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bullit
25/09/2010, 8:25 PM
Gerry Matthews might be a bit of an ogre on the footie side of things but by jaysus he certaintly knows his stuff on the buisness/development end!Cant wait to get a nosey around the place during the badminton.
Ezeikial
26/09/2010, 2:48 PM
Gerry Matthews might be a bit of an ogre on the footie side of things ......
Yeah - he is a total disgrace. Every football expert knows that you have to have a million euro a season playing budget to win the league. Lacks ambition that man
bullit
26/09/2010, 4:05 PM
Yeah - he is a total disgrace. Every football expert knows that you have to have a million euro a season playing budget to win the league. Lacks ambition that man
You miss the point completly Colm,but then again he is paying your wages.
Inside of the YDC during the Badminton championship: http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/videos/2010-European-Senior-Badminton-Championships.6570281.jp
Doesnt show the bar facilities or anything though.
eamoss
09/10/2010, 9:22 AM
Underground Car Park in the YDC
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8620/dsc00846qa.th.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/dsc00846qa.jpg/)
John83
09/10/2010, 11:48 PM
Underground Car Park in the YDC
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8620/dsc00846qa.th.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/dsc00846qa.jpg/)
That looks really good. Pardon my ignorance, but what's this youth centre's relationship with the club? Did they build it, or is it a community facility built beside the stadium or something?
No and I am not a portentous pr!ck either!!!
Ooh, I've never been called portentous before! I wonder to what I portend? Lighten up. You want to respond to someone with snark, do it right, or you leave yourself open to being slapped down for it.
bullit
10/10/2010, 1:54 AM
That looks really good. Pardon my ignorance, but what's this youth centre's relationship with the club? Did they build it, or is it a community facility built beside the stadium or something
The youth development centre is in Oriel park(directely behind the shed terrace) and belongs to the club.
GUFCghost
03/11/2010, 3:24 PM
What happened to the plans to finish of the stand in Terryland?
What happened to the planes to finish of the stand in Terryland?
Probably held up by French Air Traffic Controllers being on strike.
Seems a bit mad to demolish a stand by crashing planes into it though :)
pineapple stu
03/11/2010, 3:45 PM
Would explain why they keep having to release players by June though.
What happened to the plans to finish of the stand in Terryland?
no funding from lotto at the moment and mervue united or galway united or the galway league have none either
Candystripe
04/11/2010, 2:51 PM
Looks like a reduced capacity at the Brandywell is now going ahead with this new stand!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11694478
fionnsci
04/11/2010, 3:32 PM
Looks good. Do any other clubs have stadium plans?
Also....
Has work commenced yet on the Finn Harps ground?
Have plans stalled for Limerick at the Markets Field?
Is there any info regarding the completion of Tallaght? (Though, frankly, the ground is perfect as it is).
I remember reading that Bohs plan to have moved from Dalymount within 7 (?) years, will this see them moving to Harristown or Blanch, or will it not go ahead at all, killing the club and losing Dalymount in the process?
The FAI lodged planning apllications for a new stand in Drogheda replacing the current away terrace and home stand, has there been any progress whatsoever with this?
peadar1987
04/11/2010, 3:36 PM
Is there any info regarding the completion of Tallaght? (Though, frankly, the ground is perfect as it is).
I think they're building a stand at the Square end of the ground starting this off-season (although I read that in a post on here, so it's not gospel!). Doesn't matter if they never fill it if it stops that wind tunnel effect!
Martinho II
04/11/2010, 7:08 PM
Looks like a reduced capacity at the Brandywell is now going ahead with this new stand!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11694478
how is that reduced capacity candystripe???:confused:
Candystripe
04/11/2010, 7:19 PM
how is that reduced capacity candystripe???:confused:
It's a mirror image of the existing stand which holds slightly under 2,500.
The current capacity is 7,000 although we've had a lot more than that in the ground but that's what the H&S set down as capacity a few years ago.
I still won't believe it until I see it!
Flexy
05/11/2010, 11:49 AM
It's a mirror image of the existing stand which holds slightly under 2,500.
The current capacity is 7,000 although we've had a lot more than that in the ground but that's what the H&S set down as capacity a few years ago.
I still won't believe it until I see it!
