Stadium Developments

**martin_rules_ie** · 21/11/2004, 8:26 PM

Originally Posted by CuanaD

They still qualified for UEFA and Setanta just like you Max

here here!

**NY Hoop** · 22/11/2004, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by GalwayFrancis

one thing cork city should do over the close season is to put a tv box on the stand opposite the main stand, so the camera looks onto the main stand instead of the little one.

Totally agree. Also with Waterford it's a shame that there is no gantry facing the stand as it's the best feature...........

KOH

**DolansWaistcoat** · 22/11/2004, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Totally agree. Also with Waterford it's a shame that there is no gantry facing the stand as it's the best feature...........

KOH

The ONLY feature you mean.

**paudie** · 22/11/2004, 12:52 PM

According to the Indo the sale of Bishopstown by the FAI has been finalised and this will release money to fund the development of the Shed end stand.

It won't be ready for next season however so only a 5,500 capacity for the UEFA cup games I'm afraid.

Haven't Finn Harps recently finalised plans to move to a new stadium in Stranorlar .

Also the Athlone stand looks very like the one at the Cross. Coggers!

**dcfcsteve** · 22/11/2004, 1:36 PM

The new Harps stadium is apparently at Planning at the moment. Harps fans would know more.

Meanwhile, Derry City Council still continue to completely ignore constant requests from DCFC fans to clarify what their plans are regarding ownership/a long lease on the Brandywell...

**Aberdonian Stu** · 22/11/2004, 1:56 PM

Apparently it's as good as a done deal...but where have I heard that before.

**GalwayFrancis** · 01/12/2004, 9:05 PM

god this thread went out of view very quickly, anyone have any more to add to it?

**harpskid** · 02/12/2004, 8:19 AM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

The new Harps stadium is apparently at Planning at the moment. Harps fans would know more.

Planning with the county council is said to be at an advanced stage at the moment and planning permission is set to be lodged within the next few weeks.
The plans are for a new stadium in nearby Stranorlar (just over the bridge from Ballybofey) and will be, I think, a 6,500 all seater. The first stage will probably be an all seater stand, clubhouse and terracing at both ends. Hopefully we'll have some retail outlets as well, which would bring in a good bit of revenue and of course a bar

**pete** · 02/12/2004, 11:58 AM

City, Shel$ & Longford all guaranteed at least 3 home european games next season cos of Setanta Cup games. I think be very big crowds for city home Setanta Cup games if only for novelty factor.

**GalwayFrancis** · 02/12/2004, 2:18 PM

Originally Posted by harpskid

Planning with the county council is said to be at an advanced stage at the moment and planning permission is set to be lodged within the next few weeks.
The plans are for a new stadium in nearby Stranorlar (just over the bridge from Ballybofey) and will be, I think, a 6,500 all seater. The first stage will probably be an all seater stand, clubhouse and terracing at both ends. Hopefully we'll have some retail outlets as well, which would bring in a good bit of revenue and of course a bar

anyone got any online pics of the new finn harps stadium?

**Slash/ED** · 02/12/2004, 2:35 PM

The info on Shels new stadium will probably be released tonight.

The rumour is it will essentially be the Drumcondra End (New stand) extending around the entire pitch. Not sure what that makes the capacity, but it'll have bigger bars, corporate boxes and all of that. Around the stadium there'll be all weather pitches and training facilities so we wont have to train out in Blanchardstown and our youth teams wont be scattered around the city and there'll be facilities like a gym in the ground. Not sure if that's true or not, but the plans I heard were very impressive. We're also trying to develop some kind of youth academy I think.

I'd like to see grounds in Ireland try and make money through retail outlets and that kind of thing, as far as I know Rosenborg make a packet from that and it goes on everywhere in the continent and makes alot of money for the clubs, it doesn't happen enough here.

**GalwayFrancis** · 02/12/2004, 2:46 PM

Originally Posted by Slash/ED

The info on Shels new stadium will probably be released tonight.

The rumour is it will essentially be the Drumcondra End (New stand) extending around the entire pitch. Not sure what that makes the capacity, but it'll have bigger bars, corporate boxes and all of that. Around the stadium there'll be all weather pitches and training facilities so we wont have to train out in Blanchardstown and our youth teams wont be scattered around the city and there'll be facilities like a gym in the ground. Not sure if that's true or not, but the plans I heard were very impressive. We're also trying to develop some kind of youth academy I think.

