The GAA architectural philosophy of "Decent main stand,three big terraces" would suit the league quite well
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I often thought the same on GAA grounds, a case of cram as many in as possible, no real oversight body in control, so they can build what they want / need. There can't be too many sporting organisations who built a brand new terrace (and huge one too) in the 21st century, Hill 16.
No news for a long time from Dundalk on redevelopment plans for Oriel Park, the pitch was obviously the absolute priority but it would be good to see some news of plans further ahead.
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Celtic built a small safe standing terrace of 4,000 spaces, only opened this season..Looking to expand it more and more each year.
All German teams have a terrace behind the goals (Dortmund the main example)
Its only because English football does not allow terraces that we don't see all the big clubs in England do it.
Yeah I think to be fair Dundalk have said previously that they had feasibility studies done on what they can do to the old ground, money talks at the end of the day so that will dictate what can be done. You're also right on the actual drawdown of the money, that takes a fair bit of time to arrive. Also I think Dundalk got some already from UEFA to help them arrange logistics during the EL run.
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You could achieve a lot of category two requirements with one stand,after round two of qualifying it would usually be worth while switching to the aviva.
Out of interest,is Thomand Park category four?
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To further on this Celtic actually have a huge waiting list for tickets in the safe standing area it does draw and reignite interest from people who wouldn't normally be happy to go and sit and watch football.
MLS clubs that are building stadiums are including terraces and I believe Tottenham have designed one of the stands in their new ground to be easily convertible to safe standing.
I hate sitting at football matches especially when you end up standing cause people in front are standing and then there is nearly a row. So I am not surprised that the likes of Celtic have a load of people wanting tickets fr that area. It isnt much of a problem here when the issue around the league is more a lack of seating but in the long run safe standing areas should be considered in the design of new 'stands'.
Yeah it's a bit more expensive but it adds another dimension to the marketing of the league if targeted at the right people. I hope they consider it for the east stand in Tallaght at some point,if they do it this off season they could even save money and just move the seats to the new stand
Posted on our forum following this evenings AGM.
New Stadium
1.There was a structural integrity study done on current structure and it was deemed that it is still fit for purpose
2.A meeting with the Capital sports scheme took place in February and new plans were submitted.
New structure
Stadium to have to fully seated stands and terraced ends 5,500-6,000 capacity
West Stand(current build) 1954 seats with admin building, changing room
East Stand approx 2000-2500 seats
2 x Terraced ends combined capacity of approx 1500
Above is rough guide,
plans are currently with FAI and county board, its expect to have decision made in 6-8 weeks. When a general supporters meeting will be called and fully details plans published
Club will need help once new plans published details of which will be announced at said meeting
Its planned to have project complete ready for start of 2019 or 2020 season
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1954 seats?
Nice.
Good thing Derry didn't try that one. What would they pick?
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They'd have to build different stands for each restart. Could end up with quite a big stadium that way in fairness.
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Ground move update from AGM: http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=4836
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You're moving the ground now? JESUS!
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So if you think Bohs are big read this. http://www.astronomy.ie/perpespective.html
One stand with 1928 seats. Another with 1985 seats. Another with 2010 seats. And another under the ground.
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