CK22 wrote: » http://kildaregaa.ie/update-st-conleths-park-re-development Kildare have got permission to develop the stand at Conleths Park. Nice little stand I have to say, no pillars in the way, a VIP section. Capacity will rise to 15,000 following completion. Finally a stadium that makes sense in terms of size and facilities. Further development of terraces expected in coming years.
C__MC wrote: » Just seen the state of casement Park last night So sad At this stage - could the ground be re opened and tidied up until planning permission is given? Awful Call by Antrim GAA to shut it
gandalf wrote: » To cult of Scientology are the ones funding the whole operation so your splittings hairs with that one. So if a club is in a disadvantaged area it gives them a green light to accept funding from anyone no matter the blowback on the general community?
roadmaster wrote: » Hopefully the campaign to keep clones will be successful. Much better town and Craic for games than where casement is
Bonniedog wrote: » Local politicians also had a hand in this as they envisaged a re-developed Casement as a prestige project for the city. There will be nothing to re-develop soon.
threeball wrote: » Good. There shouldn't be a penny put in to this project until a realistic stadium proposition is put in place. 15,000 would be more than enough. This year showed that large stadia are not needed. I can think of only 3 games all year that filled a ground of 30k plus and all were hurling games. The GAA don't need another trophy millstone. Invest the money in games development.
Bonniedog wrote: » It was rejected on safety grounds, and they also lost a court appeal. So far as I recall, there was only one set of entrances and exits in old ground on stand side? Granted I was only ever there for Dublin league games so may be mistaken. They seemed to have dropped the proposal now and of course the local West Belfast politicos - SF basically - have seemingly lost interest so Antrim GAA is left with godawful mess and reliant on a few club grounds which are just about okay for Antrim league games but would probably force then to use Newry if the footballers drew big game at home in Ulster, .
threeball wrote: » . No team outside Dublin should have a home ground capable of holding more than 15k.
zetecescort wrote: » I take it you didnt see any of the hurling this year so
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » I dont quite get your point tbh? What about Ulster and Munster finals, mayo V galway?
roadmaster wrote: » The end of the road for the current casement plan?https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2018/08/28/news/casement-park-antrim-gaa-chief-says-it-may-be-time-for-plan-b--1417523/
J Cheever Loophole wrote: » I hope not, although the story above is a reflection of the deep frustration that Antrim Gaels must feel. The money for the redevelopment of Casement has been set aside specifically for that project, but the current hold up relates to the impasse at Stormont. The Casement Park redevelopment is hoped to be not just a boost for Gaelic Games in the west of the City, but a boost for the local economy, as the aim is for the ground to be a regular concert venue and to have facilities for hosting business conferences etc. That said, it is Antrim who are losing out, and the question must be asked as to why the ground itself was allowed to fall into disrepair before any start date for redevelopment was confirmed.
914 wrote: » Waterford's Walsh Park has received planning from Waterford city and County council for redevelopment of the ground.https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/home/333474/waterford-gaa-granted-permission-to-redevelop-walsh-park.html Images of the development in the next linkhttp://www.waterfordinyourpocket.com/proposed-development-walsh-park/
CK22 wrote: » A solid stadium design there. Nothing special, but a comfortable and compact stadium. It’ll probably hold about 17k maybe. Not too sure why you’d have an uncovered seated stand. I’d rather stand in the rain, rather than sit on wet seats. At least there’s going to be a covered terrace. Something that more GAA stadiums need.
The GAA is in talks to buy the former Holy Cross College which could be turned into a hotel and social housing. The Archdiocese of Dublin announced the discussions, blaming financial strains on the upkeep of the property as a primary reason for the sale. Currently only the GAA and the diocese are involved in talks on the purchase of the Drumcondra property, which hasn't been operational as a seminary college since 2000. The building, founded in 1854, is currently listed by Dublin City Council as a protected structure, and the owners are in talks with architectural experts to ensure it is preserved. The diocese has said the land will be used for social, affordable and private housing, a hotel and sport facilities for children and young adults. The Clonliffe Road land is a stone's throw away from GAA headquarters at Croke Park. A statement from the diocese said it was co-operating closely with the GAA "on plans to ensure the lands and buildings be developed into one of the most significant community projects for the north city.
