Ground improvements

[TrevDaRev2]

Peter Fitzpatrick resigned as Louth chairman yesterday https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic ... 75922.html

Seems coverage of the issue pointing to major issues with the planned stadium to the point Croke Park stepped in and told them not to proceed with the launch due to happen today. Much as its not great from a GAA fans point of view this could be a blessing in disguise if the issues are enough to prevent this whole project going ahead and send it back to the drawing board. Felt like a groundshare was a missed opportunity originally but Louth County Board might have no choice but to look at other options now

[Richie87]

It seems to be Croke Park are not convinced Louth have enough funds for it. They don't want to be bailing out Louth like they did with Pairc UI Chaoimh which was 25m over budget.

[Martin Lawlor80]

Fitzer withdraws offer to resign!! A cat with 9 lives

[Johnnybegood33]

Ground improvements, my boix. Why Why is there No Stadium in Co. Louth . Indictment on the so called Govt. Ministers & we know who they are & the L. C. C . who did sweet FA & are a waste of space . 👎👎

[niall_hearty2000]

Stadium in Louth you say? So would you be prepared to share with Drogheda and the GAA in somewhere like Dunleer or Ardee? That is the death knell to both Dundalk FC and Drogheda United imho

[Richie87]

Drogheda have potential new owners who plan to redevelop the ground

They also own Walshall https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/de ... t-stadium/

[Johnnybegood33]

I know what you mean Niall , we should never leave Oriel , thats a given . Ground improvements is the way to go . Its more out of frustration than anything else .

[Richie87]

Finn Harps new stadium costing 8million seems a decent figure compared to other grounds being developed.
https://www.donegaldaily.com/2023/06/08 ... s-stadium/

[niall_hearty2000]

I know what you mean Niall , we should never leave Oriel , thats a given . Ground improvements is the way to go . Its more out of frustration than anything else .

I don't agree that we shouldn't leave Oriel. It wasn't always our home we played in the athletic grounds prior to Oriel. But we shouldn't move outside of Dundalk.

[Louth4sam]

Finn Harps new stadium costing 8million seems a decent figure compared to other grounds being developed.
https://www.donegaldaily.com/2023/06/08 ... s-stadium/

Wonder how much it was scaled back? €8 Million could go a long way in Oriel as the Main stand and shed could be left until last. I still wouldn't be opposed to moving to a greenfield site if it would allow better potential for growth and improved facilities.

[Richie87]

Scaled it back from 11.5 million with a 6,130 Capacity. it was expected to rise with the inflation in constuction
https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2022 ... t-worries/

Dalymount went from 25million to over 40 million in a short period

[Towelie]

Have the bulbs in the mainstand been replaced? Always thought one or two of them were out with the rest faded, they all looked brand new. Noticed them standing shedside, could well have been a UEFA pre-requirement.

[TrevDaRev2]

In 2022, Dundalk FC formed a Development Group to examine all options and seek expert advice on the future of Oriel Park.
Since then, the Development Group, which consists of Simon Blackmore, Stephen Neary, Martin Connolly, Colm Murphy, Bernard Freeman and Gerry King, has held multiple meetings with local and national representatives, the FAI, and potential partners to put forward a pathway to ensure that Oriel Park is capable of meeting the demands of our senior and academy teams.

Below is an update from the Development Group on its progress to date. Please note that the images used are artistic impressions by AllSport Spectator Facilities Ltd and not actual designs.

https://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalk-fc-de ... up-update/

[Goliath]

Club have just released this statement regarding Oriel park development

https://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalk-fc-de ... up-update/

[mike]

Hopefully something really positive comes from this, and great to see funding applications have been made to Sports Capital Funds Grant last moth.

https://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalk-fc-de ... up-update/