Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

**EatYerGreens** · 22/04/2022, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by EalingGreen

I think I read somewhere that those were all WW1 veterans, called in because they knew basic drill.

And weren;t afraid to follo commands that potentially see them killed

**EalingGreen** · 26/04/2022, 5:04 PM

Originally Posted by EatYerGreens

And weren;t afraid to follo commands that potentially see them killed

Ha ha, very good! Though to be fair to their regard for Health & Safety in those days, they might have had an oul fella stationed out the back, checking to see any cracks opening up.

And thinking some more about it, its more likely that those people in the video were actually workers building the stadium, many of whom were also WW1 veterans who therefore "knew the drill".

Meanwhile, here's what looks like another Belfast Roof, this time on the old Lourdes Stadium, one-time home of Drogheda:

Though from googling, it seems this has since been demolished as the site was refurbished.

**GUFCghost** · 26/04/2022, 6:57 PM

any chance Drogs could move back to Lourdes? Have they any plans for a new ground? United Park looks awful on telly

**Martinho II** · 26/04/2022, 8:08 PM

Originally Posted by GUFCghost

any chance Drogs could move back to Lourdes? Have they any plans for a new ground? United Park looks awful on telly

Where was Lourdes located GUFC as I was never in it ?

**EatYerGreens** · 26/04/2022, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by GUFCghost

any chance Drogs could move back to Lourdes? Have they any plans for a new ground? United Park looks awful on telly

They could probably do with a trip to Lourdes

**EatYerGreens** · 26/04/2022, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

Where was Lourdes located GUFC as I was never in it ?

It's still there - across from the hospital. The council own it these days.

**Straightstory** · 27/04/2022, 9:39 AM

The claim that Lourdes Stadium was 'regarded as one of the finest stadiums in the league' is mystifying. It was a complete dump - even worse than United 'Head In The Game' Park.

https://www.balls.ie/football/6-form...-in-use-300971

**Longfordian** · 27/04/2022, 9:45 AM

I didn't know until now that Parc Ui Rinn and Flower Lodge are the same place. I've never been to it but have read both names over the years without any idea of the connection.

**EatYerGreens** · 27/04/2022, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

I didn't know until now that Parc Ui Rinn and Flower Lodge are the same place. I've never been to it but have read both names over the years without any idea of the connection.

Yeah - the GAA swooped in to buy Flower Lodge, which was a huge loss to football in Cork. None of the grounds used since (Bishopstown, Turners Cross) compared to Flower Lodge, or its potential.

The real story of how Cork GAA bought Flower Lodge (irishexaminer.com)

**brendy_éire** · 27/04/2022, 3:04 PM

Originally Posted by EatYerGreens

The real story of how Cork GAA bought Flower Lodge (irishexaminer.com)

Interesting that they thought the AOH wouldn't sell to the GAA. Never understood why Cork GAA have two decent grounds beside each other in such a large county.

On another point, at Turners Cross, can people just watch the match from the outdoor area of the Horseshoe pub (or Corner Flag, as it is now)?

**El-Pietro** · 27/04/2022, 5:34 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

On another point, at Turners Cross, can people just watch the match from the outdoor area of the Horseshoe pub (or Corner Flag, as it is now)?

Yep. Not sure how good the view is though.

**nigel-harps1954** · 05/05/2022, 12:44 PM

Big boost for Shels today. Tolka is to be kept for sporting use after DCC abandoned plans to rezone it.

**oldfan** · 05/05/2022, 12:45 PM

https://m.independent.ie/sport/socce...-41617002.html

**Glen Of Aherlow** · 05/05/2022, 1:24 PM

I see St Pats were included in the statement , anybody hear anything about redevolping Richmond ? hard to see what could be done given location of ground

**bohsmug** · 05/05/2022, 2:21 PM

Yeah, I was surprised to hear about Richmond. Could easily fit 2 small roofed stands, 1 behind each goal. Maybe a bit like Inver Park in Larne if there's enough space for new dressing rooms. After that, not sure. The site is quite small and access is limited. The main stand always felt quite tight to me. It could look lovely with modest improvement, just not sure if it's feasible.

**TonyD** · 05/05/2022, 2:23 PM

Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow

I see St Pats were included in the statement , anybody hear anything about redevolping Richmond ? hard to see what could be done given location of ground

Certainly would seem to be limited scope for developing Richmond much, given the tight surroundings, especially the river on one side. Hard to see the inclusion of Richmond in the statement as much more than platitudes. The council had a chance to help Pats with the Richmond arena plan and weren’t willing to do so. If this means they will give some actual help as regards developing Richmond then it will be good news, but I remain sceptical.

**Glen Of Aherlow** · 05/05/2022, 3:20 PM

Originally Posted by TonyD

Certainly would seem to be limited scope for developing Richmond much, given the tight surroundings, especially the river on one side. Hard to see the inclusion of Richmond in the statement as much more than platitudes. The council had a chance to help Pats with the Richmond arena plan and weren’t willing to do so. If this means they will give some actual help as regards developing Richmond then it will be good news, but I remain sceptical.

Yeah struck me as being lip service from Keegan where Richmond is concerned , don't think Bohs will get their shiny new stadium either , probably a bit of an upgrade on what's there at Dalymount currently

**sbgawa** · 05/05/2022, 3:38 PM

Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow

Yeah struck me as being lip service from Keegan where Richmond is concerned , don't think Bohs will get their shiny new stadium either , probably a bit of an upgrade on what's there at Dalymount currently

Id be happy to see Tolka retained and with a bit of work both it and Dalymount could be made fit for use.
Knock down the two empty stands in Dalymount and put in covered Terace +Seating and you have 6k stadium.
Tolka knock down the empty stand and replace with covered Tce/Seats accross the width and you have 5.5k.

Not shiny new Stadiums but fit for purpose and deliverable.

**Nesta99** · 05/05/2022, 3:40 PM

Originally Posted by Straightstory

The claim that Lourdes Stadium was 'regarded as one of the finest stadiums in the league' is mystifying. It was a complete dump - even worse than United 'Head In The Game' Park.

https://www.balls.ie/football/6-form...-in-use-300971

Whomever wrote that was being sentimental for sure. It was a real headache of a place from being derelict, to fending off the grab all types looking for exclusive use of the site, to getting LCC to fund something functional - original proposal had 4 running lanes (not even an outer 4 lanes increasing the grass area) so unusable for competitive athletics and could only have been used for training, trying to be suitable for all but would have been damn all good to any, standard LCC trying to do capital sports projects on the cheap. It was hoped that DUFC would be amenable to taking it on in exchange for United Park which was a non runner for a all sorts of reasons. In the end at least a proper track was done.

**Kingdom** · 05/05/2022, 4:19 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

Id be happy to see Tolka retained and with a bit of work both it and Dalymount could be made fit for use.
Knock down the two empty stands in Dalymount and put in covered Terace +Seating and you have 6k stadium.
Tolka knock down the empty stand and replace with covered Tce/Seats accross the width and you have 5.5k.

Not shiny new Stadiums but fit for purpose and deliverable.

I am assuming that this is a commendable effort at serious urine extraction?