Not sure if that planning records covers it all S_P but great find.

As for the stand... I can't see what the impact was to that business unless he was marketing his view of the field from his upstairs side windows?
Nothing against them for any action though, they are entitled to take actions to protect their business even if I disagree...

micktreacy wrote: dont think the west stand is going to be an issue any longer, just noticed on the plannign application that the application for retention of it was withdrawn by the branch on June 8th. Grumpy B&B man gets his way after all. interesting to see will it re appear for this season. it says that it was dismantled and removed from site on 23 - 24th april.

gis.galwaycity.ie/WebDocsViewer/displayimage.asp?ID=13541406

In fairness to the guy from the B&B, his business was being impacted. I agreed completely with his argument that a structure can't be considered temporary if it is in place for 8 or 9 months out of 12. My understanding is the stand is gone for good. I don't think it will make a huge impact anyway.

Diom wrote: Hi guys,

I don't know about the terraces but there are plans for development of some more of the grounds. I am not sure about how much I can talk about but there are definitely improvements happening this season.

Also the Clan Bar will be upgraded, and they have take on board our requirements for improved speakers in the bar so that the events can be clearly heard by who attend and not just the first 5 rows or so!

It's all available to see via the Galway City Planning site anyway on File Number: 12122

Permission for the following:

• Provision of new changing room facilities and associated site works;
• Provision of new sports equipment storage facilities and associated site works;
• Provision of an extension to an existing hospitality facility. 1st floor extension to existing sports pavillion/administration facility.
• Provision of 2 no. promotional signs.
• Retention of an existing commercial marketing office facility

dont think the west stand is going to be an issue any longer, just noticed on the plannign application that the application for retention of it was withdrawn by the branch on June 8th. Grumpy B&B man gets his way after all. interesting to see will it re appear for this season. it says that it was dismantled and removed from site on 23 - 24th april.

gis.galwaycity.ie/WebDocsViewer/displayimage.asp?ID=13541406

Hi guys,

I don't know about the terraces but there are plans for development of some more of the grounds. I am not sure about how much I can talk about but there are definitely improvements happening this season.

Also the Clan Bar will be upgraded, and they have take on board our requirements for improved speakers in the bar so that the events can be clearly heard by who attend and not just the first 5 rows or so!

ConnachtCows wrote:

sea_point wrote:

rossie wrote:

rossie wrote: with regard to the suggestions about covering(in some form) for the bohermore and college rd terracesfor next season or in future anyway did anyone take notice of the Heineken bars in the Harbour for the volvo?
It struck me as the ideal solution for both ends taking the doggies into consideration. They would obviously have to be twice+ the length but only half the depth to cover existing terrace and would have to be anchored well but could be done out in a sponsors design ala Heineken ones and deflated/dismantled easily after each game they are required for.
The cost shouldnt be too expensive and can be sponsored. I thought it would be an ideal solution but im no engineer so if anyone is what are your thoughts?

i finally found a website that produces similar structures to what i saw at volvo. its called tectoniks.com.

No disrespect, but can't see that flying Rossie. Would still require some ascent from the Doggie people and would more than likely require assembly before and dis-assembly immediately after each game which coincides with a Dogs meet due to track visibility...

To be fair to Rossie, I think its a decent idea. Anything to cover those stands would be a benefit. There are definitely cheap options out there, I suppose the structure is the most important thing. You cant have a huge cover flying off and landing on the pitch during a game

Not discounting it entirely, but any solution needs to be very hands off during the season from a resource and cost point of view...

sea_point wrote:

rossie wrote:

rossie wrote: with regard to the suggestions about covering(in some form) for the bohermore and college rd terracesfor next season or in future anyway did anyone take notice of the Heineken bars in the Harbour for the volvo?
It struck me as the ideal solution for both ends taking the doggies into consideration. They would obviously have to be twice+ the length but only half the depth to cover existing terrace and would have to be anchored well but could be done out in a sponsors design ala Heineken ones and deflated/dismantled easily after each game they are required for.
The cost shouldnt be too expensive and can be sponsored. I thought it would be an ideal solution but im no engineer so if anyone is what are your thoughts?

i finally found a website that produces similar structures to what i saw at volvo. its called tectoniks.com.

No disrespect, but can't see that flying Rossie. Would still require some ascent from the Doggie people and would more than likely require assembly before and dis-assembly immediately after each game which coincides with a Dogs meet due to track visibility...

