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01/04/2014, 2:02 PM
Neish

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Originally Posted by citybone

there plans to build the ground outdate that technology lol Seriously its been like 12 years or more. Great to see it happening.

Ground first broke in 2005 as far as I can remember, there were so many delays with funding etc. Small bits done here and there but I'm delighted to finally see the skelton of the stadium finally starting to take shape. The original was plan was to have the project completed(6,500 all seater) before we moved in, but I think it may be a staged process now with the main stand complete(1,500-2000 seats including offices, changing rooms etc) and 2nd stand(oppsite side of pitch) well under construction, then ends built after this.

Not heard much about the pre0fabricated stadia , but they sound a bit soulless to me
01/04/2014, 2:14 PM
nigel-harps1954

From what I understand, we're to move into the ground as two stands completed. Ends to be filled in as two extra phases of development.

Sod turned on the ground May 2008. Plans were announced before that.

I believe it's to be 6,700 seats. Original plans show both sides of the ground having 1,954 seats..whether intentional or not remains to be seen.
02/04/2014, 7:42 AM
citybone

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Originally Posted by Neish

Ground first broke in 2005 as far as I can remember, there were so many delays with funding etc. Small bits done here and there but I'm delighted to finally see the skelton of the stadium finally starting to take shape. The original was plan was to have the project completed(6,500 all seater) before we moved in, but I think it may be a staged process now with the main stand complete(1,500-2000 seats including offices, changing rooms etc) and 2nd stand(oppsite side of pitch) well under construction, then ends built after this.

Not heard much about the pre0fabricated stadia , but they sound a bit soulless to me

Athlone has a phased development but yet to start part two. Even if Harps play in a 1,500-2,000 seater ground that would do for a while. possibly till yee get promoted again which bar a good start to this year otherwise looks a few years away.
02/04/2014, 7:48 AM
Neish

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Originally Posted by citybone

Athlone has a phased development but yet to start part two. Even if Harps play in a 1,500-2,000 seater ground that would do for a while. possibly till yee get promoted again which bar a good start to this year otherwise looks a few years away.

As a matter of interest, do you have any idea how long it took to grow pitch to LOI playing standard at Lissywollen?
02/04/2014, 11:22 AM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by Neish

As a matter of interest, do you have any idea how long it took to grow pitch to LOI playing standard at Lissywollen?

Been seven or eight years now? They might get it finished yet..
14/04/2014, 2:48 PM
nigel-harps1954

Harps new stadium will be completed to two sides before the club moves in, main stand hoped to be complete by Autumn.

Also, club turned a minimal profit in 2013 of just over €1,000, largely thanks to the add on fee for Stephen McLaughlin from his move to Nottingham Forest.

Peter Hutton, despite his barking about a lack of ambition at Harps had a much bigger budget and backing from the board than he sprouted to the press.

http://donegalnews.com/2014/04/new-f....7gFuf6oY.uxfs
15/04/2014, 12:14 PM
A N Mouse

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Harps new stadium will be completed to two sides before the club moves in, main stand hoped to be complete by Autumn.

Also, club turned a minimal profit in 2013 of just over �1,000, largely thanks to the add on fee for Stephen McLaughlin from his move to Nottingham Forest.

Peter Hutton, despite his barking about a lack of ambition at Harps had a much bigger budget and backing from the board than he sprouted to the press.

http://donegalnews.com/2014/04/new-f....7gFuf6oY.uxfs

Are you sure you actually received the money, and weren't just counting it on the off chance?
15/04/2014, 12:32 PM
Neish

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Originally Posted by A N Mouse

Are you sure you actually received the money, and weren't just counting it on the off chance?

He did but the money was only resting in his account
15/04/2014, 11:45 PM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by A N Mouse

Are you sure you actually received the money, and weren't just counting it on the off chance?

What has been said, is that the money was received early in the season last year.
17/04/2014, 12:59 PM
vinnie

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Harps new stadium will be completed to two sides before the club moves in, main stand hoped to be complete by Autumn.

http://donegalnews.com/2014/04/new-f....7gFuf6oY.uxfs

What will the capacity be Nigel ?
17/04/2014, 5:38 PM
nigel-harps1954

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Originally Posted by vinnie

What will the capacity be Nigel ?

Something around 4,000. I think it's 4,400.
18/04/2014, 10:19 PM
Nesta99

Away section and Disabled facilites were mentioned in tonights match programme. While it discussed more the funding initiative for these developments at least they are on the minds of the board members as necessary covered areas as opposed to, in particular, the low priority of doing something with the away section previous
22/04/2014, 11:29 AM
pateen

Passed the market fields there on Saturday.
Didn't look like anything was going on recently at all from what I could see.
What the latest?
22/04/2014, 1:04 PM
NeverFeltBetter

There is none. Has been very quiet on that front.
22/04/2014, 1:37 PM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by pateen

Passed the market fields there on Saturday.
Didn't look like anything was going on recently at all from what I could see.
What the latest?

Basically the pitch was laid and the area around the pitch cleared. Not a tap done since.
24/04/2014, 10:07 AM
adamd164

Planning has gone in for re-development works at Turner's Cross to take place at end of season, including installation of toilets in St Anne's End.. it is badly needed as away fans currently using portaloos!
24/04/2014, 12:32 PM
Boots9

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Originally Posted by adamd164

Planning has gone in for re-development works at Turner's Cross to take place at end of season, including installation of toilets in St Anne's End.. it is badly needed as away fans currently using portaloos!

