Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

[crc]

Still no word yet, seems to be 50:50 whether Donnybrook will have the honour of hosting the mighty hoops.

Wow, Donnybrook, really? How many different Dublin grounds will that make? 6, 7? Actually, it might work out well; Leinster Rugby are doing good stuff at Donnybrook, so it might turn out to be a good enough 'stadium'. Its also close to the city centre.

[CollegeTillIDie]

Wow, Donnybrook, really? How many different Dublin grounds will that make? 6, 7? Actually, it might work out well; Leinster Rugby are doing good stuff at Donnybrook, so it might turn out to be a good enough 'stadium'. Its also close to the city centre.

Ok brief history lesson. Rovers under Kilcoyne left Glenmalure Park in Milltown at the end of the 1986/87 season. Since then it has been
1987/88 Tolka Park
1988-90 Dalymount Park
1990-91 League Cup campaign Belfield Park
1990-96 Rest of 1990-91 season to end of 1995-96 RDS
1996-97 to date it has either been Tolka , Dalymount or Richmond Park ( St. Pat's ground).

[Aaron]

Ok brief history lesson. Rovers under Kilcoyne left Glenmalure Park in Milltown at the end of the 1986/87 season. Since then it has been
1987/88 Tolka Park
1988-90 Dalymount Park
1990-91 League Cup campaign Belfield Park
1990-96 Rest of 1990-91 season to end of 1995-96 RDS
1996-97 to date it has either been Tolka , Dalymount or Richmond Park ( St. Pat's ground).

Were they not in Santry at one stage?

[Paddyfield]

Ok brief history lesson. Rovers under Kilcoyne left Glenmalure Park in Milltown at the end of the 1986/87 season. Since then it has been
1987/88 Tolka Park
1988-90 Dalymount Park
1990-91 League Cup campaign Belfield Park
1990-96 Rest of 1990-91 season to end of 1995-96 RDS
1996-97 to date it has either been Tolka , Dalymount or Richmond Park ( St. Pat's ground).

What about Morton? Did they play a few games in Baldonnell (home of St Francis FC?

Weren't Rovers once forced to play a home game in Cork?

Also, how come Rovers never used Harolds Cross? Is it still used for football?

[Dodge]

What about Morton? Did they play a few games in Baldonnell (home of St Francis FC?

Weren't Rovers once forced to play a home game in Cork?

Also, how come Rovers never used Harolds Cross? Is it still used for football?

Played a couple of seasons in Morton (about 1999-2001)

Played a home game in Turners Cross (wearing their away kit)

harolds Cross isn't used for football at all now, and wouldn't really be suitable given the improvements to the hospitality side of things there

[CollegeTillIDie]

Well added I forgot some of the dates over the past decade and Morton either side of 2000 was part of that. Yes there was one game in Turner's Cross. Appropos of nothing Galway United played a Home game in Harold's Cross in the 1990's.

[manic da hoop]

Home matches occassionally (League Cup, Pre-season friendlies etc.) played at Whitehall and Bray also.

Donnybrook, yet another ground on the banks of the Dodder, and half way between Milltown and the RDS - in other words Rovers Heartland.

[Boh_So_Good]

"Rovers Heartland" in 2007 is the internet and the in the decaying braincells of old men who left that part of Dublin a long time ago.

I would say there must be almost 5-8 SRFC supporters left in their "heartland" in 2007.

Rovers are the Branch Davidians of the LOI.

[gufct]

Well added I forgot some of the dates over the past decade and Morton either side of 2000 was part of that. Yes there was one game in Turner's Cross. Appropos of nothing Galway United played a Home game in Harold's Cross in the 1990's.

Do you know why oh great wise one? :ball:

[Partizan]

"Rovers Heartland" in 2007 is the internet and the in the decaying braincells of old men who left that part of Dublin a long time ago.

I would say there must be almost 5-8 SRFC supporters left in their "heartland" in 2007.

Rovers are the Branch Davidians of the LOI.

I see the 'Big Club' has them rolling in the aisles every second week.

[manic da hoop]

"Rovers Heartland" in 2007 is the internet and the in the decaying braincells of old men who left that part of Dublin a long time ago.

I would say there must be almost 5-8 SRFC supporters left in their "heartland" in 2007.


Live within walking distance of Donnybrook myself. Huge dormant support within a kilometre or so radius of the place - Milltown, Clonskeagh, Merrion, Renelagh, Churchtown etc. and that's not including others who live further out on the southside for whoem a weekly trek accross the city to Tolka has become too much over the past few years.

What's the catchment area like out in Harristown, striking bus drivers aside?

[John83]

Live within walking distance of Donnybrook myself. Huge dormant support within a kilometre or so radius of the place - Milltown, Clonskeagh, Merrion, Renelagh, Churchtown etc. and that's not including others who live further out on the southside for whoem a weekly trek accross the city to Tolka has become too much over the past few years.
I live in that area too, and I've found that most people who express a preference are UCD, Rovers or Bohs fans, but we're not talking about a large percentage of the local population.

