O'Connor Park (Irish: Páirc Uí Chonchúir) is a GAA stadium in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. It is one of the principal grounds of the Offaly GAA Gaelic football and hurling teams. It is known for sponsorship reasons as Glenisk O’Connor Park.[3]
| Páirc Uí Chonchúir | |
Glenisk O'Connor Park Location within Ireland | |
| Location | Tullamore, County Offaly, R35 R654, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°16′50″N 7°29′22″W / 53.28056°N 7.48944°W |
| Public transit | Tullamore railway station High Street bus stop |
| Owner | Offaly GAA |
| Capacity | 18,000 (7,000 seated)[1] |
| Field size | 145 x 90 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1934 |
| Renovated | 2004–06 |
| Architect | Kiernan Structural Steel LTD[2] |
The ground was opened in 1934, to replace Ballyduff Park,[4] and currently has a capacity of 18,000.[1]
The ground currently consists of a covered stand on one side of the pitch, with terracing on the other three. A stand was built in 1991, but replaced by the current structure in 2006. The stand (currently known as the 'New Stand' pending decision on a new name) was completed in 2006. It seats 7,000 people and also includes a press box and a special section for wheelchair users.[1] Its 10 sections are each split horizontally with green, white and gold colour seats (the colours of Offaly GAA), with the words 'Uíbh Fhailí' (the Irish for Offaly) spelt out across the stand's white section. At the same time as the stand was being constructed, improvements were also made in the terracing on the opposite side of the pitch, allowing it to comfortably hold 8,000 people. Plans also included building new dressing rooms, toilet facilities and a TV camera room on the terrace side of the ground. Further development was due to take place on the Arden End, with hybrid terrace/seating. Underneath the main stand is a cafe that is open on matchdays. [4][5]
The ground is owned by Tullamore GAA club, but was leased out by the Offaly County Board for 35 years in 2002 for use in inter-county matches.[citation needed]
Naming rights
edit| Period | Sponsor | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2022 | Bord na Móna | Bord na Móna O'Connor Park | [6] |
| 2023- | Glenisk | Glenisk O'Connor Park | [7] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Rated and slated: All 32 GAA county grounds assessed - but how does yours measure up?". Irish Independent. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Kiernan Structural Steel LTD - Clients - O'Connor Park Tullamore
- ^ "Glenisk secure naming rights for Offaly's O'Connor Park". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ a b "O'Connor Park Development". Offaly GAA. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ^ phase 3 was completed in May 2010 which includes new tv studio, commentary boxes, toilet facilities and extra terracing behind the goals. 4 state of the art dressing rooms were also provided.[citation needed] "'Within budget' tenders submitted for O'Connor Park work". Offaly Express. 3 March 2009. Archived from the original on 8 September 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2009.
- ^ "Offaly GAA reveal identity of naming rights partner for 10-year O'Connor Park deal". The 42. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Glenisk secure naming rights for Offaly's O'Connor Park". Irish Examiner. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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