Those seats in the North Stand are a disgrace. It was obvious that the ballast was made out of ferrous metal and was going to rust. Easy money come. Easy money go.
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Thatâs very unfair and should have been announced before clubs submitted their list of 15. I appreciate itâs not as big an issue this year because of the condensed championship but you could still see a player get no game time if they got injured/drunk before senior champ started and canât win their place back.
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Has there though?
The Gaelic Grounds is one massive white elephant. Iâve never liked it. The best thing the CB could do is sell it, and use the fortune they receive to build a spanking new modern stadium near the motorway, one that could hold events and conferences. It would be a a great money spinner.
I canât believe they continue to pump money into that ugly decrepit cesspit.
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In less than 5 years the GG will be the premier stadium in Ireland outside Croke Park.
Watch this space.
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Spike noted a few incidents last year, two where kids were split open by hurleys, and another where a lad got a sliothar into the eye.
Say that with a straight face 
I know it sounds daft, but Iâm serious.
Whatâs your sources for this
Elvis is well connected to the big house
Need the kids to wear helmets at half time so. Problem solved
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The Covered stand will surely have to be knocked and rebuilt for that to be the case. Is there enough room given how close it is to the road to do that?
The uncovered stand is as good a vantage point as anywhere to watch a match due to the lack of pillars but has its own drawbacks depending on the weather.
The Mackey will be for the bulldozers and wrecking balls alright.
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In John Creganâs own words last nightâŚ.âŚ.âthe Mackey Stand is also coming to the end of itâs lifespan, it will need upgrading soon so thatâs something weâre keeping in mind tooâ.
There you have it now.
If they could make it a full bowl youâd have a serious stadium. PUC in fairness would be a grand spot if they ever managed to fill it for a hurling match
The reason for the two open corners on the Mackey side was dictated by a combination safety regulations in 2003/4 and potential planning for the installation of floodlights in the future.
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I donât think the land would be worth that much.
Whatâs there three or four acres. New stadium could cost 50 million.
Saucepans
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A bland green field site near a motorway - no thanks
The GG has history
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