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Replying To smallfrank:  "Of course they prefer it, it closer to them. Similar Mayo people keep harping on about Tuam. Castlebar is closer to Tuam than Moycullen, Oughterard, Killanin, Inverin, Spiddal. There isn't a notion of Galway GAA moving from Pearse Stadium, they've just installed lights. Dexcom Stadium will be class on College Rd also. Tuam a nice spot and will get the few league games."
That's fine if they just said that and stopped pretending that Pearse Stadium wasn't a chronic venue for a whole host of reason. Let them just come out and say I like Pearse Stadium because it's closer to me and stop talking nonsense. Zero atmosphere (it's too bloody big), susceptible to the elements, majority of supporters face desperate traffic congestion and it's at least 30 walk minutes to any public transport that'll get you out of the city.

The installation of the lights is just polishing a load of rubbish. Appeasing a few vocal members on the county board like the Irish language officer.

TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 264 - 04/03/2025 12:14:49    2594653

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Replying To TanCanRan:  "That's fine if they just said that and stopped pretending that Pearse Stadium wasn't a chronic venue for a whole host of reason. Let them just come out and say I like Pearse Stadium because it's closer to me and stop talking nonsense. Zero atmosphere (it's too bloody big), susceptible to the elements, majority of supporters face desperate traffic congestion and it's at least 30 walk minutes to any public transport that'll get you out of the city.

The installation of the lights is just polishing a load of rubbish. Appeasing a few vocal members on the county board like the Irish language officer."
You are confusing me now.
Is this about where certain people like to go.
Do we build a stadium in Gort because the Limerick and Clare people prefer it and it's better for the traditional hurling areas or do we need a stadium close to population centre, train link, accommodation, hospital, sponsorship opportunities and accessible for all Galway people, South, City, North, Connemara.
Do you ever wonder why Pairc Ui Chaoimh is in Cork City, Gaelic Grounds is in Limerick, Breffni in Cavan, Hyde in Roscommon, Cusack Park in Ennis.
Not delighted trying to get to and from Salthill myself but they haven't a notion of 1. Demolishing/Selling it or 2. Developing another stadium of a similar size in the county. We just need to move on

smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 461 - 04/03/2025 13:03:18    2594666

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Replying To smallfrank:  "You are confusing me now.
Is this about where certain people like to go.
Do we build a stadium in Gort because the Limerick and Clare people prefer it and it's better for the traditional hurling areas or do we need a stadium close to population centre, train link, accommodation, hospital, sponsorship opportunities and accessible for all Galway people, South, City, North, Connemara.
Do you ever wonder why Pairc Ui Chaoimh is in Cork City, Gaelic Grounds is in Limerick, Breffni in Cavan, Hyde in Roscommon, Cusack Park in Ennis.
Not delighted trying to get to and from Salthill myself but they haven't a notion of 1. Demolishing/Selling it or 2. Developing another stadium of a similar size in the county. We just need to move on"
Your spot on there's isn't a chance of Pearce stadium being sold or downgraded I'm going to games for 50 years and have attended many big games in Pearce stadium never had a problem getting to or from games my motto go on time don't expect to park at the main gate be prepared for a small walk anyone driving to galway every day for work will tell you it can often be harder to get across town on a work day rather than a match day

minor77 (Galway) - Posts: 261 - 04/03/2025 13:32:48    2594678

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Replying To smallfrank:  "You are confusing me now.
Is this about where certain people like to go.
Do we build a stadium in Gort because the Limerick and Clare people prefer it and it's better for the traditional hurling areas or do we need a stadium close to population centre, train link, accommodation, hospital, sponsorship opportunities and accessible for all Galway people, South, City, North, Connemara.
Do you ever wonder why Pairc Ui Chaoimh is in Cork City, Gaelic Grounds is in Limerick, Breffni in Cavan, Hyde in Roscommon, Cusack Park in Ennis.
Not delighted trying to get to and from Salthill myself but they haven't a notion of 1. Demolishing/Selling it or 2. Developing another stadium of a similar size in the county. We just need to move on"
I never mentioned any other county - that was you.

It's no accessible for most people. Just the people in the city and Connemara. For everyone else, it's a nightmare. Also, it might be the population centre but it is for GAA. Most of Galway city's population don't care for GAA. It's the wrong side of the city - only serviced by a single bridge/

Just because we've made several mistakes in building, maintaining and adding lights, doesn't mean we shouldn't beat the drum that it's a terrible venue either. Just because you don't like talking about, others are well within their rights to do so.

TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 264 - 04/03/2025 13:51:13    2594685

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Replying To TanCanRan:  "That's fine if they just said that and stopped pretending that Pearse Stadium wasn't a chronic venue for a whole host of reason. Let them just come out and say I like Pearse Stadium because it's closer to me and stop talking nonsense. Zero atmosphere (it's too bloody big), susceptible to the elements, majority of supporters face desperate traffic congestion and it's at least 30 walk minutes to any public transport that'll get you out of the city.

The installation of the lights is just polishing a load of rubbish. Appeasing a few vocal members on the county board like the Irish language officer."
Sorry - but what exactly is this supposed to mean: "Appeasing a few vocal members on the county board like the Irish language officer?"

If you took the population of Galway City and headed west - it would be a bit more than a few vocal members.

Whats the Irish language offer position got to do with it? Also that position is vacant and currently open to be filled by something - do you know something we dont? Seems like a bit of a personal agenda - still upset about not passing foundation Gaeilge for the LC?

The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 751 - 04/03/2025 13:55:09    2594687

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Replying To minor77:  "Your spot on there's isn't a chance of Pearce stadium being sold or downgraded I'm going to games for 50 years and have attended many big games in Pearce stadium never had a problem getting to or from games my motto go on time don't expect to park at the main gate be prepared for a small walk anyone driving to galway every day for work will tell you it can often be harder to get across town on a work day rather than a match day"
While there is little chance of any other games switching to Tuam, the FACT remains that Pearse Stadium is almost certainly the most inaccessible ground in Ireland. What a pleasure it was to attend a game in Tuam last Sunday, 200 yards from the Motorway ramp. The road traffic act, insofar as it relates to parking, suspended for the duration of the match, 99% of the population of the town delighted with the influx of supporters, and great stewarding from the local volunteers on hand to help anyone who required assistance. Not perfection I might add, the recent revamp could have done with a decent sound system and perhaps the sideshowbob drumming performance would have been more suited a St Patricks Day Parade.

giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1261 - 04/03/2025 14:51:02    2594703

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Replying To TanCanRan:  "I never mentioned any other county - that was you.

It's no accessible for most people. Just the people in the city and Connemara. For everyone else, it's a nightmare. Also, it might be the population centre but it is for GAA. Most of Galway city's population don't care for GAA. It's the wrong side of the city - only serviced by a single bridge/

Just because we've made several mistakes in building, maintaining and adding lights, doesn't mean we shouldn't beat the drum that it's a terrible venue either. Just because you don't like talking about, others are well within their rights to do so."
The last time I was in galway there were 3 bridges over the corrib all 3 will get u to Pearce stadium

minor77 (Galway) - Posts: 261 - 04/03/2025 15:08:19    2594709

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Replying To minor77:  "The last time I was in galway there were 3 bridges over the corrib all 3 will get u to Pearce stadium"
You can also get the train in from Athenry or Oranmore and get a bus or walk out(have done both options with kids many times). I prefer Tuam myself for the atmosphere but the criticism of Pearse Stadium is getting ridiculous at this stage.

Trucker1 (Galway) - Posts: 407 - 04/03/2025 15:23:17    2594713

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Replying To TanCanRan:  "I never mentioned any other county - that was you.

It's no accessible for most people. Just the people in the city and Connemara. For everyone else, it's a nightmare. Also, it might be the population centre but it is for GAA. Most of Galway city's population don't care for GAA. It's the wrong side of the city - only serviced by a single bridge/

Just because we've made several mistakes in building, maintaining and adding lights, doesn't mean we shouldn't beat the drum that it's a terrible venue either. Just because you don't like talking about, others are well within their rights to do so."
12 of the 26 on Sunday were from West of the Corrib.
Another 3 were from James'. The games need to be played in Galway same as Cork, Limerick, Roscommon, Dublin for reasons I've outlined loads of times.

smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 461 - 04/03/2025 15:38:46    2594717

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Replying To minor77:  "The last time I was in galway there were 3 bridges over the corrib all 3 will get u to Pearce stadium"
When you start making up stuff you are losing.

I prefer tuam more so for the issue with wind in PS.

The walk from eyre sq to Salthill is not bad.

The bottleneck is exaggerated and it's mainly people not leaving enough time.

It will be Pearse for the rossies?? which is a pity as best venue in province by a mile is Hyde Roscommon town

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1378 - 04/03/2025 16:37:04    2594726

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Replying To smallfrank:  "12 of the 26 on Sunday were from West of the Corrib.
Another 3 were from James'. The games need to be played in Galway same as Cork, Limerick, Roscommon, Dublin for reasons I've outlined loads of times."
There's more than one code or team that use Pearse Stadium. Fancy giving me a breakdown of the hurlers, for example, and how many are from the city and west of the Corrib?

TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 264 - 04/03/2025 17:12:07    2594735

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People who go on about Tuam stadium and use phrases like "the traditional home of Galway football" are the most boring people in the history of humanity.