Great to hear. Not the most pleasant sight seeing a group of men ****ing into one of those portable urinal things nailed onto the back of the stand as soon as you walk into the ground.
24/04/2014, 9:59 PM
nigel-harps1954

Latest picture of the work ongoing at new Finn Park. Took it from out on the road when passing today on my phone, hence the poor quality.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...40419811_n.jpg
24/04/2014, 10:36 PM
Eminence Grise

Impressive. Already has a better playing surface than Oriel Park.;)
30/04/2014, 5:20 PM
adamd164

Saw this on Twitter. Turner's Cross 3 decades later.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmKFFiQCUAAmwrj.jpg
30/04/2014, 5:44 PM
Nesta99

Has to be a typo, must mean 1952 :p
Impressive and highlights how much Oriel among a few others have changed little from around 1982 money spinning European nights and all. Partnership with MFA has been great for Cork City FC in the grand scheme of things.
30/04/2014, 5:45 PM
redobit

Turners cross is the best ground in the country imo. With a decent stand on each side it makes all the difference. If every club could have something like that it would transform the leagues reputation. The talk would then toward whats happening on the pitch rather than people using facilities as a excuse (a pretty valid one) not to go to games.
30/04/2014, 5:53 PM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by redobit

Turners cross is the best ground in the country imo. With a decent stand on each side it makes all the difference. If every club could have something like that it would transform the leagues reputation. The talk would then toward whats happening on the pitch rather than people using facilities as a excuse (a pretty valid one) not to go to games.

Have to disagree with you on that. Pat Dolan told me every team in the league needs to have a 20,000-seater ready to go.
30/04/2014, 6:03 PM
Nesta99

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Originally Posted by redobit

Turners cross is the best ground in the country imo..

I agree totally, pity its in Cork which is no intended slur on Cork and rather that as so far away from Dublin it wont serve as an alternative to Tallaght
01/05/2014, 3:35 AM
White Horse

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Originally Posted by adamd164

Saw this on Twitter. Turner's Cross 3 decades later.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmKFFiQCUAAmwrj.jpg

That is the Turner Cross I remember. I can still recall standing on those grassy banks and wtaching as Tom McNulty scored his league winning goal over 20 years ago.
01/05/2014, 11:58 AM
Sam_Heggy

The owners of that house in the back right corner really must like yellow.
01/05/2014, 1:35 PM
Hitman

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Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

The owners of that house in the back right corner really must like yellow.

That's the Horseshoe Bar, and possibly hasn't been cleaned never mind painted since the first picture judging by its distinct aroma.
01/05/2014, 2:18 PM
ger121

Of all the away grounds I've been to, Turners Cross is the best followed by The Showgrounds. Tolka 10 years ago was good too but like other stadiums in Dublin are badly in need of upgrading.
01/05/2014, 2:29 PM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by ger121

Of all the away grounds I've been to, Turners Cross is the best followed by The Showgrounds. Tolka 10 years ago was good too but like other stadiums in Dublin are badly in need of upgrading.

Tallaght is far better than Showgrounds in fairness, even if only 2 stands.

Visited Athlone Town stadium for first time during the week. That stand is just about perfect for LOI clubs
01/05/2014, 2:37 PM
Charlie Darwin

What's the story with the Ballybough stand at Tolka, is it condemned? Haven't seen anyone there for yonks but it looks grand.
01/05/2014, 2:41 PM
Stuttgart88

That's probably got more to do with Shels than the stand though :)
01/05/2014, 3:44 PM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

What's the story with the Ballybough stand at Tolka, is it condemned? Haven't seen anyone there for yonks but it looks grand.

It's not open to the public and up close you can see why. Really is in a poor state
01/05/2014, 5:34 PM
ger121

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Originally Posted by Dodge

Tallaght is far better than Showgrounds in fairness, even if only 2 stands.

I'd agree with you to an extent but only having 2 stands makes the place a bit open and soulless
01/05/2014, 6:44 PM
Nah Nah Nah Nah

Has had 3 stands open the last few times we've played there
01/05/2014, 11:21 PM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah

Has had 3 stands open the last few times we've played there

Tallaght?
02/05/2014, 8:13 AM
Nah Nah Nah Nah

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Tallaght?

Ahhhhhhhhh - I thought they were still on about Tolka
02/05/2014, 9:00 AM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by ger121

I'd agree with you to an extent but only having 2 stands makes the place a bit open and soulless

Certainly open but the Showgrounds only has 3 and none of them as good as Tallaght's main stand.

Not knocking it either, it's a fine LOI ground but I think Tallaght is 2nd behind Turner's Cross.
02/05/2014, 10:08 AM
Mr A

First I heard of Pats looking at a move:

http://s29.postimg.org/3jucje00n/002.jpg
02/05/2014, 10:24 AM
CuanaD

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Originally Posted by Mr A

First I heard of Pats looking at a move:

http://s29.postimg.org/3jucje00n/002.jpg

That idea was first pushed back in the Pat Dolan days - may have been an idea before then but I remember him talking up the idea (as only he can!)

It's still an interesting idea but - still - money & dealing with the County Council are the main problems
02/05/2014, 1:14 PM
desaintsno.12

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Originally Posted by CuanaD

That idea was first pushed back in the Pat Dolan days - may have been an idea before then but I remember him talking up the idea (as only he can!)

It's still an interesting idea but - still - money & dealing with the County Council are the main problems

its grand, the sale of Forrester will cover the costs

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