New stadium in Dublin

Third GAA stadium for the capital?
12 August 2011
The GAA is believed to be considering building a third stadium in Dublin.

According to a report in today's Irish Daily Star, the Leinster Council is to carry out a feasibility study into building a 25,000-capacity stadium on a greenfield site at a cost of EUR100 million on the west side of the city.

With nearby provincial grounds such as Pairc Tailteann in Navan and St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge badly in need of upgrade work, the provincial body believes investing in a new stadium, which could act as a home ground for Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth and possibly Westmeath and Wicklow, may be a better option in the long run.

"We are aware of the situation in the north of the province," Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly said.

"There are a number of grounds that would not be up to scratch under health and safety requirements and cannot meet the needs of paying customers in a modern-day context."

The Leinster Council's plan is certain to raise eyebrows, particularly in the current economic climate. A similar proposal by former GAA president Nickey Brennan to construct a multi-purpose stadium in Abbotstown, West Dublin was shot down in 2007.


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Royal_Girl2k9 wrote:

Third GAA stadium for the capital?
12 August 2011
The GAA is believed to be considering building a third stadium in Dublin.

According to a report in today's Irish Daily Star, the Leinster Council is to carry out a feasibility study into building a 25,000-capacity stadium on a greenfield site at a cost of EUR100 million on the west side of the city.

With nearby provincial grounds such as Pairc Tailteann in Navan and St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge badly in need of upgrade work, the provincial body believes investing in a new stadium, which could act as a home ground for Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth and possibly Westmeath and Wicklow, may be a better option in the long run.

"We are aware of the situation in the north of the province," Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly said.

"There are a number of grounds that would not be up to scratch under health and safety requirements and cannot meet the needs of paying customers in a modern-day context."

The Leinster Council's plan is certain to raise eyebrows, particularly in the current economic climate. A similar proposal by former GAA president Nickey Brennan to construct a multi-purpose stadium in Abbotstown, West Dublin was shot down in 2007.


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I hope to god this is some sort of joke. I can't see any of these counties wanting to move their home grounds, never mind sharing them with another county. It would also be a fairly long drive down if you were living in north Louth.

mullins wrote:

Royal_Girl2k9 wrote:

Third GAA stadium for the capital?
12 August 2011
The GAA is believed to be considering building a third stadium in Dublin.

According to a report in today's Irish Daily Star, the Leinster Council is to carry out a feasibility study into building a 25,000-capacity stadium on a greenfield site at a cost of EUR100 million on the west side of the city.

With nearby provincial grounds such as Pairc Tailteann in Navan and St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge badly in need of upgrade work, the provincial body believes investing in a new stadium, which could act as a home ground for Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth and possibly Westmeath and Wicklow, may be a better option in the long run.

"We are aware of the situation in the north of the province," Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly said.

"There are a number of grounds that would not be up to scratch under health and safety requirements and cannot meet the needs of paying customers in a modern-day context."

The Leinster Council's plan is certain to raise eyebrows, particularly in the current economic climate. A similar proposal by former GAA president Nickey Brennan to construct a multi-purpose stadium in Abbotstown, West Dublin was shot down in 2007.


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I hope to god this is some sort of joke. I can't see any of these counties wanting to move their home grounds, never mind sharing them with another county. It would also be a fairly long drive down if you were living in north Louth.

Heard about this years ago,and a friend said it do me again recently that the Gaa wan't to go a head and build a second stadium in Dublin....Part of the Bertie bowl idea was that Lansdowne ,would hold Gaa Games up to stadium capacity IE like Mayo-Kerry next week..Leaving Croker free For Dublin games and All-Ireland Finals ,All 5 of them this year

Royal_Girl2k9 wrote:

mullins wrote:

Royal_Girl2k9 wrote:

Third GAA stadium for the capital?
12 August 2011
The GAA is believed to be considering building a third stadium in Dublin.

According to a report in today's Irish Daily Star, the Leinster Council is to carry out a feasibility study into building a 25,000-capacity stadium on a greenfield site at a cost of EUR100 million on the west side of the city.

With nearby provincial grounds such as Pairc Tailteann in Navan and St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge badly in need of upgrade work, the provincial body believes investing in a new stadium, which could act as a home ground for Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth and possibly Westmeath and Wicklow, may be a better option in the long run.

"We are aware of the situation in the north of the province," Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly said.

"There are a number of grounds that would not be up to scratch under health and safety requirements and cannot meet the needs of paying customers in a modern-day context."

The Leinster Council's plan is certain to raise eyebrows, particularly in the current economic climate. A similar proposal by former GAA president Nickey Brennan to construct a multi-purpose stadium in Abbotstown, West Dublin was shot down in 2007.


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I hope to god this is some sort of joke. I can't see any of these counties wanting to move their home grounds, never mind sharing them with another county. It would also be a fairly long drive down if you were living in north Louth.

Heard about this years ago,and a friend said it do me again recently that the Gaa wan't to go a head and build a second stadium in Dublin....Part of the Bertie bowl idea was that Lansdowne ,would hold Gaa Games up to stadium capacity IE like Mayo-Kerry next week..Leaving Croker free For Dublin games and All-Ireland Finals ,All 5 of them this year

It'd be a bit lonely for the poor auld dubs if yous were by yourself in Croke Park the whole time..

mullins wrote:

Royal_Girl2k9 wrote:

mullins wrote:

Royal_Girl2k9 wrote:

Third GAA stadium for the capital?
12 August 2011
The GAA is believed to be considering building a third stadium in Dublin.

According to a report in today's Irish Daily Star, the Leinster Council is to carry out a feasibility study into building a 25,000-capacity stadium on a greenfield site at a cost of EUR100 million on the west side of the city.

With nearby provincial grounds such as Pairc Tailteann in Navan and St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge badly in need of upgrade work, the provincial body believes investing in a new stadium, which could act as a home ground for Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth and possibly Westmeath and Wicklow, may be a better option in the long run.

"We are aware of the situation in the north of the province," Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly said.

"There are a number of grounds that would not be up to scratch under health and safety requirements and cannot meet the needs of paying customers in a modern-day context."

The Leinster Council's plan is certain to raise eyebrows, particularly in the current economic climate. A similar proposal by former GAA president Nickey Brennan to construct a multi-purpose stadium in Abbotstown, West Dublin was shot down in 2007.


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I hope to god this is some sort of joke. I can't see any of these counties wanting to move their home grounds, never mind sharing them with another county. It would also be a fairly long drive down if you were living in north Louth.

Heard about this years ago,and a friend said it do me again recently that the Gaa wan't to go a head and build a second stadium in Dublin....Part of the Bertie bowl idea was that Lansdowne ,would hold Gaa Games up to stadium capacity IE like Mayo-Kerry next week..Leaving Croker free For Dublin games and All-Ireland Finals ,All 5 of them this year

It'd be a bit lonely for the poor auld dubs if yous were by yourself in Croke Park the whole time..

Won't be long till it will be North Dublin V South Dublin finals,Good to see the Gaa are making plans for it