[Paddyfield]

I live in that area too, and I've found that most people who express a preference are UCD, Rovers or Bohs fans, but we're not talking about a large percentage of the local population.

Is that more or less than 1% ?

[John83]

Is that more or less than 1% ?
I've no idea. It's heartening that it's higher among youngsters than adults though.

[manic da hoop]

I live in that area too, and I've found that most people who express a preference are UCD, Rovers or Bohs fans, but we're not talking about a large percentage of the local population.

It needn't have to be. I'd be hopeful of something like a 50% increase on our average attendances at Tolka. I don't know how that works out as a proportion of the population of the catchment area I mentioned above, I don't really care. We're talking about getting lapsed Rovers fans from far and wide back into the habit of going regularly, and Donnybrook unquestionably provides us with the best opportunity for that...for now at least.

[paudie]

Still no word yet, seems to be 50:50 whether Donnybrook will have the honour of hosting the mighty hoops.

Obviosly better for Rovers to play on the southside.

However I'd worry about the state of the pitch in Donnybrook.

There are usually a load of schools cup games played there in January - March and it's looked pretty bare (for footie purposes anyway) when I've seen those games on Setanta.

BTW what rugby club uses Donnybrook as their home ground.

[OneRedArmy]

Worst pitch in Dublin, by quite a margin.

If Rovers are to play there I assume all the Schools Cup games will move elsewhere otherwise it will be a joke.

Bective and Old Wesley are the sitting tenants (assume that will continue to be the case).

Will Leinster also be playing Magners League there again?

[Titan]

There was a large proportion of Rovers fans in the schools I visited this year meself and Timmy had great craic with them. I asked how many went to the matches and most said they went with their dads brothers etc. There were still more UCD fans in these schools though. Also I'm not sure how many latent Rovers fans there are around here as any of the kids I spoke to said they still travelled to Tolka. One principal (a big Cork city fan!) told me that the slagging on a Monday morning between Rovers and UCD fans was fierce! I have to say I was delighted with this cos it means that at least the kids are supporting EL teams and not giving ALL their attention to the ''BIG'' premiership clubs.
On a personal note I would love to see Rovers in Donnybrook. It would be great to have a proper local derby (No disrespect to Bray but they ARE in a different county!) as I think we would get a benefit from having someone to have slagging matches with (I mean this in a banter sort of way!) and hopefully we would see a few more UCD fans at games!

[Schumi]

If Rovers are to play there I assume all the Schools Cup games will move elsewhere otherwise it will be a joke.
Schools' games will be pretty much finished by the start of the season. They make a lot of money for the Leinster branch (10 or 15 games with an average of about 4,000 at them) so unless Rovers are paying a lot of rent it won't be worth their while moving those games. I wasn't in Donnybrook much this year but the pitch looks in better nick now than usual.They laid a new pitch recently so it mightn't be too cut up next year.

[Poor Student]

Is Donnybrook being considered as a permanent option if Rovers can't defeat Thomas Davis over the Tallaght thing or just a stop gap measure during the endless litigation?

[fitzknows]

I'd say the advent of a local derby with UCD would be one of the principle reasons that Rovers are considering the move to Donnybrook!

[Buller]

Is Donnybrook being considered as a permanent option if Rovers can't defeat Thomas Davis over the Tallaght thing or just a stop gap measure during the endless litigation?

It's a stop gap obviously...
There's no chance of them actually winning it as their case is completely groundless, excuse the pun. It's purpose is to simply delay the stadium

[btid1]

It's a stop gap obviously...
There's no chance of them actually winning it as their case is completely groundless, excuse the pun. It's purpose is to simply delay the stadium

What is the latest on the Tallaght affair.In haven't heard anything in a while?

[Buller]

What is the latest on the Tallaght affair.In haven't heard anything in a while?

I'm not sure to be honest. I think there's meant to be a big decision made in the next 2 weeks or so...

[Mr A]

Isn't that always the case?

[paudie]

Schools' games will be pretty much finished by the start of the season. They make a lot of money for the Leinster branch (10 or 15 games with an average of about 4,000 at them) so unless Rovers are paying a lot of rent it won't be worth their while moving those games. I wasn't in Donnybrook much this year but the pitch looks in better nick now than usual.They laid a new pitch recently so it mightn't be too cut up next year.

Senior final is March 17, which is after the start of the EL season. Anyway it's more the state the pitch would be in if there were a lot of rugby games on the pitch in February that coincided with a bad spell of weather.

Not meaning to be a wet blanket but just pointing out it could be an issue.

[Schumi]

Senior final is March 17, which is after the start of the EL season.I'd imagine the final would be in the RDS. It was always in Lansdowne before and Donnybrook is far too small for it.

