Dundalk hoping to install additional seating at Oriel Park for Champions League tie

Dundalk FC are hoping to expand the capacity of Oriel Park for next Wednesday’s Champions League second qualifying round second leg tie with BATE Borisov by installing an additional 1,000 seats in the ground.

The club have today applied to UEFA, via the FAI, for permission to erect a temporary stand similar to the one installed at the Carrick Road venue for last October’s title deciding league fixture with Cork City.

Strict UEFA criteria means the capacity at the ground is restricted to 3,200 but the club is seeking dispensation after seeing tickets sell out, leaving hundreds of fans disappointed.

When Cliftonville hosted Celtic in the 2013 Champions League, they were allowed use a temporary structure similar to what Dundalk are proposing.

But Cliftonville cleared the red tape well in advance of their game and time is likely to count against Dundalk with the home leg just six days away.

Big Top Carlingford teaser video released

A teaser video for the Big Top Carlingford has just been released.

The Big Top Carlingford is a seasonal, outdoor venue that will be launched this year by Carlingford Marina.

It is a 500 person capacity circus tent that sits in the courtyard of the marina complex and will be home to a whole host of concerts and events throughout the summer months.

The introduction of an outdoor venue for large concerts will be a welcome addition to the area’s already festive atmosphere.

Check out the video by Tim Shearwood above.