I'd like to see grounds in Ireland try and make money through retail outlets and that kind of thing, as far as I know Rosenborg make a packet from that and it goes on everywhere in the continent and makes alot of money for the clubs, it doesn't happen enough here.

do you know where the new shels stadium will be located, anyway near tolka? any clues for a name?

**Slash/ED** · 02/12/2004, 2:48 PM

Originally Posted by GalwayFrancis

do you know where the new shels stadium will be located, anyway near tolka? any clues for a name?

I haven't got a clue where it'll be. I know that plan I mentioned was originally drawn up for the stadium that was going to be called Tolka Valley Park in Finglas, but that's not happening so the location and name could be anything. Most people seem to think it'll be somewhere in Fingal though, but that could mean anythwere really.

**pete** · 02/12/2004, 2:53 PM

Originally Posted by Slash/ED

I'd like to see grounds in Ireland try and make money through retail outlets and that kind of thing, as far as I know Rosenborg make a packet from that and it goes on everywhere in the continent and makes alot of money for the clubs, it doesn't happen enough here.

I'd be surprised if Rovers don't put at least a Centra or something onto the side of their ground as huge passing trade.

Planning Regs in this country probably make any development difficult let alone trying to get shops into sports facility.

**harpskid** · 02/12/2004, 3:29 PM

Originally Posted by GalwayFrancis

anyone got any online pics of the new finn harps stadium?

It hasn't been built yet

No, the plans haven't been released yet but i'd say they'll be up once the planning permission is lodged

**dapman1** · 02/12/2004, 3:55 PM

There has been planning permission in place at Station Road for a new stand on the opposite side from the current stand and club house for over a year now.

Unfortunatly things have been put up in the air a bit as the land that the pitch is on has been re-zoned as commercial/ retail (the council wants it to be the new town centre),to cater for the extra 20,000 people expected to be living in Newbridge in the next few years.

So much for sporting ammenities within easy contact of the people, when you can always have more shops.

Also the pitches on the other side of the road which are leased from the county council has been re-zoned for the new Department of Defence building. So our landlords in Newbridge Town are left with a big decision, as their land is now worth a fortune. A lot depends on whether the councill will intervene to help in getting land close to Newbridge in much the same way that they did for the GAA, who have been left in much the same situation.

One further option would be to stay put, build the new stand and inlcude some retails space in it. Seeing as this wouldnt be in contravention of the planning regulations. Anyway, lots of decision need to be made.

**Buller** · 04/12/2004, 10:23 AM

[SIZE=4]hate that! the rovers new stadium in tallaght is supposed 2 be a 10,000 all-seater (3000+3000+2000+2000) ground when actually finished. but i cant seem 2 see that cum through anytime soon... here are the phases anyway[/SIZE]

**Slash/ED** · 08/12/2004, 8:06 PM

Here's the word on Shels new ground, apparently...

http://www.shelbournefc.ie/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1490

**A face** · 08/12/2004, 11:18 PM

It's the Hearse rd which is the road to Donabate not Skerries/Rush Rd.The location stated in the fingal is two miles from Swords.they Plan to build a training Campus which will be up to UEFA standards.This will be the second such site in Ireland Landsdowne being the other.Other options closer to Dublin centre where none staters due to planning problems.Hopefully this Site wont experience this problem.Transport to this area should be of little concern at this stage.If things happen as planned transport shall available when needed.

It doesn't sound good lads .... obviously some of the problems that are presented now wont be an issue when up and running but sounds a bit dodgy to say the least. You are moving away from the pool of fans you are hoping to win from the sounds of it.

**onceahoop** · 09/12/2004, 3:47 PM

Originally Posted by A face

It doesn't sound good lads .... obviously some of the problems that are presented now wont be an issue when up and running but sounds a bit dodgy to say the least. You are moving away from the pool of fans you are hoping to win from the sounds of it.

There is a huge potential fanbase in the region. Swords (pop. 30000+) is 5 mins away. Donabate is growing rapidly. Lusk, Rush and Skerries with a total projected population in 3 years of 50,000 are only 10-15 mins away. Balbriggan a growing town is only 15mins away. Malahide 15mins. Artane Coolock Whitehall are all only 15mins. All these areas have vibrant football clubs and all are potential supporters. By the time the project is finished there will be a huge improvement in the transport infrastructure in the area. The propose development is beside the M1 so acess should be fairly quick. It takes 6-7mins to drive from the Coolock intersection to the Donabate intersection and about 5 mins from the m50 junction. I think it could be a great move for Shels.