If tey bring the current stand the whole way round to the existing stand would that not create a bigger capacity. Only problem then would be that behind the goal you are very far away from the pitch.
passerrby
05/11/2010, 1:28 PM
is the brandy still used as a dog track if not then the pitch could be moved closer to the main stand and any new structures could be realigned on the far side, easy fro me to say i know but dog tracks really effect the atmosphere of football grounds.
oldfan
05/11/2010, 4:59 PM
I think they're building a stand at the Square end of the ground starting this off-season (although I read that in a post on here, so it's not gospel!). Doesn't matter if they never fill it if it stops that wind tunnel effect!
I presume by "they" you mean the local Council who own the Stadium ?
Can't see any public money being used for relatively frivolous things like that for the next 5 years.
peadar1987
08/11/2010, 7:28 AM
I presume by "they" you mean the local Council who own the Stadium ?
Can't see any public money being used for relatively frivolous things like that for the next 5 years.
It's a capital investment. If Shams can sell out the extra capacity on a semi-regular basis, it'll pay for itself in a couple of years through increased rent. Plus it'll create plenty of jobs in construction. The council could do plenty of worse things with the money!
PartySaint
08/11/2010, 10:23 AM
It's a capital investment. If Shams can sell out the extra capacity on a semi-regular basis, it'll pay for itself in a couple of years through increased rent. Plus it'll create plenty of jobs in construction. The council could do plenty of worse things with the money!
I think also they are going to start holding concerts there, Marlay park wont be holding anymore so I think the SDCC want to get them in Tallaght
Dodge
08/11/2010, 10:32 AM
It's a capital investment. If Shams can sell out the extra capacity on a semi-regular basis, it'll pay for itself in a couple of years through increased rent. Plus it'll create plenty of jobs in construction. The council could do plenty of worse things with the money!
Rovers have sold out about 3 times this year. They couldn't argue they need it on those terms (and thats no knocking Rovers as obviously their crowds are way bigger than the rest of us).
The council are about to have their budget halved so they won't be taking risks for a while.
punkrocket
08/11/2010, 10:33 AM
Candystripe, is there any chat about plans for developing behind the goals at any time?
OneRedArmy
08/11/2010, 11:00 AM
Candystripe, is there any chat about plans for developing behind the goals at any time?Not a hope.
I'm surprised the Lone Moor Rd stand development has been announced. Clearly its one of the last projects approved under existing budgets before the public spending cuts kick in.
We are also unlikely to need the capacity anytime soon.
Candystripe
08/11/2010, 6:52 PM
Candystripe, is there any chat about plans for developing behind the goals at any time?
As ORA says no chance of anything being built behind the goal ends.
I'm actually still not believing this will even go ahead!
punkrocket
09/11/2010, 1:03 PM
Aye, thought so.
legendz
09/11/2010, 1:21 PM
I think they're building a stand at the Square end of the ground starting this off-season (although I read that in a post on here, so it's not gospel!). Doesn't matter if they never fill it if it stops that wind tunnel effect!
I think they've taken the right approach to building a stadium. Stands on the lengths of the pitch should have a seating capacity of in and around 3,000 at least in the Premier. If a club like Shamrock are developing and getting the crowds in, then is the time to look at building stands behind the goal ends.
Does anyone know if the wall in Bray was passed by helath and safety the first time it collapsed?
peadar1987
10/11/2010, 11:11 AM
Does anyone know if the wall in Bray was passed by helath and safety the first time it collapsed?
AFAIK, all the stadia have to be passed by health and safety and an engineer's inspection before a license is awarded
Roo69
10/11/2010, 11:16 AM
I would have presumed that the safety of the Carlisle Grounds was passed in the club licensing, and again when they rebuilt the wall it would have required tests by the FAI. All parties involved really need to sit down now and come up with a new plan in relation to the perimeter of the pitch. Bray/Wicklow Town council also need to get involved at this stage, the club have tried to do things the right way for long enough without any help what so ever from them, they need to step up to the plate and start helping the club and provide facilities that the people of Bray and Wicklow deserve.
Dublin Red
10/11/2010, 11:35 AM
At the end of the day mate, we're talking about a tiny wall falling over here. Not a roof caving in or anything.... Might take a couple of weeks to build a new one. No big deal.
Whats the story with Harps stadium?
Also I remember hearing a while back Bray were going to build a roof over the stand (dart side). Whats the story with this? Its badly needed!
Are shels playing in Tolka again next year?
