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Seeing that we are finally erecting floodlights in Wexford Park I wonder would the county board consider erecting a new stand on the clonard side. This does not have to be elaborate or overly expensive but a basic structure would suffice. It's dreadful on a cold wet and windy day to be sitting there totally exposed to the elements. I know it wouldn't be high up on their things to do list but surely in this day and age supporters deserve a bit of comfort when supporting their team. Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 454 - 21/07/2022 12:42:03 2433345 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "Seeing that we are finally erecting floodlights in Wexford Park I wonder would the county board consider erecting a new stand on the clonard side. This does not have to be elaborate or overly expensive but a basic structure would suffice. It's dreadful on a cold wet and windy day to be sitting there totally exposed to the elements. I know it wouldn't be high up on their things to do list but surely in this day and age supporters deserve a bit of comfort when supporting their team." How would they manage that considering it is basically on a road? countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 793 - 21/07/2022 12:49:42 2433348 Link
Replying To countyman2022: "How would they manage that considering it is basically on a road?" The stand would be inside the ground. What has the road got to do with it? Or am I missing something here? Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 454 - 21/07/2022 15:07:37 2433393 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "The stand would be inside the ground. What has the road got to do with it? Or am I missing something here?" Think he means the bench seats go right back onto the road. There isn't room for a proper stand with access from the back and a forecourt. Are you just talking about a cover over the benches there? Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15746 - 21/07/2022 15:12:31 2433396 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Think he means the bench seats go right back onto the road. There isn't room for a proper stand with access from the back and a forecourt. Are you just talking about a cover over the benches there?" Yes viking. That's exactly what I mean. Just a basic cover, no need for heavy construction. Maybe in a few years they could build up on the existing wall which would enable them to put a proper stand in place. To be honest though I won't be holding my breath. Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 454 - 21/07/2022 15:29:55 2433405 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "The stand would be inside the ground. What has the road got to do with it? Or am I missing something here?" How are they going to support a cover for a stand that big with a road 5 metres from the back of the stand? Its actually impossible. countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 793 - 21/07/2022 15:52:06 2433416 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "Yes viking. That's exactly what I mean. Just a basic cover, no need for heavy construction. Maybe in a few years they could build up on the existing wall which would enable them to put a proper stand in place. To be honest though I won't be holding my breath." They won't get planning permission for a proper stand on that side. As countyman already said there isn't room for 1 with proper access, fire escapes etc etc. A cover would be good though! Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15746 - 21/07/2022 16:02:31 2433419 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "Seeing that we are finally erecting floodlights in Wexford Park I wonder would the county board consider erecting a new stand on the clonard side. This does not have to be elaborate or overly expensive but a basic structure would suffice. It's dreadful on a cold wet and windy day to be sitting there totally exposed to the elements. I know it wouldn't be high up on their things to do list but surely in this day and age supporters deserve a bit of comfort when supporting their team." if u put a stand on that side u would cut capacity by several thousand, not that that makes any difference, as a matter of interest how many times [if ever] has wexford park been full? Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2974 - 21/07/2022 16:05:17 2433420 Link
Replying To Stmunnsriver: "if u put a stand on that side u would cut capacity by several thousand, not that that makes any difference, as a matter of interest how many times [if ever has wexford park been full?"]What is the limit on the end terraces? Never saw much of a crowd on either even when tickets were scarce. Must be some Health and Safety issue? Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15746 - 21/07/2022 16:41:10 2433426 Link
Replying To Viking66: " Replying To Stmunnsriver: "if u put a stand on that side u would cut capacity by several thousand, not that that makes any difference, as a matter of interest how many times [if ever has wexford park been full?" What is the limit on the end terraces? Never saw much of a crowd on either even when tickets were scarce. Must be some Health and Safety issue?"]The match v Kilkenny in 17 the clonard terrace was jammed. That was probably the fullest I've seen wexford park Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 364 - 22/07/2022 07:04:40 2433473 Link
