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Replying To NorthMeathRising:  "Instead of redeveloping Páirc Tailteann, Meath GAA should consider building a massive stand at the Dunganny Centre of Excellence. This would establish Dunganny as the true home of Meath GAA, creating a modern, central hub for training and matches, while utilizing the already impressive facilities there. It would be a forward-thinking move for the future of Meath football."
I agree with @NMR.
Developing Dunganny would be a brilliant idea, loads of parking and accessibility, Most people in the county drive to games in HQ anyway, so few shuttle busses could be organised from the Mahonehys for the Navan residents. Imagine we had a big state of the art ground with a jumbo screen, proper seats, a bar, modern media spaces and corporate boxes etc. Not to mention that there is already lights idin Dunganny which gives it precedence over PT already. We could pay some of the expenses with the sale of PT. PT has to be one of the worst county grounds in the country with all the negligence over the years

MartryMorrisey (Meath) - Posts: 19 - 21/10/2024 16:13:27    2576206

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What is the current status of the redevelopment?

I dont understand why they did not keep the current terrace, and focus on rennovating the main stand, while also cementing the grass mounds behind the goals. Surely it would be way more cost effective. A bigger version of the Newbridge rennovation. Why is the huge, all seated rennovation really needed?

Speaking of Kildare, like Hawfield, I think Dunganny should look into a small , covered stand, where they an use for majority of underage finals and championship games.

torres710 (Meath) - Posts: 27 - 23/10/2024 16:47:45    2576581

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Replying To torres710:  "What is the current status of the redevelopment?

I dont understand why they did not keep the current terrace, and focus on rennovating the main stand, while also cementing the grass mounds behind the goals. Surely it would be way more cost effective. A bigger version of the Newbridge rennovation. Why is the huge, all seated rennovation really needed?

Speaking of Kildare, like Hawfield, I think Dunganny should look into a small , covered stand, where they an use for majority of underage finals and championship games."
The plans have been scaled down. Terrace left as is. Stand demolished, 5k all seater stand, floodlights and upgrades to the terrace which seem to only involve flattening the grass back to reduce the incline rather than making it concrete which I don't see the point of. A 5K stand and lights would be fantastic. The latest report I saw is that we aren't redeveloping it until we have the money so seems like we aren't going to be taking out any loan to get it done. As for Dunganny I would prefer if they could sort out a proper 4G pitch, a few trees and scoreboards that would be a start as is it not a good venue for games.

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 23/10/2024 20:59:24    2576609

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "The plans have been scaled down. Terrace left as is. Stand demolished, 5k all seater stand, floodlights and upgrades to the terrace which seem to only involve flattening the grass back to reduce the incline rather than making it concrete which I don't see the point of. A 5K stand and lights would be fantastic. The latest report I saw is that we aren't redeveloping it until we have the money so seems like we aren't going to be taking out any loan to get it done. As for Dunganny I would prefer if they could sort out a proper 4G pitch, a few trees and scoreboards that would be a start as is it not a good venue for games."
Thanks for this information! Have new plans been released of the scaled down project?

torres710 (Meath) - Posts: 27 - 24/10/2024 09:55:46    2576658

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Replying To torres710:  "Thanks for this information! Have new plans been released of the scaled down project?"
Not yet, it's at final design stage which is almost complete I believe, one would hope that money would stretch to possible terrace one of the goal ends for now and leace one for future work. Also I hear the toilets on the terrace side will be revamped before the NFL starts next year which is a most welcome bit of news.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3744 - 24/10/2024 11:21:27    2576681

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i would definitly prioritise getting some cover before we demolish the stand, my first go to would be a roof on terrace that may cover 1/3 to 1/2 of area. How many sokings do people get on the terrace each spring at meath games? i dont think it would be huge money and span could be put in to cover 80% of patrons in a downpour at your average league game without the need for pillars put in. next i would go at the omahoneys end and terrace it but terrace it like hill 16 with high steps so seating could be bolted oon if e managed to get seats handy or free from likes of an english soccer ground being redeveloped, they would be perfect , a little stand like small championship or league one clubs have behind the goals. Then when you knock the stand patrons have shelter on the terrace and older folk could sit down in a covered stand behind the goals for a year or two when stand is built.