PierreBezuhov (UK) - Posts: 233 - 04/03/2025 17:22:18    2594738

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Replying To TanCanRan:  "There's more than one code or team that use Pearse Stadium. Fancy giving me a breakdown of the hurlers, for example, and how many are from the city and west of the Corrib?"
I'm haven't a clue but I'm fairly certain we won't be building a new stadium in Kilcolgan any time soon and having a separate one in Tuam for the footballers after we demolish Pearse Stadium

smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 461 - 04/03/2025 18:46:16    2594760

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Replying To TanCanRan:  "That's fine if they just said that and stopped pretending that Pearse Stadium wasn't a chronic venue for a whole host of reason. Let them just come out and say I like Pearse Stadium because it's closer to me and stop talking nonsense. Zero atmosphere (it's too bloody big), susceptible to the elements, majority of supporters face desperate traffic congestion and it's at least 30 walk minutes to any public transport that'll get you out of the city.

The installation of the lights is just polishing a load of rubbish. Appeasing a few vocal members on the county board like the Irish language officer."
I rarely see traffic congestion on my route to Salthill. Over the bridge and up westside, and you'd hardly notice a crowd, unless Mayo are in town, and probably bringing 60% of the patrons. There was that famous game in 2003, when Tipp fans got shhtuck and didn't get home for days. There's also an issue occasionally with evening games, especially on Saturdays during the summer, when you'd need to use your head, and give yourself an extra 30-60mins to ensure on time arrival.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3994 - 04/03/2025 19:24:00    2594773

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Replying To The_DOC:  "Sorry - but what exactly is this supposed to mean: "Appeasing a few vocal members on the county board like the Irish language officer?"

If you took the population of Galway City and headed west - it would be a bit more than a few vocal members.

Whats the Irish language offer position got to do with it? Also that position is vacant and currently open to be filled by something - do you know something we dont? Seems like a bit of a personal agenda - still upset about not passing foundation Gaeilge for the LC?"
Its the same arrogance that's displayed by the Gaeilgeoir that actually turns people off Irish. If he's replaced that's news to me. Normally online arguing with reporters over the Irish spelling, i'd say the county board will survive.

TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 264 - 04/03/2025 19:32:43    2594778

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Replying To PierreBezuhov:  "People who go on about Tuam stadium and use phrases like "the traditional home of Galway football" are the most boring people in the history of humanity."
Learn your Galway Football History English man..

Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 192 - 04/03/2025 21:05:56    2594794

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Replying To PierreBezuhov:  "People who go on about Tuam stadium and use phrases like "the traditional home of Galway football" are the most boring people in the history of humanity."
Can you imagine if The Sawdoctors were from Salthill? Daddy can get up on top of the 4x4.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7815 - 04/03/2025 23:08:16    2594816

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The greatest mistake in the history of the Galway GAA was making Pearse Stadium our forever home. A complete disaster.

MinorChamp_09 (Galway) - Posts: 11 - 05/03/2025 08:53:23    2594827

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Can we move on now lads.
Is there any benefit in getting to a league final.
I think for all the talk, PJ and Co don't seem too pushed and Donegal certainly aren't. Why they couldn't have a 2 week break is beyond me. Donegal rocking up in Salthill without Ryan McHugh, Murphy and a few others said it all. On our side we changed the keeper for the first time in 3 years, full back, centre back when we were safe and left Comer in the stand. You could see with Tyrone Sunday bringing Canavan, Harte etc back that survival in Div 1 seems to be the target.

smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 461 - 05/03/2025 10:48:43    2594846

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Replying To smallfrank:  "Can we move on now lads.
Is there any benefit in getting to a league final.
I think for all the talk, PJ and Co don't seem too pushed and Donegal certainly aren't. Why they couldn't have a 2 week break is beyond me. Donegal rocking up in Salthill without Ryan McHugh, Murphy and a few others said it all. On our side we changed the keeper for the first time in 3 years, full back, centre back when we were safe and left Comer in the stand. You could see with Tyrone Sunday bringing Canavan, Harte etc back that survival in Div 1 seems to be the target."
That's the inherent problem with these NFL and NHL competitions, especially since the Jan-July condensed schedule. The problem that teams only want to retain their league status, and are ambivalent about winning the competitions out.

Any competitions in the whole world of sport that teams and individuals are ambivalent about winning won't be at the top of any fan's watch list. With team's equivocating so much about their motivations in these leagues, it's a tad surprising that supporters even show as much enthusiasm for the fare as they do.

I think 'the GAA' wanted to downgrade the provincial championships from the allireland series for this very reason, so that they could build one decent league/championship competition from January to July that every team would gun for from start to finish.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3994 - 05/03/2025 12:47:26    2594863

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