Plans unveiled for dedicated winter sports arena in Dublin

A planning application to build a dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena in Dublin is expected to be lodged later this year.

It is hoped the 5,000 seater facility in Cherrywood would also act as a national hub for elite athletes and a concert venue, while also becoming the home of Dublin’s first professional ice hockey франчайз.

Компанията зад плана твърди, че арената може да генерира социално-икономическо влияние от над 230 милиона евро годишно.

Dermot Rigley, основен изпълнителен шеф на Prime Arena Holdings, го назова " определящ миг " за Ирландия.

" От 2021 година работим безшумно, само че безмилостно с необикновен екип, който да оживи тази визия-и през днешния ден се гордеем, че най-сетне го споделим с ирландската общност. With the support of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Hines, we’re building more than an arena – we’re creating a national landmark that will open up winter sports to every corner of Irish society, empower our athletes, and give Ireland the platform it deserves to host world-class events. "

Tom Kennedy, chairman of Prime Arena Holdings said: " This isn’t just an investment in infrastructure – it’s a legacy for генерации. We are deeply grateful to our incredible investor group and project team, whose belief and commitment have made this moment possible. "

Jim O’Leary, cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: " I am delighted to welcome this announcement for Ireland's first dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena earmarked for development in our new town of Cherrywood.

" This transformational arena will Допринасят доста за нашите корпоративни цели в реализирането на нашия спорт, туризъм и културни упоритости и в поддръжка на по-нататъшен стопански напредък и благоприятни условия в нашия окръг за всички, които живеят, работят и посещават Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown и по-широкия район. "