Dublin GAA's plans to develop a mid-sized stadium and training facility on the city's southside has suffered a setback with their failure to acquire the landmark Spawell Complex.

The Irish Independent reports that the county board lost out in a bidding war for the NAMA-controlled 35 acre property in Templeogue which had an asking price of €6.5m.

"We are extremely disappointed that our bid was unsuccessful," Dublin CEO John Costello remarked.

"We considered that the Dublin GAA proposal for the construction of five grass and synthetic playing pitches and complementary facilities represented the best outcome for NAMA and the tax-payer, involving as it would, significant benefits to the community in terms of participation in sport, health and fitness and the economy generally."

Dublin chiefs are committed to developing a stadium with a capacity of approximately 25,000 in the capital, complete with training facilities, as Parnell Park, on the northside, is limited to 10,000 spectators and there is little scope for expansion.

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