The pitch could well be an issue and I can't see the Leinster branch moving the schools' games. I'm sure Rovers are aware of this though.

[pineapple stu]

Senior and Junior Cup Finals this year were in Donnybrook (18 and 25 March respectively).

[CollegeTillIDie]

To answer a question a long way back, Bective Rangers and Old Wesley share Donnybrook which used to have a back pitch but I am not sure if the stadium refurbishments taking place are going to see that one bite the dust. Rovers in Donnybrook on a temporary basis makes a lot of sense for a number of reasons. They previously played in the RDS and Milltown is again not a million miles from Donnybrook.

[Schumi]

Senior and Junior Cup Finals this year were in Donnybrook (18 and 25 March respectively).

Only because there was nowhere else available. The crowds for these are usually over 20,000 in Lansdowne. With the RDS available, I'd be amazed if the Leinster branch don't play the finals there.

[Student Mullet]

There's a lot of nonsense being talked here by people who aren't Schumi. There will be a rugby match in Donnybrook most days in January and February.

[pineapple stu]

Isn't the Donnybrook pitch usually bald come May? Or is that just the reseeding?

[OneRedArmy]

Donnybrook is bald for most of the year and a mudbath from Jan to April.

As for your comment Student Mullet?

[Partizan]

Latest pics from the New Stand in the RSC taken a couple of days ago.

http://www.btid.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=877

[CollegeTillIDie]

Latest pics from the New Stand in the RSC taken a couple of days ago.

http://www.btid.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=877

Partizan

Is that photo taken from the Kilbarry side or is that hill in the foreground on the WIT side?

[John83]

Latest pics from the New Stand in the RSC taken a couple of days ago.

http://www.btid.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=877
Looks good. What will your total seated capacity be then?

[Partizan]

Its taken from the Larchville/Cork Road estate (WIT side).

What do you think?

[CollegeTillIDie]

Its taken from the Larchville/Cork Road estate (WIT side).

What do you think?

Partizan

I thought it was that side as there are no houses on the far side to my knowledge.
Looks good I am personally hoping to attend a game there next year whatever Division you happen to be in.

[stann]

I wouldn't have called the opposite sides by those names, CTID, I'd think Kilbarry and WIT would refer to the same end of the ground, the one opposite the city end. Not a townie though. :D
The top 2 photos looks to me like they were taken from that bit of park on the hill above The Knock, where the road runs beside the convent wall (can't think of the name of the estate there - edit: Manor Lawn, is that not it Partizan, look at the angle of the older stand?), so that would be a fairly good bit behind, and to the left (i.e. the city side) of, the older stand.

The seating capacity will be a smidge under 3000 now.

[CollegeTillIDie]

stann

Well Kilbarry is the Tramore Road side where the old City Dump used to be.
I used WIT because I couldn't think of the name of that housing development between the Cork Road and the Campus building . And I am a frequent visitor Suirside especially during the summer. Waterford is one of my favourite places in Ireland.

[MojoPin]

is that stand going to have facilities underneath?

[Partizan]

is that stand going to have facilities underneath?

There will be two offices, in which 1 will be used by WUFC and toilets (including for disabled) underneath. The new stand will seat 1700 patrons bringing total covered seating capacity in the RSC up to 2955.

There is also talk of the extension of the existing stand which could happen in the medium term.

[MojoPin]

how much would a stand of that size with no facilities under neath cost?

[rebelarmyexile]

Latest pics from the New Stand in the RSC taken a couple of days ago.

http://www.btid.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=877

Not only will it be a fine footie stadium, but will prob be the best athletics arena in the country.

[kingdomkerry]

I need a team to support so if Shamrock Rovers move to Donnybrook i think ill go to a few of their games. I live fairly close and Ive always had a soft spot for them anyway.

[MojoPin]

tralee dynamos in the A championship perhaps ha ha

[micls]

I need a team to support so if Shamrock Rovers move to Donnybrook i think ill go to a few of their games. I live fairly close and Ive always had a soft spot for them anyway.


tralee dynamos in the A championship perhaps ha ha

We can share a few of our Tralee chants as debuted in the World Chidrens Games in reykjavik :D

[kingdomkerry]

tralee dynamos in the A championship perhaps ha ha

Hopefully not. A team representing the whole county would be alot better. ie Population of county is 150,000 population of tralee is 30,000 and there is other clubs in tralee whose members would never support dynamos.

So until that happens think ill go for Rovers if they'll have me? ;)

[pineapple stu]

I need a team to support so if Shamrock Rovers move to Donnybrook i think ill go to a few of their games. I live fairly close and Ive always had a soft spot for them anyway.
Even though you obviously live quite close to UCD...?

[kingdomkerry]

I see UCD as more of college than a club. Personally i dont think they should even be in the league. I think Rovers on the other hand are a sleeping giant.


Even though you obviously live quite close to UCD...?