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Lack of specifics there, what group of politicians & when.
moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 15/01/2020 20:00:36 2260077 Link 0 |
I often wondered this myself until I started reading a couple of articles on it. The HRI supports a huge amount of jobs in Ireland and generates a lot of money for the economy too. It's something that we are naturally good at in this country. https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/racing-industry-worth-over-18bn-to-economy-report-458568.html Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4698 - 15/01/2020 20:06:56 2260078 Link 8 |
Even worse all the tax breaks it gets despite being a huge moneymaker that does little or nothing in terms of promoting fitness or underage sports
Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 15/01/2020 20:07:21 2260079 Link 0 |
Sean Kyne the Chief Whip and Galway West TD was on the radio today justifying such a large % of the development being funded by the taxpayer and it was he who confirmed this. According to Kyne the IRFU CEO refused to meet himself and other TDs from the West to discuss the development, or to give assurances that the IRFU would provide the funding needed for the development. Thankfully the government have now stumped up €20m for the development by the Connacht branch, which works out at about €1m per rugby club in Connacht. With all the businessmen you know also pumping money into rugby in Connacht there could be some superstar signings on the way there.
Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 15/01/2020 21:01:38 2260084 Link 1 |
Well said. I wish I could give two 'thumbs up'.
Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2419 - 15/01/2020 21:35:48 2260091 Link 1 |
Gawd bless 'er.
Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2419 - 15/01/2020 21:38:05 2260092 Link 0 |
Well she'll have a few quid to spare now that one of the freeloadin grandkids has gone off to Canada to get a bit of work
Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 15/01/2020 21:52:47 2260093 Link 0 |
The number of clubs in connacht has nothing to do with this funding. It's completely irrelevant.
KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3480 - 15/01/2020 22:35:41 2260104 Link 0 |
Your opinion.
Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2642 - 16/01/2020 00:27:15 2260113 Link 0 |
And I hope they do not change their name to Kingspan!.. Lots of county venue changing their county ground names for a few bob
browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2340 - 16/01/2020 00:30:38 2260114 Link 9 |
Maybe if we had more people playing sport we would ned less garda on the streets, less prisons and less hospital care as exercise and fresh are two of the most important aspect of good health- a very significant saving. You need to look outside the box!! And the extra 1.5billion being spent/wasted on a hospital in a brown-filed site which is difficult to access and exit would solve a lot of the problems you have listed.
browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2340 - 16/01/2020 00:37:20 2260117 Link 7 |
The Munster council blocked the playing of our games in Nowlan Park. With Kerry voting against despite not been involved in the Munster championship. Limerick and Clare also. Cork and Tip in fairness voted in favour. The council leaders I believe also had a vote so in essence some counties had two votes.
Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2642 - 16/01/2020 00:38:19 2260118 Link 0 |
You're right. We will make the most of it until a united Ireland happens. Then I assume you guys down there know the craic. You have to fund our free loading asses until the end of time? Wally (Tyrone) - Posts: 912 - 16/01/2020 07:26:24 2260124 Link 0 |
At the end of the day there are more than enough GAA stadiums in this country, the majority of which lie idle most of the time, and will rarely if ever be filled. To pick on Connacht rugby is pathetic, and what Connacht rugby have achieved over the last ten or 15 years is staggering, particularly when one considers that the IRFU were looking to shut down Connacht rugby in 2003. So personally I was delighted to see Connacht Rugby get their grant, not to mention that unlike most GAA grounds, the Sportsground will be used for other sports. gilly1910 (Galway) - Posts: 170 - 16/01/2020 09:38:21 2260134 Link 1 |
I just wonder would it be more sensible for Connacht Rugby and Galway share Pearse Stadium, it would benefit Galway with Connacht paying rent DuhallowRed (Cork) - Posts: 265 - 16/01/2020 11:12:25 2260155 Link 0 |
I've often wondered why we have not invested in an indoor stadium or 2 in this country....the weather is absolute crap most of the year. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11219 - 16/01/2020 12:05:41 2260168 Link 8 |
The Sportsground is a great location and gets plenty of use. IMO (and I am a dreamer) I would have loved to see a roof on it and it being used for even more stuff. I hope it doesn't lose its atmosphere..... even though it is a bit of a kip it is great craic and u are right on the pitch. Delighted the re development is only to 12000 capacity. Nothing like a full stadium. Pearse stadium could learn a bit about match day experience from them. Easy get food, coffee, a pint etc. Good day out. I agree with sharing facilities where possible but i don't think it is viable in Galway. In any case we should probably be selling Pearse (can of worms just opened!) and re investing in Tuam. What are the dimensions of a GAA pitch v a rugby pitch. Could you play GAA in the Sportsground i.e. would it fit? On the general topic, sport is way underfunded in this country. Sport addresses so many of society's ills before they become ills. But i think that is the problem, too many uneducated key board warriors make statements like why are u spending on sport when we have crime or homelessness etc. Money spent on sport helps avoid issues into the future..... but from a political point of view it is much more advantageous to be seen putting a fire out than doing the boring stuff like proper integrated planning for society into the future. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1824 - 16/01/2020 12:18:02 2260172 Link 2 |
There is a good atmosphere at the sportsground to be fair, I was there a month ago when Munster were facing Connacht DuhallowRed (Cork) - Posts: 265 - 16/01/2020 17:06:11 2260266 Link 0 |
I love my sport and a key board warrior who would suggest that funding our sport is the answer to them loosing their job, sleeping in a card board box and and eating in a soup kitchen is ridiculous. All funding for any project is politically motivated. Those unfortunates are not in a position to avail of these facilities. Try asking them how they think this funding will help them ? I am pleased Walsh Park is getting refurbished but do not see it as a priority over what is going on with the Hospital in Waterford. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2642 - 16/01/2020 18:20:05 2260281 Link 1 |
Yes & you can walk down the town in 5 mins & have your choice of car parks, cafes, pubs, restaurants, hotels, night life, shopping, public transport & many of these places are sponsoring Connacht Rugby or the players, so they are unlikely to upset them & move. It wouldn't suit them to move to Pearse Stadium, no floodlights (look that one up & the history of planning cock ups) It had been floated many times but there are a lot of very bitter people who would die if they saw Rugby or Soccer in Pearse Stadium ( look up An Ceathru Rua hosting a European game & why) & of course it came to nothing. When they sold five year tickets for Pearse Stadium after its last refurbishment they promised clubs & supporters lots of things that never materialised. I bought two & yet we couldn't even get to play club finals in the ground. I now spend my money on a rugby season ticket & the difference is massive. You get what they say you get, I would never again invest my money in anything involving the GAA, riddled with politics & liars.
moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 16/01/2020 18:28:52 2260282 Link 1 |