Pairc Ui Chaoimh re-development

clerk

Looks very likely the 2 Ed Sheeran concerts sold out, so nice few bob there.

vkid

clerk wrote:

Looks very likely the 2 Ed Sheeran concerts sold out, so nice few bob there.

Don't think any of the Irish dates are sold out

Richmond Ultra

They are all sold out with the exception of one of the Dublin shows.

vkid

They are now apparently.

ScrubsfanChris

Reports that the first game will take place next Sunday, Glen Rovers v CIT

zetalambda

hufpc8w3adnk65

Is that another pitch along side it?

purpleisafruit

MrMac84 wrote: »

Is that another pitch along side it?

The "Centre of Excellence"

ScrubsfanChris

MrMac84 wrote: »

Is that another pitch along side it?

Only full size all-weather GAA pitch in the country don't ya know :P

hufpc8w3adnk65

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Only full size all-weather GAA pitch in the country don't ya know :P

Is it flood lit aswell?

Quintis

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Only full size all-weather GAA pitch in the country don't ya know :P

With UL

D'Agger

MrMac84 wrote: »

Is it flood lit aswell?

I'd be shocked if it wasn't - walked past the other day after a gig in the Marquee & it looks huge in fairness. Could easily have two, maybe 3 teams at a stretch working drills out there at once & alternating with gym work.

Will be interesting to hear how it's used

ScrubsfanChris

Quintis wrote: »

With UL

Maybe the only one owned/operated by the GAA then

MrMac84 wrote: »

Is it flood lit aswell?

Yes, have a look at the image zetalambda posted above

GavRedKing

I didnt think it would be as open as it is, if youre coming down through the village and passing down the hill by CAB it loooks like a good setup.

The whole area is mighty impressive now theyve took down the wooden boards.

D'Agger

Is there a running/walking path around the grounds also - semed to be a narrow path around the perimeter, wondering if it's an additional small thing that could be used for people doing light training, most likely it's for supporters entering/exiting but would be cool to see.

salmocab

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

MrMac84 wrote: »

Is that another pitch along side it?

Only full size all-weather GAA pitch in the country don't ya know :P

Out of interest what makes it a full size all weather pitch that other astro pitches arent, as plenty of clubs near me have what appear to be full size all weather pitches. Or if your joking and I just dont get it I apologise.

ScrubsfanChris

salmocab wrote: »

Out of interest what makes it a full size all weather pitch that other astro pitches arent, as plenty of clubs near me have what appear to be full size all weather pitches. Or if your joking and I just dont get it I apologise.

Ignore me, I was mis-informed

ScrubsfanChris

D'Agger wrote: »

Is there a running/walking path around the grounds also - semed to be a narrow path around the perimeter, wondering if it's an additional small thing that could be used for people doing light training, most likely it's for supporters entering/exiting but would be cool to see.

There will be public walkways pretty much all around and between the South stand and all-weather pitch. The all-weather pitch is completely fenced off to the public though.
Also some of the paths form part of the marina park development plan so wont be completed straight away

GavRedKing

Theyve worked on knocking the old showground buildings too, a but further up from the Pairc, opposite the marquee as it stands.

Whats going in there, I'm assuming theyre making it a greeenway or a park or something.

ScrubsfanChris

GavRedKing wrote: »

Theyve worked on knocking the old showground buildings too, a but further up from the Pairc, opposite the marquee as it stands.

Whats going in there, I'm assuming theyre making it a greeenway or a park or something.

johnnyryan89

salmocab wrote: »

Out of interest what makes it a full size all weather pitch that other astro pitches arent, as plenty of clubs near me have what appear to be full size all weather pitches. Or if your joking and I just dont get it I apologise.

The one in UL according to them is the same dimensions as the pitch in Croke Park so maybe that's what they mean by full size.

GavRedKing

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

I was wondering what the deep channel they were digging around the pathway was for.

Is the concrete pour for the terraces and the formerly non roofed stand basically an identical copy of the predecessors they knocked or is it even a slightly flatter pitch?

At least no poles in the way which is something i suppose.

namloc1980

Confirmed both hurling quarter finals will be in the Pairc.

Clare v Tipp. Saturday 22nd @ 3pm.
Wexford v Waterford. Sunday 23rd @ 4pm.

ScrubsfanChris

namloc1980 wrote: »

Confirmed both hurling quarter finals will be in the Pairc.

Clare v Tipp. Saturday 22nd @ 3pm.
Wexford v Waterford. Sunday 23rd @ 4pm.

At least some common sense has prevailed having them on separate days.

ScrubsfanChris

Deleted User wrote: »

Is the concrete pour for the terraces and the formerly non roofed stand basically an identical copy of the predecessors they knocked or is it even a slightly flatter pitch?

Its the same rake (steep enough for good views) but noticeable a bit taller all round.

Water John

Will Hawk Eye be there on the 22/23rd?
Could have an interesting controversy, if not.

blue note

Limerick would be a far more suitable venue for Clare vs Tipp. Thurles would be closer for Waterford and Wexford and it's far easier to park there and get out of the town after. They should play the games in the most suitable location. If that means that Ed Sheeran is the first big event in PUC then so be it.

ScrubsfanChris

Limerick probably deserves another big game this season, but should Thurles host another? 6 or 7 big games already took place there this summer. Under your plan no neutral game would ever be played in Cork.

namloc1980

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Limerick probably deserves another big game this season, but should Thurles host another? 6 or 7 big games already took place there this summer. Under your plan no neutral game would ever be played in Cork.

Cork and Mayo will be in Limerick. While Cork won't bring anyone, Mayo will bring a decent crowd.