Soccer: Shamrock Rovers have been given permission by Uefa to host their Europa League group games at Tallaght Stadium after the venue passed an inspection this week.

Uefa inspected the ground on Tuesday and granted permission for the three games – against Rubin Kazan, PAOK Salonika and Tottenham Hotspur - to go ahead.

Kazan will be the first to visit on September 15th (6pm).

“It is wonderful news for us as a club, but also for the Tallaght area,” said Rovers chairman Jonathan Roche today. “We were pushing hard to have the games played at Tallaght, and are delighted that Uefa have given us the go-ahead.

“We are very grateful to the FAI - particularly chief executive, John Delaney and the licencing department – and to South Dublin County Council, for the great support and assistance they have given us to be able to have these games in Tallaght.”

Delaney also welcomed the news this afternoon.

“We are delighted to have been able to assist in this process and thank Uefa for this decision which will allow Shamrock Rovers to play their Europa League fixtures at their home venue.”

Rovers added 2,600 seats to the bring the capacity 8,600 but they may consider adding to that for the games against PAOK and Spurs.

The new seating area will not be open to fans for the league game against Sligo Rovers tomorrow.