Rovers to play in Drogheda next season
Friday, 17 December 2004 15:59Shamrock Rovers will play their home games at United Park next season, after Drogheda United agreed to a request for the use of their ground for the 2005 season.
The deadline to inform the FAI of which grounds will be used by clubs next season is today, and after intense discussions, a deal has been struck between Rovers and Drogheda.
Rovers have had financial troubles that hindered the completion of their proposed new stadium in Tallaght, and have been without a home of their own since leaving Milltown in 1987.
Their problems worsened yesterday when the South Dublin County Council denied the club extended planning permission on the site in Tallaght where their new stadium lies unfinished.
However, the agreement with Drogheda means that Rovers will be able to satisfy the relevant sections of their licencing application and all but ensures their continued participation in the eircom League.
Drogheda Chairman, Vincent Hoey welcomed the deal and said: "This will ensure that one of the domestic games greatest names and traditions survives."
