Gaelic grounds in drogheda with a 4500 capacity has to be the worst county grounds in the country.

wingback (Louth) - Posts: 141 - 06/11/2008 13:56:08    135090

I know that Goal, but that clown was trying to be smart so I responded by being smart

Willie Nelson (None) - Posts: 972 - 06/11/2008 14:30:07    135108

Right lads, let's cut the slagging and insulting remarks. As a Meath man I am embarrassed at Pairc Tailteann. Personally, not having been in the dressing rooms or recently played on the pitch of either stadium I can only judge from the spectators point of view. Both County boards should hang their heads in shame. Pairc Tailteann did get major investment and the terrace, which is quite good, was constructed. But that was twenty years ago in the middle of the last recession. I don't believe Newbridge has had any improvement in that time. I have had the pleasure of visiting many county grounds over the past six or seven years and am delighted to see the investments that are being made in these grounds. This includes considerably smaller counties than either Meath or Kildare. It might be too late now to do anything with the recession kicking in. Chances are that the sale of Newbridge will be put on hold until the building industry starts up again and there will be fewer funds available to invest in Navan in the short term. However, both Counties should prepare their respective plans now so that they are ready to start when the economy picks up again.

The real Árd Rí (Meath) - Posts: 990 - 06/11/2008 14:33:43    135112

Re : Willie Nelson

I was at that match actually willie. It was a close game on a cold day which could have gone either way. But my point is this Newbridge pitch may look good but it is actualy very bear. There is hardly any grass on it and it is one of the worst pitches in Leinster..

John_3__7 (Meath) - Posts: 546 - 06/11/2008 19:15:49    135415

i find that the atmosphere in smaller pitches can be just as good or even better than the ones with a larger capacity. the atmosphere does be great in newbridge alright the buzz after the cavan match during the summer was unreal but i do agree that it's one of the worst county pitches around. hopefully this new stadium will be a lot better, that's if they ever get started.

kefan (Kildare) - Posts: 498 - 06/11/2008 21:31:20    135518

No John, it has the best surface in Leinster its like carpet.

Goal (Kildare) - Posts: 117 - 07/11/2008 08:49:04    135638

lads having played on newbridge a few times i can say that there are at least 3 to 4 playing surfaces better in kildare.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 07/11/2008 11:32:47    135815

Not a thing wrong with the surface

Willie Nelson (None) - Posts: 972 - 07/11/2008 12:58:32    135954

Newbridge pitch is great. I have played on many but i would find it hard to beat it.

oneill12 (Kildare) - Posts: 35 - 07/11/2008 13:46:50    136010

Not saying there is willie. But there are better in the county.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 07/11/2008 14:23:14    136051

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Broadford GAA club have pictures of the proposed stadium at

http://broadford.kildare.gaa.ie/kildaresnewgaastadium.html

Looks pretty good.
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just went on and checked it out.looks class.gaa needs a provincial stadium like it.in seriousness though what are the chances of it actually happening with this recession.

depointswilcome (Westmeath) - Posts: 125 - 07/11/2008 20:12:48    136478

Re : Willie Nelson

I was at that match actually willie. It was a close game on a cold day which could have gone either way.


1 - 13 to 0-5, close game alright

EddieL (Kildare) - Posts: 68 - 08/11/2008 09:54:30    136655