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25/02/2003, 3:05 PM
OUT OF THE TRAPS....New €10m grayhound track gets go-ahead. By Colm Kinsella in the Echo.
Limerick is set to boast a new €10million greyhound stadium within the next two years. Board na gCon today reiterated their commitment to building a new greyhound stadium at the old Greenpark Racecourse, off south circular road.
An Bord Pleanala recently granted planning permission for site works to be carried out at the former racecourse. This is a major step forward for trh project, details of which were first unvailed in January 2001. The next step of the process will see Bord na gCon apply for planning permission for the actual project itself to Limerick City Council.
A Bord na gCon spokesman said the development of the new facility would provide a major boost to the grayhound industry in the mid-west region. Owners, trainers, greyhound enthusiasts and bookmakers whould benefit from such a move.
"Bord na gCon is now commited to putting arrangements in place to develop a new greyhound stadium at Greenpark," the spokesman said. "This will of course be subject to planning permission. The spend will be in the region of €10 million. It is hoped the that such a facility would be ready within two years.
The Bord nGon spokesman declined to comment on what would happen the existing greyhound stadium at the Markets Field if the Greenpark project proceeds as planned.
PIKE TO SHOW HAND OF FRIENDSHIP By John O'Shaughnessy (AKA The greatest waffler on the plannet) in the Leader.
There is growing speculation that Pike Rovers could be willing to accomodate Limerick FC in the new season.
According to sources a high-powered delegation from the FAI are scheduled to visit the Pike Rovers ground. Over the years the hoops have invested a lot of money in Crossagalla. With LOI soccer now to be played between April and October, there is no pressure on member coubs to have floodlight facilities. However, if the FAI in tandem with Pike, were to decide that Limericks long term future is at the south city venue they would likely enter negotiations to upgrade the ground still further. Top of the priority list would be covered accommoation. Limerick severed their connection with the LDMC at the end of the 2002-2003 playing season.
Now either they made up both stories reading our posts or are we right all along with the markets field/Pike thing?
Limerick is set to boast a new €10million greyhound stadium within the next two years. Board na gCon today reiterated their commitment to building a new greyhound stadium at the old Greenpark Racecourse, off south circular road.
An Bord Pleanala recently granted planning permission for site works to be carried out at the former racecourse. This is a major step forward for trh project, details of which were first unvailed in January 2001. The next step of the process will see Bord na gCon apply for planning permission for the actual project itself to Limerick City Council.
A Bord na gCon spokesman said the development of the new facility would provide a major boost to the grayhound industry in the mid-west region. Owners, trainers, greyhound enthusiasts and bookmakers whould benefit from such a move.
"Bord na gCon is now commited to putting arrangements in place to develop a new greyhound stadium at Greenpark," the spokesman said. "This will of course be subject to planning permission. The spend will be in the region of €10 million. It is hoped the that such a facility would be ready within two years.
The Bord nGon spokesman declined to comment on what would happen the existing greyhound stadium at the Markets Field if the Greenpark project proceeds as planned.
PIKE TO SHOW HAND OF FRIENDSHIP By John O'Shaughnessy (AKA The greatest waffler on the plannet) in the Leader.
There is growing speculation that Pike Rovers could be willing to accomodate Limerick FC in the new season.
According to sources a high-powered delegation from the FAI are scheduled to visit the Pike Rovers ground. Over the years the hoops have invested a lot of money in Crossagalla. With LOI soccer now to be played between April and October, there is no pressure on member coubs to have floodlight facilities. However, if the FAI in tandem with Pike, were to decide that Limericks long term future is at the south city venue they would likely enter negotiations to upgrade the ground still further. Top of the priority list would be covered accommoation. Limerick severed their connection with the LDMC at the end of the 2002-2003 playing season.
Now either they made up both stories reading our posts or are we right all along with the markets field/Pike thing?