Macdara Ferris takes a look at the history of Tallaght Stadium as plans are announced for bringing the stadium up to a 10,000 seater venue - the capacity originally envisaged when the plans first emerged for the stadium back in 1996.
19 June 2020
South Dublin County Council today issued the following press statement which is great news for the club. “South Dublin County Council has announced a €7.7m upgrade of Tallaght Stadium that includes the building of a new North Stand and development of the West Stand to a high-quality corporate area.
12 June 2020
The First Team returned to training today, the first step in the FAI’s programme to ensure a safe return for soccer which will see Rovers face, Bohemians, Dundalk and Cork City in a friendly tournament. All four clubs will play in a behind closed doors competition, likely at the Aviva Sta
10 June 2020South Dublin County Council today issued the following press statement which is great news for the club. “South Dublin County Council has announced a €7.7m upgrade of Tallaght Stadium that includes the building of a new North Stand and development of the West Stand to a high-quality corporate area.
8 June 2020
The FAI statement below was released last night and outlines the very positive steps being taken to restart football in Ireland. The Football Association of Ireland welcomes the new measures announced by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Ministers Shane Ross and Brendan Griffin today, as we contin
6 June 2020
The Football Association of Ireland announces that all the COVID-19 tests carried out on players and staff at four SSE Airtricity League clubs have returned negative results as the Association continues to work on a pathway for a safer return for all football in Ireland. FAI Medical Director Dr Alan
28 May 2020Irish football took the first steps on the pathway to a safer return for all football when testing for COVID-19 began on Monday as part of the pilot programme and tournament for the four SSE Airtricity League clubs who will compete in Europe this year as Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, Dundalk and Bohe
25 May 2020Shamrock Rovers welcomes the FAI plans to prepare for a resumption of the League of Ireland at the earliest possible date. The document entitled “Return to Football” | Behind Closed Doors issued yesterday by the FAI following consultation with all clubs and the Players Association, guideli
29 April 2020
What’s happening around the world is frightening and unprecedented, Part of the solution is to give up every day freedoms we take for granted but it is so important we adhere to the HSE guidelines and messages from the Government if things are to get back to normal again. Together we have the chance
30 March 2020
Congratulations to the Hoops midfielder Jack Byrne who has been voted the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for February 2020. Last year’s PFAI Player of the Year has picked up where he left off - hitting a sublime winner to see off reigning champions Dundalk
12 March 2020
Hoops Head Coach Stephen Bradley shared his thoughts on last week home win and tomorrow night’s game in The Showgrounds against Sligo Rovers, 8pm kick off. Everybody must have been delighted with a fantastic win over Dundalk last week? “Your dressing room is always happy after a victory and when it’
6 March 2020Q&A with Stephen Bradley on Monday’s win away at Waterford, and this evening’s home game v Dundalk. Kick-off in Tallaght Stadium is at 7.45pm. Were you pleased with another win in Waterford on Monday night? “I was delighted because it was a quick turnaround. Waterford is a difficult place to go
27 February 2020
