I heard Sean Kelly being interviewed on the radio the other day and he stated very clearly that the dimensions for a GAA pitch had been taken into consideration in relation to the redevelopment of Lansdowne.
Crazy decision. Not only does it mess up a football/rugby stadium but also gives some ammo for local residents to object to more matches at Lansdowne. I don't think anyone thinks the GAA will ever use Landsdowne.Originally posted by Robinski
I heard Sean Kelly being interviewed on the radio the other day and he stated very clearly that the dimensions for a GAA pitch had been taken into consideration in relation to the redevelopment of Lansdowne.
no chance of there being a retractable lower tier over the excess ground as with the covered running track in Paris i suppose?
Surely this can't be the case. Gaelic games have to be considered in the Lansdowne redevelopment to the detriment of soccer and rugby yet the GAA still get to refuse the playing of Garrison games in Croker? Only on our ridiculous little island. Shambolic.
It's doubtful,in the event of the GAA rejecting the proposal on Rule 42( which bans foreign sports from Croker),that they will be admitted to the new Lansdowne.I think that Gaelic Games haven't been ruled out because the government and FAI are hoping to give them further incentive to alter Rule 42 before Easter's vote.Originally posted by Bowsy
Surely this can't be the case. Gaelic games have to be considered in the Lansdowne redevelopment to the detriment of soccer and rugby yet the GAA still get to refuse the playing of Garrison games in Croker? Only on our ridiculous little island. Shambolic.
After all it's likely we'll need another venue after 2006.
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Taken from BreakingNews.ie
The Official Website is here...Lansdowne Stadium contracts move forward
25/04/2005 - 14:19:37
Development plans for the new Lansdowne Road Stadium moved to a new phase today with the awarding of the design and project management contracts for the stadium.
Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue confirmed the timetable for lodging a planning application is on course for December 2005.
The design contract has been awarded to a consortium led by HOK Sports, one of the world's largest sport architectural practices. The winning consortium includes Irish architects Scott Tallon Walker.
The contract for project management services has been awarded to a consortium led by Project Management Ltd. Recent PM projects include work at Pfizer, UCC, Abbott in Cootehill, Co Cavan and Dublin Bus.
Last edited by Peadar; 25/04/2005 at 2:29 PM.
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Thanks for the link...It will be interesting to find out how they are gonna tackle all the different problems of which there are many. Its exciting all the same though.!!!
I see the designers appointed are the same ones involved with Wembly and Emirates Stadium. I actually had a look around both Wembly and Emirates stadium sites yesterday afternoon and if Lansdowne is anywhere near as impressive as these two new structures we really are in for a treat in the future - those two in particular are just enourmous and beatutiful pieces of design.
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Well here are some pictures of the new Wembley stadium
http://www.wembleystadium.com/pressb...es/default.htm
Which may give you some idea of what to expect?
(Click on the pics for a bigger pic).
50,000 is the figure. I don't think it would be possible to make it any bigger where it is. If it was I'm sure JP McManus wouldn't have a problem handing out €65m for the extra 15,000 seats.
It will be 50k.
Stands behind the goals will only be single tier which means smallish capacity.
Here is that companies web site!!!! I paticularly line their ''Gaylord Entertainment Center'' in Tenesse...
http://www.hoksve.com/sport/
I take it that they are gonna turn the stadium 90 degrees and develop the rugby ground at the back?
That HOK crowd have a pretty decent looking portfolio
At least were heading in some direction now.
Who is this guy, Trapper Tony?
http://www.lrsdc.ie/home/article.asp?NID=177&NCID=1
For all the latest news...
Who is this guy, Trapper Tony?
I live beside Lansdowne Road and can't wait for the disruption to start!Originally Posted by blobbyblob
Anyway, just to say that the pitch will continue to run on it's current alignment but the whole stadium will be moved in (towards the river) to take advantage of the space/pitch behind the east stand and away from the DART line, to allow for easier access to/from the stadium... the train line will have to be closed for a period during demolition but I haven't heard how long that will be.
Good on ya. I think they need to be very careful with the local residents and do everything they can to ease the pain, any objevtions could seriously delay the project.I live beside Lansdowne Road and can't wait for the disruption to start!
Luckily, the residents in Bath avenue are nothing like those in the Croke Park area.
Only residents that moved to the area before there was a stadium should have the right to object.
If you attack me with stupidity, I'll be forced to defend myself with sarcasm.
Well if they are to close rail line it will only be at weekends. There is no way it can be closed during the week.
Always look on the bright side of life
Well there was that objection to the U 2 concert but I'm guessing that came from the landsdowne road residentsLuckily, the residents in Bath avenue are nothing like those in the Croke Park area.
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