Redevelopment of Lansdowne Road stadium on schedule

THE redevelopment of Lansdowne Road is on schedule, according to Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O’Donoghue.

Comments made by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that he would: “have my doubts until the day it opens” was a reference to the planning difficulties that the project is likely to encounter in such a built-up area. But Minister O’Donoghue remained upbeat about the work.

“I was pleased to announce on April 25 that the Lansdowne Road Stadium Development Company had selected the design and project management teams for this project,” he said yesterday.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited