Seriously though, let home it comes to pass. There is quite a lot to be positive with ground developments at the moment.Originally Posted by Park_Lane
On another note, why does every press release from clubs regarding development of stadiums have to profusely thank John Delaney?
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What are all the white containers/drums at the bottom, part of the diesel recycling operationThere are two access points into the ground, however both are on the stand side. One of the access points is not in this picture, it is just outside the bottom left of this picture.
However, there is plenty of land surrounding Oriel Park, so there is no physical impediment, only a financial one.
"Now jump up there and stuff that son of a bitch in the basket, chief"
James Rogers has a story in the Argus local paper today, not too much detail more that the top Peak 6 guys had a good look around on their first visit pre Levadia game and were impressed with the potential space wise, he did mention they have plans, but of course no details other than would have to be in line with ‘our friends from the council’
The space is huge around the ground, and in this photo where the YDC is, there is also an underground carpark, the players use that on matchday, the bar has been re-stocked after being out of use for years and they eventually opened it for fans during a match (Levadia – before and HT).
For me this is the perfect spot to build on, while using the YDC as the backpart, easy access to all facilities in there, and maybe even a catering area, wouldn’t be too hard to build as the YDC is also huge inside and part of it is on two floors. Behind both goals also have potential, the town end would be the best to start with then then stand could be extended both sides, but there is housing at the away section so height restrictions would apply.
Even if they build one new stand per season it could be achievable. Access will be a problem though, not ideal having all of this on one side, car parking will be another, not sure how many the YDC spot can hold, don't think its that big.
On the Drogs announcement, my first thought also was on the FAI cashing in United Park, that’s prime real estate and they will have no prob selling to the highest bidder, they’ll make a fortune with that land.
No problem with it being built as would be a decent facility for municipal events, LCC obviously no interest in Oriel Park partnership, probably due to Peake 6, plus it would add to the improvements with grounds hosting LOI matches, hopefully Dundalk will have upgrades in place around the same time of this.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), first Irish club to win points in a group stage in Europe (2016).
The containers are stocks of the black stuff that is under the actual pitch, Benson mentioned this on the LOI weekly podcast yesterday, UEFA requirement to ensure the pitch is passed for euro games, to do with the pitch being made a little heavier for these games.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), first Irish club to win points in a group stage in Europe (2016).
Easy on Oriel - you might be building your hopes unnecessarily.
There is little new here in that article, and it might be advisable to be be patient and to have modest expectations of what might happen in the short term
Great news for Drogs!
Anyone know where the site is though? Hopefuly not way out of the town...
I just don’t get how every positive thing that the FAI do is solely down to Delaney and it is cringeworthy to hear politicians and club officials constantly profess undying gratitude to Delaney. It’s what happens in dictatorships where the “leader” is solely responsible for everything good and has no responsibility for anything bad. It does my head in.
It's pure authoritatian-style politics.
They know that if the don't kiss his arse they might not get any crumbs from the top table next time.
Embarrassing stuff.
Like SK allowing the players to dream of playing in the Amsterdam Arena (more unlikely after last night) we are also allowed to dream.
I’d be happy with one new stand !
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), first Irish club to win points in a group stage in Europe (2016).
Where exactly is this proposed new ground going to be located? The only mention of a location in the press release is North Drogheda which does really help.
https://www.independent.ie/regionals...-36234091.html
Not the most accessible location.
i don't know the area well to be honest. Is it still within the town? Easily walkable?
Its not in the town.
Its at the edge of suburban sprawl to the east of the town.
30 minutes walk from West St, 35 minutes from the bus station, 45 minutes from the train station.
Not that easy to drive to either.
By the time its actually built (if ever) Drogheda is likely to have grown in size and population I'd imagine due to its proximity to Dublin. If they can make sure its well connected via public transport (local bus or tram or similar) then great. If it ends up being as isolated as Flancare or Lissywoolen then its a backwards step and will harm the clubs growth.
Is Lissywoolen still as isolated? I thought the urban sprawl had almost reached out there by now?
Athlones probably not as bad as Longford (or even worse Wexford) but it feels like its very out of the way. Bishopstown had a similar problem back in the 90s.
Major residential development in Drogheda is likely to be towards the south and west as that is where the road to Dublin is. This proposed development in never going to be a central assessable location.
As for public transport, no chance of that in provincial Ireland.
I still think it is a great deal for Drogheda. It will be a new stadium with plenty of pitches for their underage sides.
They have a chance of growing there. There is no chance of that in United Park.
If there's plenty of ancillary features to it (which it appears there are), then that should negate the location a bit.
You want somewhere where people will be going to regularly for other events at the minimum.
Don't Wexford at least have a proper base there with training pitches, astros, clubhouse etc? Longford is just a stadium plonked in the middle of the countryside as far as i remember, although it's been a long time since i was there so correct me if i'm wrong.
Maybe lissywollen/Glanmire/Roadstone/Sligo, and now Drogheda, template is the best way to go. Get a big space on the edge of your town/city and build a proper club base where your stadium and your whole academy can be based in the same hub.
I heard he wasn’t impressed.
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