GAA club fails to overturn ‘soccer-only’ venue decision

A DUBLIN GAA club has failed in its legal challenge to overturn the decision that the new Shamrock Rovers stadium in Tallaght should be developed as a soccer-only venue.

The Thomas Davis GAA Club had sought orders quashing South Dublin County Council’s decision of February 13, 2006, that the 6,000-seat stadium at Whitestown Way, Tallaght, should be completed for soccer only and a declaration from the court that the council’s decision (of February 13) was null and void and of no effect.

In December 2005, the council decided to alter what was earmarked as a soccer venue stadium for multi-sporting purposes. However, after being informed by the