Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

[Darkglasses]

My vote for coldest ground definitely goes to Salthill, it was pouring with rain when the Youths visited last season, god knows how many fans were lost by sinking into that bog...The Bray-Mons game last monday was a very close second.

Can anyone name a warm LOI ground?

[pineapple stu]

Can anyone name a warm LOI ground?
I think we've basically agreed that Ireland's cold.

[BonnieShels]

In winter. Most grounds are fairly warm in the summer depending on the time the games are played. Would the grounds, eg. the Flansiro and Lissywoollen, technically be the warmest grounds as most of their games are on Saturday's and in the afternoon? I'm open to correction on this.

I know for one thing... Station Road was fupping freezing!

[Mr A]

I think the temperature in LOI grounds depends mostly on the prevailing ambient temperature at the time. That is the temperature depends on the weather rather than any inherent in the design or location of the grounds themselves. By that logic, the coldest grounds are likely to be those in the midlands like Athlone and Longford, as these suffer more severely from frosts than other regions.

In any case, there's no such thing as bad weather- just the wrong clothes.

[John83]

Stop ruining our fun with common sense.

I once discovered a rat which had frozen solid in the Flansiro. In mid-stride.

Bray's still colder though - it's that sea breeze.

[peadar1987]

Stop ruining our fun with common sense.

I once discovered a rat which had frozen solid in the Flansiro. In mid-stride.

Bray's still colder though - it's that sea breeze.


Nah, you need warmth for a sea breeze: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_breeze

(Nothing ruins everyone's fun faster than citing a wikipedia article! ;) )

[Schumi]

Nah, you need warmth for a sea breeze: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_breeze

Cold as it is, I don't think Bray is quite at absolute zero.

[Dodge]

Coldness in LOI grounds is measured as follows

1) Score. Nil alls are freezing. 5-0s are either ecstatic or blood boiling. Either way
2) League position. Relegation fights are freezing. European chases aren’t
3) Amount of alcohol consumed. God bless the loving warmth of Carlsberg
4) Distance travelled. Tough one as games in Dublin are usually ok, and long distances are cancelled out by 3) above. Mid range efforts like Bray and Wexford suffer
5) Location of ground. Exposed fields are freezing, anything related to the sea likewise. Enclosed grounds help
6) Actual weather conditions

As such, a 0-0 relegation play off played in bray watched by a sober man in November is as cold as it can get

[pineapple stu]

By the end of our 6-0 win in Bray in May, I was so cold I was being mocked by MNS for my crap typing on Twitter. I shudder to recall those 0-0s in Bray in December...

[Darkglasses]

Coldness in LOI grounds is measured as follows

1) Score. Nil alls are freezing. 5-0s are either ecstatic or blood boiling. Either way
2) League position. Relegation fights are freezing. European chases aren’t
3) Amount of alcohol consumed. God bless the loving warmth of Carlsberg
4) Distance travelled. Tough one as games in Dublin are usually ok, and long distances are cancelled out by 3) above. Mid range efforts like Bray and Wexford suffer
5) Location of ground. Exposed fields are freezing, anything related to the sea likewise. Enclosed grounds help
6) Actual weather conditions

As such, a 0-0 relegation play off played in bray watched by a sober man in November is as cold as it can get

So...Tolka Park would be the warmest one? Shels scored the most home goals in both divisions in an enclosed stadium (So Sligo and Waterford are out). The bar is big boost to tempertures, and the convenient location in Dublin.

[gufc2000]

Just on local radio here that appeals by locals against the construction of a new stand, TV gantry, car park and entrance to Drom have been withdrawn, so the project looks to have gotten the green light

[Paddyfield]

Just on local radio here that appeals by locals against the construction of a new stand, TV gantry, car park and entrance to Drom have been withdrawn, so the project looks to have gotten the green light

http://www.galwaynews.ie/16044-objectors-withdraw-appeal-against-salthill-devon-football-club-stand

[gufct]

http://www.galwaynews.ie/16044-objectors-withdraw-appeal-against-salthill-devon-football-club-stand

Mervue also have planning permission but who will fund either is the question.The new stand in Terryland could be completed underneath for about €100,000 but it remains unfinished due to lack of funds.

The madness in Galway soccer has to end soon or we will have no club in the league and 2 of the best clubs in the country forsaking their under age structure for a pipe dream for the titular heads of both clubs.

[gufc2000]

Delaney and FAI carry out Mervue inspection

http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4665

[Sam_Heggy]

http://www.onestopnewsstand.com/donegal/work-to-start-on-harps-stadium

[hedderman]

http://www.onestopnewsstand.com/donegal/work-to-start-on-harps-stadium

That's great news but is the construction of the stadium predicated on the main contractors staying in business? I know nothing about them but just wondering given the dire state of the construction industry.

