Markets Field Renovations??

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06/04/2011, 12:58 PM
LFC Blue

Markets Field Renovations??

Any movements up in the Markets Field yet lads?Will the playing surface be re-laid? I presume it would not currently be up to LOI standard.
06/04/2011, 1:07 PM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by LFC Blue

Any movements up in the Markets Field yet lads?Will the playing surface be re-laid? I presume it would not currently be up to LOI standard.

As far as I know nothing has been done up there yet. The club are currently looking into the 3G pitches like the one Dundalk use at the moment. From reports on them though they seem very expensive to maintain even if they can be rented out during the week.
06/04/2011, 1:13 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

As far as I know nothing has been done up there yet. The club are currently looking into the 3G pitches like the one Dundalk use at the moment. From reports on them though they seem very expensive to maintain even if they can be rented out during the week.

Club are also looking into some machine taht helps to maintain it far better that Dundalk dont have...Thats what im told anyway. And they should be starting some sort of work very soon.
06/04/2011, 3:14 PM
LFC Blue

What would the general consensus be amongst supporters on these synthethic pitches. Personally i'd be more of a traditionalist and favour the natural surface but i wouldn't knock the club for thinking outside the box on this one. What's the story with the bar facility up there.Nice little earner surely for the club if it can be retained?
06/04/2011, 3:37 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by LFC Blue

What would the general consensus be amongst supporters on these synthethic pitches. Personally i'd be more of a traditionalist and favour the natural surface but i wouldn't knock the club for thinking outside the box on this one. What's the story with the bar facility up there.Nice little earner surely for the club if it can be retained?

Id eb in favour of the synthethic pitches the club can make miny off it and its a good playing surface and you dont really ahve to worry about games being called off due to waterlogging.

Someone from teh club was telling me at the dogs night that they will have 2 bars when they move in but that they need work done on them 1st.
06/04/2011, 4:49 PM
Jofspring

I wouldn't mind either way to be honest. The synthetic seems like the route to go down if it can be profitable from renting. If its going to be expense to run I see no need for it.

Its going to be great to have a bar. Even for people that don't drink its good to have somewhere to go before or after the games. You'd be suprised how many more people would make there way up for this reason too. I used to like going up to Kildare and Cobh cause it was great to go in for a quick pint and relax before going out to watch the match. Promotions on the drink like the ones I see Dundalk and Shels do would be very welcome also :D
06/04/2011, 10:45 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by LFC Blue

I presume it would not currently be up to LOI standard.

Its a patch of grass full of dog ****e so id wouldnt say so, im sure any major work would need planning permission sorted and bars need licences so I wouldnt be expecting much for a while yet.
15/05/2011, 12:34 AM
abbeyvale

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Originally Posted by capello

Anyone got any news on what's happening in the Markets Field

I heard on Friday that although the deal for "The Markets Field" has been agreed, that it may not be ready for next season, due to the amount of renovation work that has to be done, it could mean another season in Jackman Park!!!!
15/05/2011, 2:08 AM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by abbeyvale

I heard on Friday that although the deal for "The Markets Field" has been agreed, that it may not be ready for next season, due to the amount of renovation work that has to be done, it could mean another season in Jackman Park!!!!

Wouldnt surprise me if we never got there wouldnt be Limerick unless they gave out a story of good news that ends up never happening.
15/05/2011, 9:45 AM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by capello

Also can anyone update me as to why the club failed to get a main sponsor for the front of ther home shirts,y

No idea, didnt get a good enough offer yet? As for the MF, well im not sure but surely any development has to go through a planning process I presume. No point in lobbing up a few toilets, dressing rooms and terrace cause we'll have the same ones in 20 years and be moaning it should have been done right first time round.
01/06/2011, 8:20 AM
thomas72

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Originally Posted by capello

Anyone got news on the pitch the club have decided to use in the Markets Field,
grass or plastic

Plastic
01/06/2011, 8:35 AM
harpin

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Originally Posted by capello

Anyone got news on the pitch the club have decided to use in the Markets Field,
grass or plastic

Go out to Annacotty to see Ashlings or UL and that's the type of surface supposedly
01/06/2011, 9:29 AM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by harpin

Go out to Annacotty to see Ashlings or UL and that's the type of surface supposedly

Haven't seen Aislings yet but ya something similar to that from what I hear. Looking forward to hearing of some official progress on the Markets Field.
20/06/2011, 5:42 PM
Jofspring

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Limerick FC Press Conference

Thursday 23 June 5:30pm at Thomond Park

Monday 20th June 2011

Limerick FC will hold an important press conference at 5:30pm on Thursday 23 June at Thomond Park.

The press conference will see the unveiling new signings for Limerick FC in addition to an important presentation on the direction the Club is taking, including the work it carries out within the community, plans for the redevelopment of the Markets Field and much more.

All interested parties are welcome to attend.

For anyone interested.
22/06/2011, 10:14 PM
stevekav

Is it possible that the sacking of Pat Scully might be announced at this conference?

