A proposal has been submitted which could see Tolka Park Football Stadium in Dublin undergo a major redevelopment.

Shelbourne Football Club has put forward a proposal Dublin City Council to purchase the venue and redevelop it as a multi-sport stadium.

Once further details have been provided by Shelbourne FC in the next two weeks, the Council will carefully examine the proposal and reconvene with the Board of the Club.

Dublin City Council bought out the legal interests of various parties in both Dalymount and Tolka Park in 2016 as part of its strategic plan to develop a municipal stadium at Dalymount Park to ensure the viability of League of Ireland Football on the northside of Dublin.  

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Since acquiring both grounds, significant costs have been incurred by the City Council on an annual basis to ensure that both stadiums meet the required League of Ireland stadium certification. 

The City Council is willing to examine the proposal. However, it would be based on a cost recovery model for expenditure incurred by the City Council and a firm commitment from Shelbourne FC that Tolka Park can be re-developed in a reasonable period and that adequate finance is in place. It is understood that the proposals will have no financial implications for either the City Council or the State. 

Dublin City Council would like to reaffirm its commitment to developing a municipal stadium at Dalymount Park. The local authority is continuing to work with all stakeholders including both clubs, the Government and local community groups to develop a modern municipal stadium.