Shows how much interest I take in politics of this nature. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by paudie
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Shows how much interest I take in politics of this nature. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by paudie
why cant we just all get along :rolleyes:
To your credit you're more interested in important stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by David
Like football:D
I wouldn't call Dalymount a top stadium...Quote:
Originally Posted by thejollyrodger
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LMAO :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by pete
from a shels fan nonetheless:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by thejollyrodger
good luck with the stadium.sounds impressive
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Originally Posted by thejollyrodger
Quite a few EL grounds that I have not been to but what would you class as better than Dalymount. I would say it is probably the best out of those that I have been at.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
The Jodi is a great stand, but the rest of the stadium is in an awful state. You obviously haven't had the "pleasure" of having to use the jacks in the Connaught Street side for an evening kick off! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by David
Never actually been in it for a game. Have used the excellent social facilities on a few occasions and played in a 5-a-side competition there in December. Where would you class as better?Quote:
Originally Posted by Macy
Right this is going to be painfull.... Turners Cross for one. Tolka would be a better overall ground.
Never been to Turners Cross. I would disagree about Tolka to be honest, I thought it was in an awful state when we played in the Setanta final there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macy
Flancare is a grand ground as well. Would be even better if they covered a bit more of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macy
The problem with Dalymount is that it's too big. I know that sounds stupid but unless its for a really big game the crowd looks lost in it.
Tolka and Turners Cross have the benefit of being much more compact.
Agree totally about Longford. We were fortunate in that the weather was ok when we were there but I don't fancy being there when it is raining. If it was covered it would be a great wee stadium and the perfect size.Quote:
Originally Posted by paudie
Millenium Stadium Cardiff, Nou Camp etc... eL was never mentioned... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by David
Bump.
What's the latest on this?
(Drogheda's new ground, not the petty political point scoring)
I think they are still waiting for Planning Permission.
Typical partitionist Free-stater....:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
What part of this was causing confusion? :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by pineapple stu
does anyone have a picture of the design?
Yep- there's one HERE.Quote:
Originally Posted by pateen
It's funny because it's true. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
hoho hehe - coming form a Harps fan who experenced various delays with your own planning no less.
According to Meath Co. council website a decision is due in April - I need to find it again to see the exact date but as anyone who has gone through planning there is no guarantee that there will be some delay or another.
€38,000 planning fee had to be submitted with the planning application so I think its safe to say that the club are very serious about this - now if planning can be obtained or not is the great question. There were a number of objections and I am sure some of these will probably appeal if we get planning and it will be delayed more - but c'est la vie and those bridges will have to be cross as they arise.
Check out the meath website for details
What can I say- I saw the open goal and went for it. :)
Genuinely hope it works out for ye though.
Found the link - the 24th is the decision date
http://www.meath.ie/ePlan40/FileRefD...455&LASiteID=0
Just beginning to build my own house and it took me nearly 3 years to get planning - the slightest thing can cause serious delays - amazing anything gets built in Ireland.
You're using the wrong materials; all you need is a brown paper bag:)
I assume the FAI are super, super serious about ye having to maybe think about possibly moving to a Premier Division standard ground over the next 3 to 5 years possibly, maybe, this time?
Interesting that stuff has been lumped in with the stadium:Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanDrog
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Development Description: The development consists of the following elements on a site area of c25.925 HA with a total gross floor area of c25864.38 N2; a 10,068 seat football stadium (including associated club, hospitality and ancillary facilities) with a building footprint of 1.981 HA and an external façade height of c11m above ground level (AGL) and four no. lighting columns of c35m (AGL); a three story ;leisure centre with a floor area of 3390m2 and height of c14.8m (AGL); a three storey (mezzanine levels) multi-plex cinema (with 12 no. screens) with a floor area of 4351.98m2 and a height of c22.5m (AGL); a single storey (with mezzanine level) retail warehouse park that consists of 10 no. retail warehouse units, with a total floor area of 16285m2 a height of c14.10m (AGL); a single storey motor service station compromising 4 no sets of fuel pumps, a canopy with an area of c344m2 and a height of c6m (AGL), an ancillary retail unit with a floor area of c214m2 and a height of c4.5m (AGL), a 47.5m2 floor area. Significant further information and revised plans, in relation to the application has been submitted.
"If you build it, they will come"?
What has changed since last attempt at planning? Location?Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanDrog
I will!!:DQuote:
"If you build it, they will come"?
Best of luck with it, though ill believe it when i see it to be honest..in fact i reckon Drogs could be the new Shelbourne if they're not careful, where they getting all their money for their massive squad, wages, staff, fulltime set-up and now 10,000 stadium (whats the average gate, can they even expect 5000 in such a big stadium??
Respect the ambition but very sceptical:confused:
I think at the last application stage, more information was asked for. The notes on the website seem to indicate more has been given. Whether that's enough to see permission granted is another thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Can't get 2000 at the moment. If the ground goes ahead, it'll be mostly empty. But ambition and reality are often confused in this league.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juanace
Yeah I agree, they should strive to build something like UCD's new "stadium". Ambition isn't a bad thing...Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Isn't that because they have some sort of crowd restrictions? Good quote above of build and they will come.It should be the case for a regional stadium really. They will have a lot of work to do though to try and attract crowds.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
As for ambition, clubs have to be ambitious. Another belfield bowl would be a disaster!:rolleyes:
No, its because of the s*** facilities. Im not a great believe in build it and they will come but the facilities in united park never gave us a chance to attract families,women, etc - for example no womens jacks in home end, etc (thoug hthey put in those manky portable jacks for them last year)Quote:
Originally Posted by Flume
One only has to walk around the town to see the amount of drogs gear worn around the place to see how popular the club is here (and this is before we won the league)
But a new stadium wont automatically increase our attendances - but it will help.
As regards the latest on stadium. Meath county council wanted a few things changed in original submission - the club are confident theyve sorted these things out and a decision is going to be made this month by meath county council.
Btw theres not one house in the submission
id say your average would rise alot with this new stadium! people do prefer pretty stadiums and will show up more :p watch and see :d
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Originally Posted by Buller
even Thomas Davis doesn't want it.
Show me where I said it wasn't?Quote:
Originally Posted by Buller
But then, having sly digs at others while ignoring the point being made is about the best you can hope for these days. I blame American TV.
If I have my info right - one of the further information things related to the council wanting more car park spaces.
In relation to the leisure club, shops etc again I I have heard right, these will provide income for the club (rental I presume).
If we get planning great but I firmly believe we still have a long long long way to go in terms of obtaining it.
10,000 seats is a lot of seats and sure we have around 2000 at the moment and that will the challenage for the club to get at least (IMO) 6000 - 8000 per game - given this is a soccer region, growing town it is achievable but again like the planning - still an unknown if it is attainable.
Are there plans to use / lease the stadium to other sports teams and sporting events? Aside from underage internationals that is, though I'm not sure what sports mind you :)