Feb 20, 2014 | Featured, Markets Field, News, Photo Gallery Markets Field Pitch Re-laying
Another chapter in the illustrious history of The Markets Field began today as Irelands Soccer Manager Martin O’Neill visited the ground and gave the new playing surface a “run out”. Expressing his delight that the historic ground was soon to...
Oct 23, 2013 | Markets Field, News, Photo Gallery Markets Field Pitch Re-laying
(Left Click once to view) While it may appear similar to last weeks picture leveling work continues on the pitch re-laying with the last dressing of sand happening over the next few days. Excitement is building around seeing the actual green pitch re-emerging from...
Oct 15, 2013 | Markets Field, News, Photo Gallery Markets Field Pitch Re-laying
It appears like a desert has appeared in the centre of Limerick but in fact an almost Martian-like landscape has been created as the pitch relaying at the Markets field moves onto another phase. Sanding and surface preparation continues in almost perfect weather...
Oct 11, 2013 | Markets Field, News, Photo Gallery Markets Field Pitch Re-laying
If you were burying a smallish time capsule in the Markets Field embodying all the tradition of the ground going back to 1886 and encapsulating all the positives of Limerick at the present time what 5 items would you include?? Any suggestions to ...
Oct 9, 2013 | Markets Field, News, Photo Gallery Markets Field Pitch Re-laying
Work continues on the re-laying of the Markets Field Pitch. The emphasis this week is on installing the drainage and service ducts at the perimeter at the pitch. This work is necessary to ensure that once laid the pitch will not need to be disturbed...
Oct 2, 2013 | Markets Field, News, Photo Gallery Markets Field Pitch Re-laying
(Click on Photo Once To Enlarge) At approximately midpoint in the pitch re-laying project the soil has been reinstated onto the pitch covering the drainage system. Interestingly the only part of the pitch where rock was encountered in small amounts was on the...
