hardybuck wrote: » A fairly handy solution is to establish a good park in ride facilitity in Carriganore for people arriving from the west, and from Cork etc., to park and ride into Walsh Park. If it was done properly, those who previously relied on arriving in cars for games could arrive by public transport from the likes of Dungarvan, or perhaps clubs could start organising more buses, which would reduce the reliance on cars which would be more environmentally friendly.
twistables wrote: » Why can't the 4sides of Walsh park be developed with the town end getting a open terrace. I know dressing rooms and meeting rooms are planned for there but with a bit of design work could the dressing rooms be incorporated into the stands. This could increase the capacity to 20k while keeping the location central to the city.
redlead wrote: » I don't think Walsh Park is the right decision, it will be mayhem for championship games. My main concern is around the competence of the county board to develop any stadium no matter where it is though. You just know that when it's done that Walsh Park will still be an embarrassing sh!thole that would make Heysel seem like state of the art. Bare in mind that this is a CB that thinks that a concrete bank and actual seats in a stand are an unnecessary extravagance.
Deiseen wrote: » This is just something I can't understand...
Christy Browne wrote: » HatchetMan7 wrote: » Why are we only getting a couple of thousand at county finals? Is it the venues, the cost of entrance, lack of interest or lack of promotion etc? I don't accept that nothing can be done about it. Why not build 2-3 thousand seater stadium then, state of the art, if that's the goal. The question is, is it possible to get more bums on seats for county finals. The answer is of course. How do you do it? Without sugar coating it, the majority of people just don’t give a toss about the club games in Waterford. Ballygunner winning it out handily every year probably doesn’t help. A 20,000 seater stadium that would be full twice a year until they decide to change the championship structures again in a few years time would be absolute madness.
HatchetMan7 wrote: » Why are we only getting a couple of thousand at county finals? Is it the venues, the cost of entrance, lack of interest or lack of promotion etc? I don't accept that nothing can be done about it. Why not build 2-3 thousand seater stadium then, state of the art, if that's the goal. The question is, is it possible to get more bums on seats for county finals. The answer is of course. How do you do it?
thesultan wrote: » Would it be full though?
Deiseen wrote: » thesultan wrote: » Would it be full though? Surely would be, if we had tipp or cork in the championship. The novelty of having championship games in Waterford would also be a big factor.
Mulbert wrote: » Sure they should build it for the novelty factor alone?
Deiseen wrote: » The question was about it selling out. Its been a long time since we've had championship hurling in town and im pointing out that the novelty would go a long way to helping ticket sales...
Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: » Are many neutrals heading to Thurles on Sunday for the Munster final? Hard to know will it be a game or a one sided affair? Ballygunner have not started fast in their last two games and I don't expect NP to slow down so they will need to start hot.
thesultan wrote: » Would the east be any good in backing one of their own?
twistables wrote: » With a 20k stadium would bring in more revenue that will help fund the county board. Also if the cb updated the website every so often and be more active on social platforms the attendance at club matches may be higher during the club championship culminating in a bigger attendance at county final. Small measures but all help towards the end goal.
Mastermcgrath wrote: » It’s not going to happen, nor is Carrignore. It’s nothing more than a pipe dream. Let’s just accept that Walsh Park upgrade is approved and get on with it. There’s nothing we can do about it here and everyone harping on about it is only a waste of time.
twistables wrote: » Isn't this attitude what's really wrong. The "lets just accept" Maybe Walsh park will end up being the upgrade of choice but could the county board not do a bit of due diligence and explore all options FULLY before spending money.
Relhcstirt wrote: » Great win for Ireland. That's the commitment we need from the Deise!!
Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: » Ballygunner in with a right good chance here. One point up at half time. Well in the game from open play.