[citybone]

http://www.onestopnewsstand.com/donegal/work-to-start-on-harps-stadium

The link didn't work for me!

[nigel-harps1954]

The link must have been taken down.
This is what was said

Work to start on Harps stadium

Work on Finn Harps new €6 million stadium could begin in the New Year, the Post can reveal.

Complex legal issues are close to being finalised and the way will soon be open for Finn Harps to start drawing down already allocated state and lottery funding.

Harps chairman Joey O’Leary confirmed this week that the club is expecting “a significant draw down of grant monies.”
And he predicted that “there will be men on site in January.”
Initially the new 6,600 all-seater stadium was expected to cost in the region of €9 million.

However, the drop in construction costs and related matters means that the figure could now be one third less.

The new stadium will be built on a new site off the Railway Road in Stranorlar, less than one kilometre from Finn Park.
It is understood that state funding – including sports capital grants and lottery funding – amount to about 40% of the cost.
The main contractors Joseph McMenamin and Sons Ltd, will be funding a considerable amount of the cost as part of a deal that will see them getting Finn Park in exchange.

Although Finn Harps Football Club is currently in debt, the development of the stadium is being administered by a separate committee.

It is expected that the stadium will take two years to complete.
This news will be widely welcomed by Finn Harps fans, although there will continue to be some doubts about the project based on the length of time that it has taken to get this far.

Planning permission was obtained in 2005. In 2007, it was announced that Harps were getting a €750,000 sports capital grant for the project. Further funding has yet to drawn down

[gufc2000]

Looks like Mervue are back in Fahy's Field next season, judging by whats on the fixture list anyways

[Lamper.sffc]

Fingals new ground finally available after what has been a long wait. And people said we would never get it done.

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/ireland/dublin_dalymount2.jpg

[A N Mouse]

You never know there an election up here soon.

Monies finally announced for sports stadia by assembly http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/stadiums-fit-for-our-heroes-on-way-at-last-15110370.html

Should see Brandywell improvements go ahead, sometime in the next 6 years.

[Red Army]

Thanks to the fat people of Monaghan the wall on the Railway End has to be removed before the start of the 2012season

[Martinho II]

Thanks to the fat people of Monaghan the wall on the Railway End has to be removed before the start of the 2012season

what happened that night red army???:confused:

[Red Army]

They ate to many Mon dogs over the season then leaned against a wall in Bray but it couldn't take their weight and fell.All walls in league of Ireland football have to now reach a certain standard so the one in the railway end needs to be replaced.

[nigel-harps1954]

Fingals new ground finally available after what has been a long wait. And people said we would never get it done.

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/ireland/dublin_dalymount2.jpg

Hmm..

[sean r]

so what is the status on sporting fingals new ground??

[gufcfan]

so what is the status on sporting fingals new ground??

Who ?

[Mr A]

Harps finally cleared for first tranche of grant money: http://www.donegaldaily.com/2011/05/27/cash-boost-for-finn-harps-fc/

Club press release will follow over the weekend. Hopefully full steam ahead from here.

Brilliant news for the club obviously, and for the region as this will ensure vital jobs.

[Martinho II]

Harps finally cleared for first tranche of grant money: http://www.donegaldaily.com/2011/05/27/cash-boost-for-finn-harps-fc/

Club press release will follow over the weekend. Hopefully full steam ahead from here.

Brilliant news for the club obviously, and for the region as this will ensure vital jobs.

Im a bit confused by that press release Mr A! is the grant for finn park or are ye still movin across the river to Stranolar??

[Sam_Heggy]

Im a bit confused by that press release Mr A! is the grant for finn park or are ye still movin across the river to Stranolar??

New Stadium, we'll be looking at moving in for the 2013 season.

[Mr A]

Club Statement (http://www.finnharps.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=584:full-steam-ahead-for-harps-new-stadium&catid=40:stadium-news&Itemid=90)

[cob655]

Congrats to everyone at the club! Great news for Irish football,If every club could do the same the league would be in a much better place!
I see recently up the North alot of grant money from the goverment was made available for Gaa,soccer and rugby. windsor park is to be redevolped as is a few of the leagues clubs.
Pity our goverment didnt make money available to our league when there was plenty about. Cant see any money going into the league from the goverment in these times!

[A face]

The flood lights in Turners Cross are getting an over haul at the moment. Due to be finished in the next few weeks, held up initially by high winds. It is meant to increase the amount of light given out significantly.

