Shamrock Rovers have secured the right to finish Tallaght Stadium after the High Court today ruled in favour of South Dublin County Council and against Thomas Davis GAA club in a judicial review of the venue.

Thomas Davis had sought to reduce the capacity of the stadium in a bid to accommodate a GAA pitch and while the club still has the opportunity to appeal in the Supreme Court it would add to an already costly process.

The ruling means that after two years of legal battles Rovers can now finish construction on the ground and look to move in by the start of the 2009 season.

Rovers have not had a permanent ground since moving from Milltown in 1987.

Rovers chairman Jonathan Roche said toay: "Obviously this is the news we were hoping for and it's fantastic for everyone involved at Shamrock Rovers.

"I want to thank everyone who supported us along the way, from the South Dublin County Council to the various politicians and the FAI - and of course our great fans.

"It's been 20 years since we lost Milltown, so we're at the end of a long struggle. It's a great testament to the fans that they remained loyal and they deserve this so much.

"It's just a relief to think that Rovers will finally have a home. We can start dreaming again, and carry on with the rebuilding process  that began at the club two years ago."

The FAI has this afernoon welcomed the decision.

"We are very pleased with the outcome and we would like to congratulate Shamrock Rovers and South Dublin County Council," said a spokesperon for the association. "Today is a great day for Shamrock Rovers and for the supporters who have worked tirelessly to bring the club to Tallaght.

"This stadium is a vital project for Irish football and we believe that today brings us a huge step forward towards completing the stadium and having Shamrock Rovers playing eircom League of Ireland football in Tallaght."