Madam, - Dalymount Park faces demolition now that developers are set to get their hands on it. Nothing is safe from market predators, not even historic soccer sites.
Bohemians FC have held the Phibsboro ground for 105 years. Innumerable international games took place as well over the decades. Hence a deep-rooted tradition, local and national. Continuity counts.
Since Shamrock Rovers left Glenmalure Park in Milltown, their fortunes have gone from bad to worse. Today, other venues such as Tolka Park in Drumcondra and Richmond Park in Inchicore are at risk from greedy developers. Yet football clubs ultimately owe their existence to their loyal followers. Let them voice their views. Must precious sports arenas be laid waste - i.e. social and cultural assets of the people? Why bow down before Mammon? - Yours, etc,
JOHN ANTONY BARNWELL, St Patrick's Road, Dublin 9.