QuoteIsn't the new stand going on the square end in Tallaght?Originally Posted by vinnie
I'd love to see a small terrace behind one of the Goals in Tallafornia, preferably the Square end, but cant see it happening
Isn't the new stand going on the square end in Tallaght?
https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
Tallaght would be great if the fans were closer to the pitch.
Perhaps it's not as severe for home fans, but away fans are kept very far back from the pitch.
The only thing that Tallaght lacks is atmosphere.
I don't think Shels, Bohs or the council know what Shels are planning to do! but if Bohs have to get out of Dalymount whilst it is being refurbished then Tolka is the obvious short term solution. The only issues with Inchicore that I've heard from home fans is the lack of a roof on the home, Patron's, stand. The roof on the away shed end only runs halfway over, which is an issue on wet nights. Only ever full when Rovers or Bohs play there. Last time I enquired about funding I was told by Pat's that the FAI told them there wasn't any money available to them but that Garret Kelleher was still looking for funding.
Last edited by Mark; 27/01/2016 at 2:21 PM.
The pitch at Oriel Park has passed the UEFA Level 2 test again this year.
What does level 2 mean? Foundation level?
Level 2 means we can host a game in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.
There was some doubt as the pitch was due to be replaced but this was postponed as the club seeks resolution of the Oriel Park lease with the previous owner.
No it hasn't. The club have confirmed the test took place on Tuesday and be a while before they get the results
The club are waiting on official notification.
It is Nigel, but I just have a old fondness for Behind the Goal terraces
Sure make the area behind goal and standing area ! ! !
We are the SR the SRFC.......
Part time Finn Harps too :)
The footballgroundsguide website is looking for Wexford and Finn Harps fans to give some info and photos on their grounds for the new season if anyone can help. It's a great website with information on all stadiums from different levels all over Britain and Ireland.
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/socc...ames-1.2521565
A last ditch attempt from Matthews to get himself a few quid?
https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
More Oriel Park threats in today's IT. I presume it'll never come to that though.
Dundalk may lose access to Oriel Park
Have you ever won the treble?
A desperate last throw of the dice by Matthews.
However, there is no point in burying heads in the sand, this needs resolving.
Louth Council are owed planning levies. Between DFC, LCC, and Matthews, these need to be settled.
Back to back league winners, FAI Cup winners and now they don't have to play in Oriel Park, everything's coming up Dundalk these days..
Here on a technicality.
Looks like Mr. Matthews is holding all the good cards in this game. If he's holding the lease and is honouring his end of the lease agreement with the owner of OP, then he can sit back and wait for someone to pay up. The clock is running and it's currently in his favour.
Now the rights and wrongs of the situation is another debate. Just shows the problems that can arise when a club structure and ground usage is controlled by individuals, irrespective of their original intentions. It always has the potential to end in tears.
The ownership model of the Showgrounds is the only way to go.
Also, there's another PD club with major ground problems bubbling away just under the surface.
It will be swings and roundabouts for GM most likely. If Dundalk end up having to pay it wont be too long in his pocket. When the YDC was being built instead of it being entirely on Hiney Park, owned by GM as planned it was partly built on Oriel Park land owned by Des Casey without his permission and not as planning permission required. DC isnt at all pleased and himself and Gerry wouldn't be what you'd call friends. There would be little change left after Des Casey is paid for the land he lost and the cost of applying for planning retention to the Council, the legal bill associated and/or GM is told to pull it down. The sports capital grant of 250k would have to be repaid in all likelihood as a result also. There is a bit of leverage for the club yet and all before a possible expensive legal trail through the courts. We shall see but going to the press to tell them of a letter to the FAI? Bit of a last throw of the dice I think.
Last edited by Nesta99; 04/02/2016 at 1:45 PM.
He is just trying to get as much money as he can.
Throw in the issue that he built the YDC partially on land without permission, so i doubt he will want to be going to court!
If we ever end up in a new ground we will keep one area uncovered, derelict, and toiletless just for you smart ar*e
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