Why do we want a bunch of D4 and D3 lads cluttering our panel?
Sure that'll be what the junior team is for I suppose, none of our lads could possibly compete with the Rossie galaticos ::)
In fairness ye both literally proved that on the field last year.
Haven't Div 3 teams eliminated Roscommon out of the last two Championships?
It's about your level really.
Quote from: rosnarun on January 20, 2017, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 20, 2017, 12:15:28 PM
When all Connacht is amalgamated ( at the same time as Dublin is split) we can sell Pearse, McHale and Markievicz. Develop the Hyde with 25,000 seats and 25,000 capacity terrace.
Pàirc Sheàin can be used for League games.
Sorry to say this but Mayo and Galway will always have their own teams.
Markievicz should have been sold years ago. Not fit for purpose (no training/warmup area) and impossible to develop. Poorly served for parking also.
and its in a soccer town, maybe rovers could buy it. with the tiny soccer pitches they'd have room to develop
Would there be enough room for the regular 359 supporters Sligo Rovers get?
Quote from: johnneycool on January 20, 2017, 01:09:11 PM
Quote from: shark on January 20, 2017, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 20, 2017, 11:15:13 AM
Be interesting to see how they'll manage the tailback of cars trying to get off the M50 when there's a big match on.
Driverless cars. There won't be any traffic ;)
25K, it must only be for club fixtures, underage county games and the odd National league outing for the hurlers..
And Leinster hurling games involving Laois Offaly etc