Turner's Cross to host Cobh Ramblers for start of 2024 campaign

Redevelopments at St Colman's Park will see Turner's Cross host Cobh Ramblers for the early parts of the 2024 First Division campaign.

Ramblers have begun works to redevelop the ground, with the installation of a new "state-of-the-art astroturf pitch, new LED floodlighting and new pitch surround" underway. 

With the works at St Colman's Park set to run into the new season, Ramblers have made an agreement with the Munster FA, Cork City FC and the League of Ireland that will allow the club to play some of their opening 2024 home games at the home of their neighbours. 

On the redevelopment, club chairman Bill O’Leary said: “This timely and very positive development makes total operational, financial, and strategic sense for the club. It saves us money, facilitates our growth in terms of playing numbers, opens our facility to the community and will allow our teams to play football the way we like to play it. 

"I would like to express sincere thanks to all of the board and volunteers, the Government, Sinead Sheppard and the local council, Simon Coveney, Doyle Shipping Group, Port of Cork, Alan Bardsley and Cunneen Premier Locksmiths for supporting this development. 

"We would also like to thank the Football Association of Ireland and Clann Credo who have been integral in ensuring we were able to proceed with the project”.

Ramblers board member Mark Farrell added: “The beginning of the project work in St Colman’s Park represents another important step in the club’s history. It comes on the back of a lot of hard work by so many brilliant volunteers. 

"Having seen the benefits of the Stephen Ireland Astro Turf at Old Church Park in the increased contact time for kids and adults alike, these works at Cobh Ramblers will only serve