Salthill's new stand getting the go ahead? (Or was that Mervue?.. Don't even know the difference)
Harps are ready to begin construction in earnest as soon as the last of the red tape is cleared. Hopefully that will be very soon.
pineapple stu
10/11/2010, 11:40 AM
At the end of the day mate, we're talking about a tiny wall falling over here. Not a roof caving in or anything.... Might take a couple of weeks to build a new one. No big deal.
That's what they said the last time. Turned out to be nearly a big deal again.
Dodge
10/11/2010, 11:44 AM
Just like it was nearly a big deal last time
rebelarmyexile
10/11/2010, 4:49 PM
Managed to find an old drawing of the Tallaght Stadium plan (1999). Will the new Square End stand (if it goes ahead at all) connect with the current stands,, would be nice to finally have an Irish stadium with a sense of continuity. http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/6971/stadiumag6.jpg
Boots9
10/11/2010, 6:58 PM
Managed to find an old drawing of the Tallaght Stadium plan (1999). Will the new Square End stand (if it goes ahead at all) connect with the current stands,, would be nice to finally have an Irish stadium with a sense of continuity.
There is no new stand for the foreseeable future. Nothing announced and no money so don't hold your breath.
Martinho II
10/11/2010, 7:49 PM
Salthill's new stand getting the go ahead? (Or was that Mervue?.. Don't even know the difference)
I heard from a friend that Salthills new stand is getting the go ahead for next season.. about time!! its by far the coldest ground in the league..
Stevo Da Gull
10/11/2010, 8:00 PM
Also I remember hearing a while back Bray were going to build a roof over the stand (dart side). Whats the story with this? Its badly needed!
Won't be happening for a while I'm afraid. The club don't have the money to complete the work, so they aren't going to start it.
There was talk about parts of the ground being sold and the buyer (a supermarket iirc) would pay for a cover over the exposed stand and a small seated stand behind the goal at the south (bowling alley) end - a stand with seats bolted into the ground, rather than the 'tent' style. But the stuttering economy seems to have put any plans on hold.
I expect a new wall to be in place for next season, anything beyond that will depend on finances so barring a decent sized grant from the council (who we lease the ground off) I wouldn't be expecting much else.
punkrocket
11/11/2010, 9:37 AM
If the ground is leased off the council how can the club be gauranteed that the ground would benefit from parts of it being sold off?
corkery
11/11/2010, 3:04 PM
I heard from a friend that Salthills new stand is getting the go ahead for next season.. about time!! its by far the coldest ground in the league..
I think most people will agrue that Longford is the coldest ground in Ireland.
pineapple stu
11/11/2010, 3:06 PM
I think most people would argue it's Bray.
I think most people will agrue that Longford is the coldest ground in Ireland.
There's a few of us going for that title but by far the coldest ground I've been in is Ballybofey. My Jesus its savage cold! Bray on a bad night isn't far behind it!
Bray, no question at all.
Tallaght has a weirdly cold wind tunnel affect too.
The old belfield was 'orrible too
passinginterest
11/11/2010, 3:18 PM
Obviously none of you have been at a Wexford Youths game in the hail and wind :)
Obviously none of you have been at a Wexford Youths game in the hail and wind :)
I have actually. Bucketed down for the Pats cup game there 2 years ago.
Bray was colder.
passinginterest
11/11/2010, 3:47 PM
Actually now you mention it, the Youths first ever friendly was in the Carlisle in a February and I do seem to remember doubting if I'd ever regain the feeling in my fingers.
I think it's fair to say that fitting heaters into the stands at all grounds is now the primary goal for all clubs.
peadar1987
11/11/2010, 3:54 PM
I was shivering the whole way through extra time and the shootout on Monday, and I'm fairly sure it wasn't just the tension!
gufcfan
11/11/2010, 4:01 PM
I heard from a friend that Salthills new stand is getting the go ahead for next season.. about time!! its by far the coldest ground in the league..
Having planning permission for the purposes of licensing and actually planning on building something are two very different things.
Tallaght has a weirdly cold wind tunnel affect too.
Anyone who was at the Ireland Argentina Jaguares game last year was frozen to death.
Also wouldn't like Ballybofey in the rain and cold...
shantykelly
12/11/2010, 10:15 AM
Anyone who was at the Ireland Argentina Jaguares game last year was frozen to death.
Also wouldn't like Ballybofey in the rain and cold...
very cold in ballybofey. although if the wind is blowing just right in derry, the rain gets blown right up to the back of the stand, no protection at all. very open ground.
liked monaghans ground, plenty of potential, but feck me gortakeegan is cold.
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