Hunky Dorys Park
| Hunky Dorys Park | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hunky Dorys Park |
| Location | Drogheda, Ireland |
| Opened | 1979 |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Tenants | |
| Drogheda United | |
Coordinates: 53°43′24.01″N 06°21′26″W / 53.7233361°N 6.35722°W
Hunky Dorys Park (formerly United Park) is a football stadium in Drogheda, Ireland. The ground has been home to League of Ireland side Drogheda United since 1979. The ground has a capacity of 2,000 with 400 seats. During the summer of 2010, renovations took place to bring the venue up to licensing standards, Changes include the addition of 1500 seats to the gaa side of the ground, new toilet facilities and a new covered section dedicated to wheelchair users. The nearest rail link is Drogheda railway station, while Dublin Airport is roughly 20 miles away.
[edit] History
Hunky Dorys Park is the home of Drogheda United following a major sponsorship deal in 2010 with Ireland's leading crinkle-cut crisp brand, Hunky Dorys. It was otherwise known as United Park or Drogheda Park by some of the supporters. The ground was also known briefly as O2 Park during 2002 and 2003 as part of a sponsorship deal with the telecommunications company O2. The stadium used to hold 5,400 [1] though the safe capacity is now set at 2000 by the Louth County Fire Officer.[2]
The stadium has also hosted 5 Republic of Ireland under-21 national football teamgames [1] and other international underage games including games in the 1994 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship. Proposals have been made to sell the site and build a 10,000 all seater new stadium on the outskirts of the town.[3] On the 9th of July 2008 planning permission was given to Drogheda United by Meath County Council however the plans eventually fell through.
[edit] References
- ^ Drogheda United FC - Fixtures, History and Club Information
- ^ Bohsman: FAI Cup: Drogheda 0-1 Bohemians
- ^ An Irish Town Planner's Blog: PLANS for a new town of 12,000 people on south of Drogheda
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