Final piece of the puzzle to get sorted. I agree we need to look at ravenhill etc and use its and other stadiums best aspects and incorporate them and most importantly future proof any new stadium.
Make it Connachts go to event centre. It’s madness that all of Connacht hasn’t got such an arena for all types of events. Get everyone we can on board it’s for the entire province.

Absolutely agree with you. It is a well thought out, proper rugby venue - the best in the country in my opinion.

Connacht need to use that as the template for what we want - capacity 10,000 max - located on the grounds on the Sportsground.

KPIs - Food halls / Toilet facilities / Proper bars / Family enclosures / Free Wifi / Museums / Conference centre

I definitely think that Ravenhill up in Belfast should be the model that they use for any new stadium. 4 fantastic covered stands with some seating and some terrace in them all, part of a stand totally designated for families, loads of toilets, bars and food outlets... and the atmosphere is fantastic to boot.
They run loads of park and rides to surrounding areas and have lines of taxis for people after the match. Park and ride is definitely the answer to traffic issues for a city centre location.
Capacity up there is just north of 18,000 so unlikely we go with something that big, but a slightly scaled back version would be just what we need.

ConnachtCows wrote: I completed that survey, but got to say that I am quite underwhelmed by it.
The seemed more interested in technology, rather than comfort.
Give me 4 covered sections, and some better permanent seating, and shove off with your power sockets for phones and apps that tell me what bathrooms are busy

I agree with you, but looking at the bigger picture if building something, you have to plan for the future, (apps, phone charger sockets), also you got to think of the ability to stage other events, concerts etc., and the requirements for these events.
Mind you an app to look at the replays of the tackle on Jack would have been used by most people last night!
The most important is comfortable, and good viewing platforms (seated and terraced), it's vital ( a good view) for looking at rugby in my opinion.

huli wrote: Have to agree with most of the above, covered stands, seats, toilets!
As I said in the survey - the amount of lost revenue due to people unwilling to stand out in the elements must be huge and needs to be considered!
I really hope this is done and done right, not a half arsed attempt! Do it once do it right and allow for future changes thereafter

For sure, and if you're a rugby family that's three or four of food/drinks/gear lost in sales in one hit...

Have to agree with most of the above, covered stands, seats, toilets!
As I said in the survey - the amount of lost revenue due to people unwilling to stand out in the elements must be huge and needs to be considered!
I really hope this is done and done right, not a half arsed attempt! Do it once do it right and allow for future changes thereafter

pinky wrote: In general the questions were grand.
Some of them were phrased a bit oddly, like "how likely would you be to use" something rather than asking if you're in favour of it.
I would be unlikely to use an alcohol free area but I think it's a great idea. On the other hand I would be unlikely to watch video replays on my phone but very likely to clip the lad beside me round the ear if he was doing it ...

Showing your age your Pinkness....

In general the questions were grand.
Some of them were phrased a bit oddly, like "how likely would you be to use" something rather than asking if you're in favour of it.
I would be unlikely to use an alcohol free area but I think it's a great idea. On the other hand I would be unlikely to watch video replays on my phone but very likely to clip the lad beside me round the ear if he was doing it ...

ConnachtCows wrote: I completed that survey, but got to say that I am quite underwhelmed by it.
The seemed more interested in technology, rather than comfort.
Give me 4 covered sections, and some better permanent seating, and shove off with your power sockets for phones and apps that tell me what bathrooms are busy

In fairness they covered most things, some are far more basic requirements than others.
So possibly they're looking at what add-on's can they give to supporters, to ensure there's as much bang per buck in any eventual new stadium. What are our priorities in anew stadium..

In the upcoming world of 5g & Internet of Things [IOT] Stadium experiences will fundamentally change, connectivity will be built in and things like pre-ordering drinks or watching instant replays on your mobile will be integrated into stadium designs now..

The problem for Connacht is that the current offering is so far away from what is considered standard for even a basic new stadium even now, that supporters expectations are quite modest...

As Michelangelo (not the Turtle) said:
"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."

ThisYearWillBeDifferent wrote: I would say the tech questions make it more important to do the survey, to tell them we don't care about that.
But I am regretting that I admitted to mostly traveling by car. Will that be interpreted as a vote for an out of town venue?

No they will just provide a valet service staffed by a team of robots. They will recharge themselves from your cigarette lighter so that will save money on installing power sockets.

I would say the tech questions make it more important to do the survey, to tell them we don't care about that.
But I am regretting that I admitted to mostly traveling by car. Will that be interpreted as a vote for an out of town venue?

There's also a lot of questions about attendance, would covered stands make it more likely you'd bring family etc. in fairness. I think I ticked "meh" or unimportant for most of the tech stuff, if we all sdo that I think the message that roofs, seats, and toilets are what matters should get across.

ConnachtCows wrote: I completed that survey, but got to say that I am quite underwhelmed by it.
The seemed more interested in technology, rather than comfort.
Give me 4 covered sections, and some better permanent seating, and shove off with your power sockets for phones and apps that tell me what bathrooms are busy

Oh jaysus, is that the kinda craic they're on about? I haven't done it yet but that doesn't fill me with confidence in the direction of their thinking. Last thing we need is half-interested punters on the phone all game.

I'm the any other comments section I put

More toilets more toilets more toilets more toilets more toilets more toilets more toilets more toilets more toilets

I completed that survey, but got to say that I am quite underwhelmed by it.
The seemed more interested in technology, rather than comfort.
Give me 4 covered sections, and some better permanent seating, and shove off with your power sockets for phones and apps that tell me what bathrooms are busy

www.connachtrugby.ie/fans-survey-launched/

So the dream is still alive.....