Clare's county ground, Cusack Park in Ennis, "isn't up to scratch" and is in need of a complete makeover according to secretary Pat Fitzgerald.
In his report to Friday night's county convention, the Sixmilebridge clubman, father of new Banner boss Davy, said: "A couple of years ago a mooted move to a greenfield site at Doora, away from our spiritual home of Cusack Park, fell through.
"In hindsight it was probably a blessing in disguise, given the property market has crumbled and how companies have since developed toxic debts.
"The alternative for the board was to invest substantially in refurbishing Cusack Park and, after incurring expense in doing so, we now find that the county ground isn't up to scratch. Our flagship pitch has been reported to be downgraded to a capacity of 14,684 following a recent audit.
"However, no final decision was made on the capacity issue at this time. It goes without saying that we have to invest further if Cusack Park is to be recognised as a top flight county ground. This means that our capacity to generate additional revenue from gates from marquee games isn't going to happen. Neither can we rely on the normal avenues for generating finances."