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Replying To jobber:  "You just gave Paddy Wallace his job description.Totally agree time for action and change and less moaning.Best of luck to him and hopefully he leads us to a brighter more optimistic future."
I think one of the main problems is the proposed development of a COE in Robinstown outside of Mullingar. There are many who are not on board with this idea and are not being listened to and as a result have not backed the fundraisers. For a project of that size and expense you need to have everyone on board or at the very least have their concerns listened to.

Personally, while I think it is a good location, not at the cost we are paying for it and then to develop. I think there would be land far cheaper in a rural area and we have seen with other counties that it is possible to build these COE's away from towns.

Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 711 - 15/12/2025 08:56:32    2648372

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Replying To Meridian:  "I think one of the main problems is the proposed development of a COE in Robinstown outside of Mullingar. There are many who are not on board with this idea and are not being listened to and as a result have not backed the fundraisers. For a project of that size and expense you need to have everyone on board or at the very least have their concerns listened to.

Personally, while I think it is a good location, not at the cost we are paying for it and then to develop. I think there would be land far cheaper in a rural area and we have seen with other counties that it is possible to build these COE's away from towns."
I don't deny that in the short term the centre of excellence would be cheaper in a rural area.But where would the critics have it?.I have heard places like Tyrellspass mentioned but if that were the case it simply drives the hurling teams expenses through the roof .A lot of Western teams will use it and make it a at least cost even in Mullingar as it is so accessible.We need to not just think in the now

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1845 - 15/12/2025 11:37:24    2648391

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