[redobit]

I see recently up the North alot of grant money from the goverment was made available for Gaa,soccer and rugby. windsor park is to be redevolped as is a few of the leagues clubs.
Pity our goverment didnt make money available to our league when there was plenty about. Cant see any money going into the league from the goverment in these times!

Was up in Shamrock Park (Portadown) for our recent Setanta Cup game and they have a class main stand and another nice stand behind one of the goals. Fantastic facilities and from talking to a few lads up there the British government gives them a massive 80% of funding for new developments. Real pity its not the same down here.

[A face]

Was up in Shamrock Park (Portadown) for our recent Setanta Cup game and they have a class main stand and another nice stand behind one of the goals. Fantastic facilities and from talking to a few lads up there the British government gives them a massive 80% of funding for new developments. Real pity its not the same down here.

A big part of the problem is LOI / Football clubs at all levels not applying for the grants. The government cant give out a grant if its not asked for.

[gufcfan]

A big part of the problem NOW is LOI / Football clubs at all levels not getting the grants they applied for and were awarded.

[PartySaint]

Was up in Shamrock Park (Portadown) for our recent Setanta Cup game and they have a class main stand and another nice stand behind one of the goals. Fantastic facilities and from talking to a few lads up there the British government gives them a massive 80% of funding for new developments. Real pity its not the same down here.


It's the same up in Cliftonville, we were up there at the start of the season, they have a really nice away stand behind one goal and a class stand behind the other, ****hole at the 2 sides of the pitch tho

[bullit]

Newry have a nice wee ground too,pity that less than 200 fans take advantage of it every other week.Makes you wonder if having great facilities is the silver bullet for the LOI ??

[Dunny]

Newry have a nice wee ground too,pity that less than 200 fans take advantage of it every other week.Makes you wonder if having great facilities is the silver bullet for the LOI ??

Could be worse now they have been relegated, and that "championship" division seems worse than the first division...

[bullit]

The guy that owns Newry is a multi-millionaire Dunny,he will buy in big players to get them out of that leauge.Kinda like Derry done. ;)

[nigel-harps1954]

Congrats to everyone at the club! Great news for Irish football,If every club could do the same the league would be in a much better place!
I see recently up the North alot of grant money from the goverment was made available for Gaa,soccer and rugby. windsor park is to be redevolped as is a few of the leagues clubs.
Pity our goverment didnt make money available to our league when there was plenty about. Cant see any money going into the league from the goverment in these times!

Maybe I'm not reading this properly, but, if I'm not mistaken, the reply you made about the government not giving out grants a LOI club, was in reply to the government actually giving out a grant to a LOI club?

[nigel-harps1954]

In case anyone hasn't seen them, old thread with the stadium plans.

http://foot.ie/threads/21640-Finn-Harps-To-Proceed-With-New-Stadium-Plans?p=219014&viewfull=1#post219014

[Eminence Grise]

Jesus wept! What is wrong with this country? Eight years to build a 6000+ football ground? Just think of all the revenue foregone because of delays (most of which I presume were not Harps' fault)...

It's a good news story when the league needs all of them it can get. Here's to your shiny new stadium!!:drink:

[srfc1928]

Will it be built in phases or all at the same time?

[White Horse]

Was up in Shamrock Park (Portadown) for our recent Setanta Cup game and they have a class main stand and another nice stand behind one of the goals. Fantastic facilities and from talking to a few lads up there the British government gives them a massive 80% of funding for new developments. Real pity its not the same down here.

I wouldn't be surprised if we're paying for it as well.

If getting funding was an Olympic sport, Northern Ireland would win the gold medal every time.

Kudos. :)

[Sam_Heggy]

Will it be built in phases or all at the same time?


All in one.

[legendz]

Congrats to everyone at the club! Great news for Irish football,If every club could do the same the league would be in a much better place!
I see recently up the North alot of grant money from the goverment was made available for Gaa,soccer and rugby. windsor park is to be redevolped as is a few of the leagues clubs.
Pity our goverment didnt make money available to our league when there was plenty about. Cant see any money going into the league from the goverment in these times!

Great news for them alright. The league would be much the better if more clubs could do the same. The league would be much the better if more regions of the country were involved in the league as well.

[Pablo Escobar]

In fairness, Harps is the kind of club where a stadium like that should thrive.

[A face]

In fairness, Harps is the kind of club where a stadium like that should thrive.

I just think that grounds need to have a bar to thrive in LOI.

[nigel-harps1954]

I just think that grounds need to have a bar to thrive in LOI.

Yeah, just look at Athlone and Monaghan. Absolutely fighting away the crowds ;P