Also there was a piece in todays sun saying that Limerick have signed Dennis Behan and Gary Gamble, what's the truth in that?
23/06/2011, 9:30 AM
thomas72

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Originally Posted by jofspring

for anyone interested.

is the press conference opened to the public?
23/06/2011, 10:33 AM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by thomas72

is the press conference opened to the public?

Yep open to anyone.

capello any news to come out of it should be on here fairly soon afterwards anyway.
23/06/2011, 11:04 AM
Jofspring

According to POS in last weeks match program the Markets Field was only officially handed over last week so this is probably why there was a delay in announcing plans etc...
23/06/2011, 2:13 PM
thomas72

someone bring a camcorde and record it post it up here later :)
23/06/2011, 6:00 PM
ped_ped

Well here's at least one relevant pic (from Limerick Football Club on Facebook):

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6485978_n.jpg

Lookin' nice :)
23/06/2011, 7:33 PM
mastershake

Good stuff.Looks like the existing stand and pavilion will be kept and three smaller stands added.This is really all they should be looking at for the time being.See if we can draw a good fan base first, seek promotion and build on things from there.We're finally home.
23/06/2011, 7:53 PM
Jofspring

Looks good alright. Great to finally see plans.
23/06/2011, 7:53 PM
Market's Field

That's what the completed stadium will look like. Capacity 8100. First phase is pitch and floodlights, revamp and re-roofing of existing stand. Upgraded bar and new dressing rooms in corner beside existing stand. No track around pitch which is great.
23/06/2011, 8:54 PM
thomas72

any links to view plans
23/06/2011, 9:34 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by capello

Questions that I would like to be answered by anyone that was at the PR meeting this evening,
(1) What is the completion date for phase 1
(2) What is the completion date for phase 2
(3) How do the club propose to pay for the new stadium
(4) Did they confirm what surface the playing pitch will be
(5) if anyone has anymore important info regarding this evening could you please post it

(1) Be ready for next season (March 2012)
(2) Hasnt been mentioned
(3) Pat O S and others.
(4) Said they were thinking about astro but are re-thinking now as major clubs may not want to play friendlies on it.
(5) Just showed the plans and announced signings as well as showing all the work done with kids and communities.

If ye open pdf file on the official site it has all the things that were shown as well as high quality pics of Markets Field plans
http://www.limerickfc.ie/home/home.html
27/06/2011, 8:46 PM
LFC Blue

Now that Pat Sullivan has confirmed that the Markets Field will be ready for lift off in just 8 months time i presume that the first sod will be turned in the immediate future considering the tight time frame.The playing surface will obviously need immediate attention to be ready in time.It would be great if any posters here could take a few pictures of the progress. Exciting times....
28/06/2011, 9:00 AM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by LFC Blue

It would be great if any posters here could take a few pictures of the progress. Exciting times....

Only if you join the SC. :p
17/08/2011, 3:06 PM
LFC Blue

Any progress on the Markets Field renovations does anyone know......
17/08/2011, 3:19 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by LFC Blue

Any progress on the Markets Field renovations does anyone know......

Talking to one the lads involved with club about a week ago he said they are still sorting out contracts and said what they are getting done will be finished in no time though.
They are still hoping to have 3,00 seats in by the start of next season.
17/08/2011, 4:20 PM
Treaty Gooner

With the effort that went into the community day in Carew Pk today they should fly through it. Well done to all involved.
18/08/2011, 10:44 PM
gael353

What do people think of the three day event held by limerick fc and others in Carew park over the last few days? im not from the area so id like to know what locals thought. and on the markets field itself ive been told that work should begin on it in early December but clearance work can pretty much happen anytime.
03/09/2011, 11:20 AM
legendz

The plans unveiled are impressive. Hopefully the return to the spiritual home will get the support of the Limerick public.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...otball/MF2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...otball/MF3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...otball/MF4.jpg
03/09/2011, 11:20 AM
legendz

other of 4:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...otball/MF1.jpg
03/09/2011, 11:29 AM
Jofspring

I've heard the grass has been cut anyway.......
03/09/2011, 5:03 PM
abbeyvale

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

I've heard the grass has been cut anyway.......

Yep, I passed it the other day and there was a bit of work being done
07/09/2011, 6:13 PM
outspoken

looks very nice guys. Any idea what the planned capacity is?
07/09/2011, 6:55 PM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by outspoken

looks very nice guys. Any idea what the planned capacity is?

They are hoping to have a final capacity of 8,100 but it will be done in phases.
08/09/2011, 4:28 PM
outspoken

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

They are hoping to have a final capacity of 8,100 but it will be done in phases.

Jesus that would be great, best of luck with it.
28/09/2011, 7:15 PM
Shannonsider

Has anyone any update on how Phase 1 is going? I havnt got a chance to go in around Markets Fields in the last couple of weeks but there didnt seem to be much progress for outside the ground when I passed. Any information on this? Will it be ready by March?
28/09/2011, 10:09 PM
gael353

Lots of surveys done and the levels all taken and compleated in the last week. When the build starts it will be a short build so expext late nov/early dec for any real movement. Bulldozers in first to bulldoze out anything not essential

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