http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_areas_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland_by_population
#1
Galway is considered on of the Big 5 major cities in Ireland. The First Division of the League of Ireland needs a presence in this City. Galway United F.C also has batter fans support than UCD.
The positive for the League of Ireland
First Galway United had almost 3 times the attendance 1,108 compared to UCD's 445. It is not the students fault that the community or more students don't come out to watch them. It is always fun to watch this team develop the passing game as the season progresses. But Galway United will be much more interesting to watch just because more people are interested in them. They averaged 1,108 in the First Division and that was the best of the First Division.
League of Ireland attendance 2014
This season they will have the Big Clubs (Cork, the hoops, Sligo) who have a much bigger fan base than most First Division clubs. The games at Eamonn Deacy Park will be much more interesting with higher quality players visiting. I see a bump up in attendance to beat the league average of 1,596.
#2
Galway is also located in a ideal geographical location for the League of Ireland. This Club will link the 2 big Cities of Limerick and Cork and give the league an much more encompassing feel to a national league. Galway is almost directly West of Dublin and is slightly over a 2 hour car ride. I am using Dublin as a center for the league since there are 3 clubs who will be traveling there ( Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians F.C and St. Patrick's Athletic).
#3
Eamonn Deacy Park pitch has always been one of the nicer grounds in the League. Playing at great venues that have a good fans base will drive up interest. I for one am glad Galway finally has a team.
Eamonn Deacy Park
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| Eamonn Deacy Park has the capacity of 3,300 seats and 5,000 total
Galway is also located in a strategic location for the league of Ireland. It will connect the 2 big cities of Limerick and
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