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 790 - 24/10/2024 22:44:41    2576784

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Replying To dickie10:  "i would definitly prioritise getting some cover before we demolish the stand, my first go to would be a roof on terrace that may cover 1/3 to 1/2 of area. How many sokings do people get on the terrace each spring at meath games? i dont think it would be huge money and span could be put in to cover 80% of patrons in a downpour at your average league game without the need for pillars put in. next i would go at the omahoneys end and terrace it but terrace it like hill 16 with high steps so seating could be bolted oon if e managed to get seats handy or free from likes of an english soccer ground being redeveloped, they would be perfect , a little stand like small championship or league one clubs have behind the goals. Then when you knock the stand patrons have shelter on the terrace and older folk could sit down in a covered stand behind the goals for a year or two when stand is built."
While the stand is knocked I presume won't be able to host home league games. Even if we did have some cover in the terrace, we'd still have no seats, no dressing rooms, no wheelchair facilities. Better to take that year or two without home games like Kildare did and put the money to best use. I'd prefer us to spend our money on facilities that will be there for the long term and not just stop gap

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 25/10/2024 06:57:18    2576798

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Pairc Tailteann not included in this year's Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).

So I presume the money received to date from Central Council, Leinster Council, Fundraisers, Foreign Investor Scheme and the initial LSSIF is all we have to work with.

Royalio11 (Meath) - Posts: 768 - 04/11/2024 13:43:23    2578329

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A warning to Meath GAA in yesterday's announcement of LSSIF grants. Those not using the money are at risk of it being reallocated. Use it or lose it.

royal11 (Meath) - Posts: 102 - 05/11/2024 10:37:45    2578429

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Replying To royal11:  "A warning to Meath GAA in yesterday's announcement of LSSIF grants. Those not using the money are at risk of it being reallocated. Use it or lose it."
That only refers to this year's allocations and not previous years.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3744 - 05/11/2024 12:47:41    2578449

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Wonder why Meath didn't get any money for doing up Paic tailteann?The Colmcilles got €1 million torwards their new pitches.Im not having a pop at the Cilles but find it strange how they can get that much and pair tailteann didn't get anything?Anyone know why?

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 296 - 05/11/2024 14:51:06    2578470

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Replying To Proudroyal:  "Wonder why Meath didn't get any money for doing up Paic tailteann?The Colmcilles got €1 million torwards their new pitches.Im not having a pop at the Cilles but find it strange how they can get that much and pair tailteann didn't get anything?Anyone know why?"
They got just short of €8 million on a previous allocation, unsure if they went in again this time.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3744 - 05/11/2024 15:43:00    2578482

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Replying To Proudroyal:  "Wonder why Meath didn't get any money for doing up Paic tailteann?The Colmcilles got €1 million torwards their new pitches.Im not having a pop at the Cilles but find it strange how they can get that much and pair tailteann didn't get anything?Anyone know why?"
Cilles well organised not having a pop either but it must help having the minister of sport as a member of your club to put your application up the list of priorities. Another major development where they have their second pitch in seafield was allocated 2.3mn under the LSSIF for Laytown Utd & Athletics but given that GAA pitch is literally a field with two goalposts should benefit them too. I guess this will be put down as the cost of re-election

RobbiesArmy2025 (Meath) - Posts: 35 - 07/11/2024 10:42:25    2578742

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Replying To RobbiesArmy2025:  "Cilles well organised not having a pop either but it must help having the minister of sport as a member of your club to put your application up the list of priorities. Another major development where they have their second pitch in seafield was allocated 2.3mn under the LSSIF for Laytown Utd & Athletics but given that GAA pitch is literally a field with two goalposts should benefit them too. I guess this will be put down as the cost of re-election"
Probably but as you say, well organised and run club. Some very good administrators. As another poster said, Pairc Tailteann got money earlier rounds . Both Ministers had a say there I would imagine

seasiderblues (Meath) - Posts: 353 - 08/11/2024 07:45:15    2578880

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Replying To Richieq:  "They got just short of €8 million on a previous allocation, unsure if they went in again this time."
Yeah,I saw that €8 million alright and maybe they cant go in again because of it.Bohs got 24 million fair difference to 8 and considering this is for a whole county?Thanks for the reply.

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 296 - 08/11/2024 16:41:28    2578967

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Replying To RobbiesArmy2025:  "Cilles well organised not having a pop either but it must help having the minister of sport as a member of your club to put your application up the list of priorities. Another major development where they have their second pitch in seafield was allocated 2.3mn under the LSSIF for Laytown Utd & Athletics but given that GAA pitch is literally a field with two goalposts should benefit them too. I guess this will be put down as the cost of re-election"
Yeah im sure it helps alright having a minister in the club.i wonder if the Cilles will get Seafield as when they build the new pitches and still have Piltown would Eastern Gaels not get to use it as it would be a community space?Their pitch at the minute is on a flood plain and with the way water levels are rising would be even more prone to flooding in the future.

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 296 - 08/11/2024 16:47:50    2578969

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