To be fair to Rossie, I think its a decent idea. Anything to cover those stands would be a benefit. There are definitely cheap options out there, I suppose the structure is the most important thing. You cant have a huge cover flying off and landing on the pitch during a game

rossie wrote:

rossie wrote: with regard to the suggestions about covering(in some form) for the bohermore and college rd terracesfor next season or in future anyway did anyone take notice of the Heineken bars in the Harbour for the volvo?
It struck me as the ideal solution for both ends taking the doggies into consideration. They would obviously have to be twice+ the length but only half the depth to cover existing terrace and would have to be anchored well but could be done out in a sponsors design ala Heineken ones and deflated/dismantled easily after each game they are required for.
The cost shouldnt be too expensive and can be sponsored. I thought it would be an ideal solution but im no engineer so if anyone is what are your thoughts?

i finally found a website that produces similar structures to what i saw at volvo. its called tectoniks.com.

No disrespect, but can't see that flying Rossie. Would still require some ascent from the Doggie people and would more than likely require assembly before and dis-assembly immediately after each game which coincides with a Dogs meet due to track visibility...

rossie wrote: with regard to the suggestions about covering(in some form) for the bohermore and college rd terracesfor next season or in future anyway did anyone take notice of the Heineken bars in the Harbour for the volvo?
It struck me as the ideal solution for both ends taking the doggies into consideration. They would obviously have to be twice+ the length but only half the depth to cover existing terrace and would have to be anchored well but could be done out in a sponsors design ala Heineken ones and deflated/dismantled easily after each game they are required for.
The cost shouldnt be too expensive and can be sponsored. I thought it would be an ideal solution but im no engineer so if anyone is what are your thoughts?

i finally found a website that produces similar structures to what i saw at volvo. its called tectoniks.com.

Any pictures of this Rossie??

with regard to the suggestions about covering(in some form) for the bohermore and college rd terracesfor next season or in future anyway did anyone take notice of the Heineken bars in the Harbour for the volvo?
It struck me as the ideal solution for both ends taking the doggies into consideration. They would obviously have to be twice+ the length but only half the depth to cover existing terrace and would have to be anchored well but could be done out in a sponsors design ala Heineken ones and deflated/dismantled easily after each game they are required for.
The cost shouldnt be too expensive and can be sponsored. I thought it would be an ideal solution but im no engineer so if anyone is what are your thoughts?

with the season out of thw way does anyone know what improvements to the sportsground are in the pipeline for next season? It would help if they were announced esp with the Clan terrace now sold out ST wise.

What I would love to see is better toilets on both sides. They should take the same approach as with the Clan Bar... a one way shed system.

As for the 2nd tier, that was always the plan I think. It'll just be a while before the money is in place.

If its True that they have planning permission for a seating area above the Clan Terrace then thats Great News.... I would be happy though with a few more gradual improvements. The Clan Terrace is now looking Great, got there last night just under an hour before kick off and got a Great position to watch the game for the whole night...more toilets...possibly improvements to the bohermore andcollege road ends..
we should be aiming to be able to cater for 10000 comfortably, Im not saying that we are expecting to get 10000 regularly but possibly if we get back into the Heineken Cup and we get another big team Like Toulouse to come again, If we are fortunate enough to get them again next year and also firstly fortunate enough to qualify we would definately top last years attendance of 9000... and at least we would have the capacity to hold such a game..

7000 + last night at the game was great... but just general small improvements to make to trip to the sportsground as enjoyable as possible!

i think the branch will have to re think the entrance/exit to the college road terrace and relocate it to the clan terrace side. the main stand exit area is too narrow to have a merging crowd. there is a far wider exit area on the clan area which makes for a quicker and more comfortable exit.

yea ure right seapoint, any development on Main stand side will have to run in line, or slightly behind, the current terrace and take into consideration the view of the prawn sandwich brigade behind the glass upstairs. Thats not a complete disaster tho as atmosphere is usually quite good on this side when the crowd is big. The big problem they face on this side is where to put the toilet facilities which are badly needed without affecting potential spectator standing areas not currently developed.
The ground elevation you mention on the college road end might help here as any terrace development would have to be raised to near pitch height thus giving potential ceiling height for a facility behind/underneath.
The beer is better on the main stand side aswell!