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Nice to see Louth got funding for their new stadium in Dundalk. It did get me wondering if there have been any recent news on Pairce Tailteann. It's gone awful quiet. MeathAbroad (Meath) - Posts: 168 - 29/04/2025 08:49:14 2605230 Link 0 |
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"Pairc Tailteann redevelopment held up until funds arrive" Royalio11 (Meath) - Posts: 804 - 08/05/2025 21:01:38 2607705 Link 1 |
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Yes its very frustrating, I think the issue is the drawdown of IIP funding which is done via the Dept of Justice, the process is incredibly slow, mind you I would have thought Croke Park would give the green light when it's guarantee income via a government department, wd have 3 government TDs in the county, I would have their phones hopping to get a push on
Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3755 - 09/05/2025 13:47:19 2607820 Link 0 |
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Great news this evening on PT. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4535 - 18/07/2025 19:35:30 2626475 Link 0 |
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Fionn, yes welcome news but when the bucket goes through that stand I'll finally believe something is happening. There have been so many false starts on this project with more excuses than you could think of. Updates without updates, push backs from Q1s to Q4s with a rinse and repeat approach, covid, funding applications, design changes, construction inflation, more design changes, construction cost analysis, new planning application etc etc. I'm not being cynical but 1 positive press release doesn't change a thing. I understand these developments are considerable undertakings and there are challenges (some which could not be foreseen such as covid). However, none have stopped other counties starting and finishing thier projects since planning permission was granted in 2018. That's seven years ago now and prior to Covid and spiralling costs - how much could it have been delivered for then, as we know the.cheapest time to build is always the now. And I won't go too much into the substantial watering down of the project which was to be a 22,000 all seater stadium. Firstly, the grandstand on Brews Hill was binned, secondly the realignment of the pitch was scrapped, thirdly, the current stand was reduced from 7,000 to 5,000 seats with many of the internals stripped back, fourthly, references to the stands behind the goals has been changes to 'upgrades' to the grass banks, so i take it the seated stands are out here too - and that's only from what I have read in articles and press releases So not only have seven years been lost but also the plans for a modern stadium, as ambitious as they may have been, have been hollowed out and slimmed down. If I had a crystal ball, I would see the 5,000 seat stand being built and that will be our lot before we are awash with a plethora of more excuses as to why the job cannot be done! Positive news, but I'll hold fire until there's actually development happening. Royalio11 (Meath) - Posts: 804 - 19/07/2025 09:52:09 2626507 Link 2 |
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Will this have an effect on Pairc Tailteann as a venue for Meaths League matches for 2026? winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 760 - 19/07/2025 13:55:43 2626530 Link 0 |
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How many does the current stand hold I'm just trying to vision how much bigger it will be 5.000 stand Centralmeath (Meath) - Posts: 12 - 20/07/2025 11:34:26 2626611 Link 0 |
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I think the stand has a capacity of just over 2,000 which includes the roofed area and the benching. The new 5,000 seat stand will be similar to Athletic Grounds in Armagh, Pairc Esler in Newry and Healy Park in Omagh. Royalio11 (Meath) - Posts: 804 - 20/07/2025 22:30:02 2626760 Link 1 |
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Not 100% sure but the covered part of the stand is around 2000 or maybe a bit more, the entire stand side at present is around 4500 I think
Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3755 - 21/07/2025 14:00:36 2626900 Link 0 |
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Positive news, they had to wait on Croke Park to give the green light so we can only presume that most if not all of the IIP money, which totalled €12.8 million, has been received. The new stand is predicted to cost over €20 million alone which is huge money and why capacity was reduced from the initial plan, a pity yes but 5000 is still a fine size stand and the emphasis appears to be on providing a best in class facility which is good to see. Hopefully a refurb of the north terrace can happen as well, some new barriers, improvements to toilet blocks and a lick of paint here and there would go a long way to improve that side if the ground. Floodlights, irrigation system, new PA etc etc and we will have both sides of the ground up to proper spec then. If money allows I'd concentrate on one goal end for now and do a proper job on one of them and then progress the last goal end as a separate project. This looks like its going to happen soon as the thumbs up from Croke Park is a huge plus sign, exciting times ahead all round. Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3755 - 21/07/2025 14:08:24 2626903 Link 1 |
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League games in Croke Park, was there any better options? Great chance to build a fan base after the success of this summer. Killer not having any home league games to capitalise on it. dahayeser (Cork) - Posts: 384 - 22/07/2025 09:42:22 2627035 Link 0 |
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Best choice from an awkward situation. Closest we'd have is probably Ashbourne - facilities solid, great pitch but wouldn't have the capacity. RR (Meath) - Posts: 176 - 22/07/2025 11:19:18 2627070 Link 0 |
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True, Ashbourne a great venue and has served exceptionally well for Minor and U20 games but couldn't hold NFL games, probably a far out thought but I wonder could consideration be given to putting temporary seating on one of the grass banks during the stand construction phase? I know that too would cost money but I presume renting Croke Park would also, 2000 temporary seats with a cover at one of the goal ends along with the terrace should see us OK for league games?
Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3755 - 22/07/2025 14:12:05 2627162 Link 1 |
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If this comes to pass, work is started in PT by end of year and Croke Park is indeed home venue for us over next two league campaigns, it can only benefit Meath as it used to be a stick to beat Dublin with but now it's a great opportunity for all our players to get more used to the venue and experience it before the championship starts. Croke park will always be the place where the most important games are won and lost. winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 760 - 22/07/2025 18:47:16 2627253 Link 0 |
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Cusack Park mullingar
Centralmeath (Meath) - Posts: 12 - 23/07/2025 09:29:23 2627361 Link 0 |
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Good news about the stand, hopefully it comes to pass asap. One thing I'd say though is I don't think any GAA stadium should be all seater. Every ground should have terracing too. GlasgowRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 297 - 23/07/2025 10:58:21 2627384 Link 0 |
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No idea what it costs to rent Croke Park (though I assume we'll be lumped into a double header with Dublin for some games anyway which will lower the cost), but it would definitely cost less than renting a temporary stand which has to be assembled and disassembled for every game, plus the additional costs of getting it fire certified, insured etc.
CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1694 - 23/07/2025 11:40:04 2627397 Link 1 |
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Probably true, although I was thinking of temporary seating that would be left in place for the duration of the rebuild, but yes as you say fire certs and insurance would likely be problematic, plus as another poster said the extra experience of Croker would probably do us good, even though I've been bemoaning the use of Croke Park for league games for years, if we are doubled up with Dublin we might actually outnumber their supporters if this year is anything to go by.
Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3755 - 23/07/2025 17:14:16 2627500 Link 1 |
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Increased exposure to Croke Park will work wonders for this team, no doubt about that. It certainly aided Dublin over the years in my view so I'm delighted that it's the nominated venue while PT is being redeveloped. Also pleasing that this is coming on the back of a year of progress for the team and revived interest levels. We're due 4 home league games next year, as are Dublin, so there's scope there for double headers which should suit the GAA nicely. MarkMyWords (Meath) - Posts: 526 - 24/07/2025 23:40:16 2627809 Link 1 |
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Great to finally get a go ahead , i womder if there will be an increased levey put on clubs from 20206 in order to pay fo it and the new pitches in Dunganny. Islander21 (Meath) - Posts: 29 - 25/07/2025 10:26:55 2627848 Link 0 |