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Should Galway GAA offer Pearse stadium to Connacht

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manfromdelmonte (UK) - Posts: 541 - 01/06/2016 08:02:30    1860414

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too much doom and gloom here. Galway hurlers in action this weekend against Westmeath. Will be a great game. Also the legendary clash of Galway and Mayo to follow. And some great sunshine tied in aswell!!!¬

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2519 - 01/06/2016 12:55:43    1860497

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Replying To onlyhurling:  "is this a rugby or a GAA forum. Why is there no discussion on the fact that Galway GAA is in financial crisis and development of GAA in the county is being severely restricted. Partnering with Connacht Rugby (although I can't believe that CR would be interested) is one of several options that have to be looked at before the whole thing collapses."
You would have to ask how galway in a financial mass when the have so many advantages over alot of other counties.

ros1 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1211 - 01/06/2016 14:49:57    1860548

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Replying To ROS1:  "You would have to ask how galway in a financial mass when the have so many advantages over alot of other counties."
easy answer, total mismanagement by those in charge. Unfortunately it is those on the ground that are now suffering.

onlyhurling (Galway) - Posts: 800 - 01/06/2016 16:54:24    1860604

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "
Replying To ormondbannerman:  "Ormond how would Connacht lose money if the could get 20k in castlebar and only 8k in the sportgrounds, plus the more supporters Connacht get when things are going well the more the will keep if things start going badly. Nobody cares about the Connacht A team and as there is no rugby club in county Roscommon where would the play. If Connacht have spent years developing players to get them up to international class player, I don't think it matters where the were born and it won't have any less impact to the Connacht team.
ROS1 (Roscommon) - Posts:443 - 28/05/2016 12:36:22 Having to pay rent, not controlling hospitality etc etc"
Fair point. But longterm it would benefit them. Speculate to accumulate. Sell a few jersies and visit schools to generate interest in our county where football is number one. Could get some kids and adults interested in playing/coaching/ volunteering in the football off-season."
Has Creggs been moved out of Roscommon? Good move.

neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 01/06/2016 17:02:09    1860610

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Replying To neverright:  "
Replying To GreenandRed:  "[quote=ormondbannerman:  "Ormond how would Connacht lose money if the could get 20k in castlebar and only 8k in the sportgrounds, plus the more supporters Connacht get when things are going well the more the will keep if things start going badly. Nobody cares about the Connacht A team and as there is no rugby club in county Roscommon where would the play. If Connacht have spent years developing players to get them up to international class player, I don't think it matters where the were born and it won't have any less impact to the Connacht team.
ROS1 (Roscommon) - Posts:443 - 28/05/2016 12:36:22 Having to pay rent, not controlling hospitality etc etc"
Fair point. But longterm it would benefit them. Speculate to accumulate. Sell a few jersies and visit schools to generate interest in our county where football is number one. Could get some kids and adults interested in playing/coaching/ volunteering in the football off-season."
Has Creggs been moved out of Roscommon? Good move."]Neverright - This reply yoke isn't working right.

Creggs and Ballaghdereen though I don't think Ballagh have an adult team.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 01/06/2016 20:14:32    1860662

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Isn't Creggs in Galway?

Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 01/06/2016 20:39:01    1860673

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I always thought it was in Roscommon though I'm not sure.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 01/06/2016 21:02:06    1860684

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Replying To Soma:  "Isn't Creggs in Galway?"
correct

janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 01/06/2016 21:42:59    1860714

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One game clashed Ormond. The idea that thousands are would go with seats when only 3k are going is very far fetched indeed
ROS1 (Roscommon) - Posts:453 - 31/05/2016 21:52:02 More than 1 clash between all games and other factors aroun games, ie indirect and direct clashes
The crowds in cork vary with the opposition, you would be alot closer to the action in any part of the sportsground then the aviva for example
ROS1 (Roscommon) - Posts:453 - 31/05/2016 22:04:35 But the Aviva is a purpose built rugby stadium. Doesn't have dog track in between pitch and supporters. sportsground isn't really fit for purpose/

Fair point. But longterm it would benefit them. Speculate to accumulate. Sell a few jersies and visit schools to generate interest in our county where football is number one. Could get some kids and adults interested in playing/coaching/ volunteering in the football off-season."]Has Creggs been moved out of Roscommon? Good move.
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts:229 - 01/06/2016 17:02:09ground is technically in co galway but theyre a Roscommon club. Long term it wouldn't really benefit them and Connacht already are visiting schools and developing the game in the county.
Isn't Creggs in Galway?
Soma (UK) - Posts:1453 - 01/06/2016 20:39:01ground is in co galway but a significant proportion of its players are roscommon

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 01/06/2016 21:49:12    1860717

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I asked a Roscommon man this morning. Creggs village is in Roscommon, the rugby club is located at The Green, Creggs, Co. Galway, which maybe describes Creggs parish? Not 'technically' in Co. Galway. It is in Co. Galway. Ballaghdereen isn't technically in Co. Roscommon it is in Co. Roscommon.

