Dalymount redevelopment will give fans a stadium to be proud of – Lord Mayor

Important changes to the plans for Dalymount Park will ensure the best possible facilities for fans and players, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said.

Councillor Ray McAdam has welcomed the initiation of the latest report on Dalymount Park, saying it marks another major step towards delivering a new home for Bohemian Football Club and a transformative community asset for Phibsborough and the wider northside of Dublin city.

The report proposes important changes to the redevelopment of Dalymount Park which will strengthen the overall scheme, improve how the stadium works on match days, and expand the community space available within the project. It also reflects a clear determination by Dublin City Council to keep this landmark redevelopment moving forward.   

The Lord Mayor said, “This is a huge step for Phibsborough, for Bohemians, and the League of Ireland.

Dalymount Park is one of the great homes of Irish football. What is now happening is real progress towards giving Bohs, their supporters, and the entire community the modern stadium and community facility they deserve.”

The Part 8 report states that the overall design intent remains in place, while proposing refinements to improve circulation, connectivity, player facilities and stadium operations. It also includes an increase in the overall floor area of the community facility, along with a range of changes aimed at improving the layout and long-term functionality of the stadium.

The report further states that the modifications are intended to secure cost efficiencies without compromising quality, modernise the stadium for present day operational requirements, and support Dalymount Park’s role as an important driver of economic activity in the area.

“The changes now being proposed are important and welcome. This project has always been about community, identity, regeneration and pride of place.”

Dublin City Council has also confirmed that Bohemians are expected to play their first home game in the new Dalymount Park at the beginning of the 2029 League of Ireland season.

“It’s great to get confirmation of when we can expect the team to return. It gives supporters, residents and the wider football family in Dublin a date to look forward to. We must get construction underway as soon as possible,” concluded the Lord Mayor. 

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