When are the lights going in lads? Unfortunately I'd say there isn't enough space on the open side to put up any kind of a stand with the road so close. I always go that side for all matches, great view there. logger (Wexford) - Posts: 300 - 22/07/2022 08:14:54 2433477 Link
No need for a new stand. hurlorhurley (Wexford) - Posts: 1660 - 22/07/2022 10:21:29 2433487 Link
I heard the lack of toilets on the 2 terraces is a problem with their capacity? And something about health and safety re access or exits in the town end side? ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1340 - 22/07/2022 10:56:24 2433496 Link
Replying To Wexfordgaa: " Replying To Viking66: "[quote=Stmunnsriver: "if u put a stand on that side u would cut capacity by several thousand, not that that makes any difference, as a matter of interest how many times [if ever has wexford park been full?" What is the limit on the end terraces? Never saw much of a crowd on either even when tickets were scarce. Must be some Health and Safety issue?"]The match v Kilkenny in 17 the clonard terrace was jammed. That was probably the fullest I've seen wexford park"]True. Forgot about that. Town end was empty though that day. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15746 - 22/07/2022 10:57:08 2433497 Link
Replying To Viking66: " Replying To Wexfordgaa: "[quote=Viking66: "[quote=Stmunnsriver: "if u put a stand on that side u would cut capacity by several thousand, not that that makes any difference, as a matter of interest how many times [if ever has wexford park been full?" What is the limit on the end terraces? Never saw much of a crowd on either even when tickets were scarce. Must be some Health and Safety issue?"]The match v Kilkenny in 17 the clonard terrace was jammed. That was probably the fullest I've seen wexford park"]True. Forgot about that. Town end was empty though that day."]It was busy I looked back after I posted now it wasn't jammed but was busy. It was definitely busier than Clare in 14 Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 364 - 22/07/2022 12:25:54 2433520 Link
Replying To logger: "When are the lights going in lads? Unfortunately I'd say there isn't enough space on the open side to put up any kind of a stand with the road so close. I always go that side for all matches, great view there." I believe the plan is to have the lights installed over the coming months, with a view to having the option of floodlit games in next year's National Leagues. As for the stand idea, am far from an expert on these things, but I imagine there'd be all sorts of issues with planning permission and with Health & Safety. Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2856 - 22/07/2022 13:46:28 2433537 Link
Can this one just be stopped by the mods and removed. Anyone with any sense woukd understand you cannot jut put a shed roof over a terrace. Please stick to reality. zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 1969 - 22/07/2022 14:12:56 2433545 Link
Replying To Wexfordgaa: " Replying To Viking66: "[quote=Wexfordgaa: "[quote=Viking66: "[quote=Stmunnsriver: "if u put a stand on that side u would cut capacity by several thousand, not that that makes any difference, as a matter of interest how many times [if ever has wexford park been full?" What is the limit on the end terraces? Never saw much of a crowd on either even when tickets were scarce. Must be some Health and Safety issue?"]The match v Kilkenny in 17 the clonard terrace was jammed. That was probably the fullest I've seen wexford park"]True. Forgot about that. Town end was empty though that day."]It was busy I looked back after I posted now it wasn't jammed but was busy. It was definitely busier than Clare in 14"]Think there were only a couple hundred on it from memory but I could be wrong. I was a little drunk! Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15746 - 22/07/2022 15:15:46 2433561 Link
Replying To zinny: "Can this one just be stopped by the mods and removed. Anyone with any sense woukd understand you cannot jut put a shed roof over a terrace. Please stick to reality." Zingy, This is a discussion board and I started the thread in the hope that people would give their opinions and that is what is happening. You may not agree with what I or others are saying and that is your right but for you to ask the moderators to remove the topic is indeed silly and surprising coming from your good self. I was not ridiculing anyone. I was not insulting anyone and I certainly wasn't damaging anybodys character. If you read the terms and conditions for Posters you will clearly see that none of the rules were broken. You have a right to reply but we as posters should not be told that we have no sense and that the moderators should step in and remove the thread. I think the moderators are intelligent enough to allow us to ask a simple question in relation to the possibility of putting a cover on the clonard side in Wexford Park. I am not an engineer or builder and wouldn't know how feasible a project such as the above would be.Finally I will just ask the moderators to disregard your request to remove the topic. I'm sure they will comply. Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 454 - 22/07/2022 15:41:02 2433569 Link
Maybe a few corporate boxes should be looked into? ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1340 - 22/07/2022 16:24:07 2433580 Link