Technically is a fantastically vague description. 'Nearly in Co. Roscommon'. Try saying that when you're telling people where you're from the day of a Galway v Rossies clash!

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 02/06/2016 09:37:02    1860763

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We don't want Connacht rugby in GAA grounds except Pearse stadium in Galway. This is because of the nearly 4million euro Galway county board debt. This needs to be cleared asap. Funds from renting out Pearse could help clear the debt. Well done Connacht Rugby on the win but no way should rival organization be helped outside of this.

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2519 - 02/06/2016 09:48:55    1860773

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We don't want Connacht rugby in GAA grounds except Pearse stadium in Galway..
Galwayford

What are you saying.. Your argument makes little sense. Connacht Rugby should stay well clear of the county Board in Galway.

They made the huge mistake of redeveloping the white elephant that is Pearse, so why should they bail them out.
From what im hearing Connacht have their own plans on a stadium improvement..
Are you involved in the county board in Galway? if not try and get involved because i never heard of someone who goes on and on and on about clearing the debt..

Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 02/06/2016 10:04:20    1860781

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "I asked a Roscommon man this morning. Creggs village is in Roscommon, the rugby club is located at The Green, Creggs, Co. Galway, which maybe describes Creggs parish? Not 'technically' in Co. Galway. It is in Co. Galway. Ballaghdereen isn't technically in Co. Roscommon it is in Co. Roscommon.

Technically is a fantastically vague description. 'Nearly in Co. Roscommon'. Try saying that when you're telling people where you're from the day of a Galway v Rossies clash!"
Creggs GAA club is in Roscommon and their players play for Roscommon although I remember a Seams O'Rourke play for Galway away back in the 1940/50 period. Creggs rugby club play on the old GAA ground in the village but maybe they are associated with Galway

neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 02/06/2016 10:40:46    1860798

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Replying To neverright:  "Creggs GAA club is in Roscommon and their players play for Roscommon although I remember a Seams O'Rourke play for Galway away back in the 1940/50 period. Creggs rugby club play on the old GAA ground in the village but maybe they are associated with Galway"
Creggs village, GAA club and rugby club are all in the county of Galway - my barbers mother came from Creggs so he calls himself a Galway man though his accent is broad Lancashire! The GAA club compete in Roscommon which is where the confusion comes from.

Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 02/06/2016 11:46:55    1860834

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Replying To Soma:  "Creggs village, GAA club and rugby club are all in the county of Galway - my barbers mother came from Creggs so he calls himself a Galway man though his accent is broad Lancashire! The GAA club compete in Roscommon which is where the confusion comes from."
Not quite right Soma. Part of the parish of Kilbegnet (Creggs) is in Roscommon, a number of townlands having being transferred to Roscommon in the early 20th century when there was an element of reorganisation of various county boundaries. However a part of the parish, Glinsk, now plays it's football in Galway.

neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 02/06/2016 14:22:18    1860894

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I'm sure you are right about the wider parish but the grounds of both clubs are in Galway, it is Galway County Council who deal with their planning applications. The majority of lads playing over here are Irish but the clubs are definitely Lancashire clubs.

Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 02/06/2016 14:40:00    1860899

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Sell Pearse stadium to a developer and Connacht & Galway GAA should get together and build a stadium on the outskirts of the City. A stadium that can also hold large concerts and could also house Galway United for a friendly against a premier league team.

It could be funded by the GAA, IRFU and a Government grant.

TheWestIsAwake (UK) - Posts: 529 - 03/06/2016 13:18:03    1861206

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Sell Pearse stadium to a developer and Connacht & Galway GAA should get together and build a stadium on the outskirts of the City. A stadium that can also hold large concerts and could also house Galway United for a friendly against a premier league team.
It could be funded by the GAA, IRFU and a Government grant.
TheWestIsAwake (UK) - Posts:230 - 03/06/2016 13:18:03 Connacht are not going to move out of the Sportsground and its city centre location. A huge appeal of sportsground is its location which allows huge percentage of crowd stroll up on matchday to the ground and then walk back into the pubs, restaurants etc straight after the game with no fuss.
Moving out of the sportsground to a ground on the outskirts of the city wont happen

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 04/06/2016 16:23:29    1861500

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Ormond only one game clashed with the world cup and the attendance stayed the same before, after and during the world cup it made no difference. I would far sooner watch a match sitting in the stand in the sportgrounds then high up in the aviva where you are both further away from the field and could have a stupid beam blocking your view. In the long term if Connacht can get decent attendances then the should build a stadium in the rugbygrounds on the tuam road, a decent bus service from the city would not be hard to sort out

ros1 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1211 - 05/06/2016 09:33:28    1861666

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