Shelbourne and Bohs in ground share talks

SHELBOURNE’s ground share with eircom League rivals Bohemians moved closer to reality after initial meetings between the clubs and FAI officials.

An FAI spokesman said that as a natural follow-on from the publication of the recent Genesis report on the future of the eircom League, discussions have taken place between representatives of Bohemians and Shelbourne about a possible ground share. Recent speculation has suggested the northside clubs could share a ground at a redeveloped Dalymount Park which would be co-funded by Government and the sale of Shelbourne’s Tolka Park.

It is believed a similar arrangement is on the cards south of the River Liffey, with St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers suggested as co-tenants of the new stadium in Tallaght. This partnership would also be partly funded by Government and the sale of St Pat’s’ Richmond Park in Inchicore.