United Park

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

United Park
Full name	United Park
Location	Drogheda, Ireland
Opened	1976
Owner
Tenants	Drogheda United
Capacity	5,000 (notional) 2,000 (permitted)

United Park is a multi-use stadium in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and has been the home stadium of League of Ireland side Drogheda United since 1976. The stadium used to hold 5,400 (400 seated and 5,000 standing).^[1] The Safe Capacity is now set at 2000 by the Louth County Fire Officer.^[2]

The nearest rail link is Drogheda railway station, while Dublin Airport is roughly 20 miles away.

The future of the stadium is uncertain: It occupies prime real estate in Drogheda and potential to develop the stadium is limited by surrounding residences. Proposals have been made to sell the site and build a 10,000 all seater new stadium on the outskirts of the town.^[3] The likelehood of this would increase if Drogheda were members of the proposed All-Ireland Football League.^[4] On the 9th of July 2008 planning permission was given to the Drogs by Meath County Council and work is expected to commence on the site soon.

FAI League of Ireland 2008

v • d • e

FAI League of Ireland Premier Division venues 2008
The Brandywell \| The Carlisle Grounds \| Dalymount Park \| Finn Park \| Richmond Park \| Showgrounds \| St. Colman's Park \| Terryland Park \| Tolka Park \| Turners Cross \| UCD Bowl \| United Park
FAI League of Ireland First Division venues 2008
Athlone Town Stadium \| Ferrycarrig Park \| Flancare Park \| Jackman Park \| Kingspan Century Park \| Oriel Park \| Morton Stadium \| Station Road \| Tolka Park \| Waterford Regional Sports Centre