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A sad sight to behold: Buckley Park a shadow of its former self following years of lying idle

Buckley Park is in ruins.

Robbie Dowling by Robbie Dowling
Wednesday 29 June, 2022
in Soccer
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A sad sight to behold: Buckley Park a shadow of its former self following years of lying idle
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It was once a stadium that meant so much to so many across Kilkenny.

Buckley Park, the former home of EMFA and then Kilkenny City, was the heartbeat of soccer in Kilkenny for so long where supporters would gather to support their local team irrespective of their standing.

The image below shows the stadium and pitch when it was managed by the powers that be.

The only soccer stadium in the county, the venue located on the Callan Road also hosted six Republic of Ireland U21 international games in its pomp.

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However, for people who hold the former local treasure close to their hearts, its current state will fill them with frustration and a sense of what might have been.

It has not been used for years and it’s clear to see that is the case with new photos of the stadium showing how it has not been cared for.

A gem of Kilkenny has become an eye-sore, but the memories will always be cherished.

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Buckley Park pitch. Photo: Jason O’Brien via Facebook
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Buckley Park in ruins. Photo: Jason O’Brien via Facebook
The stand in Buckley Park. Photo: Jason O’Brien via Facebook

Photos: Jason O’Brien via Facebook

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