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4th August 2016
07:57am BST

Then, in January 2015, when the winners of said competition was announced, Leinster Rugby Chief Executive Mick Dawson trumpeted the same vision for a capacity of 25,000 at the RDS.
"Leinster Rugby has a loyal supporter base and the redeveloped capacity of 25,000 in a purpose built venue will provide greater opportunities for our supporters and commercial operations," Dawson said.So when planning application was submitted that only promised a 2,500 increase on the current venue, eyebrows were raised. https://twitter.com/superlamps008/status/760848683160182784 The consortium of Grimshaw / Newenham Mulligan Architects has been working with the design team to develop the detail of the initial design concept. Leinster Rugby has since highlighted some of the challenges that they faced in the design and in the development going forward.
The final redevelopment design has to meet the specific requirements of Leinster Rugby, the Dublin Horse Show and other commercial considerations of the RDS, all contained on a tight building footprint and in a busy working environment. Speaking about today's application for planning permission, Michael Duffy, CEO of the RDS, said: "Designing a stadium to meet the unique design requirements of the RDS Main Arena is a complex and challenging task. "We have today submitted a planning application for a redeveloped Anglesea Stand which will create a top class experience for visitors and positively impact on the Dublin Horse Show, Leinster Rugby and any other events held in the Main Arena."A €26 million redevelopment is sure to boost the facilities and experience at the RDS but, unfortunately, only 2,500 more fans will get to experience that on matchday - as opposed to the 6,500 extra that was initially planned. Listen to The GAA Hour podcast with Colm Parkinson and Paul Galvin below. Click here to subscribe on iTunes. https://soundcloud.com/sportsjoe-gaa-hour/we-join-the-celebrations-on-the-tipp-bus-and-paul-galvin-on-kerry
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