Northern Ireland mocked for being given sad consolation prize after Euros calamity
Not the best outcome. It has been announced that Belfast will host the draw for Euro 2028. Northern Ireland was initially meant to be a co-host alongside England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland, but this fell through due to the lack of a suitable stadium. The plan was to redevelop Antrim’s GAA ground, […]
3 months ago
GAA President calls on UK to pledge support for Casement Park redevelopment
“We want to make sure that we continue to put pressure on the Executive and on the British Government.” GAA president Jarlath Burns has called on the British government to help get the redevelopment of the derelict Casement Park over the line. Burns met with First Minister Michelle O’Neill to discuss the rebuilding of the […]
1 year ago
GAA criticise UK government’s Casement Park U-turn in damning statement
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn announced the shock decision on Friday evening. GAA bosses have slammed the decision by the UK government to pull funding on the Casement Park redevelopment ahead of Euro 2028. The disappointing decision to scrap funding for the redevelopment was delivered by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in a […]
1 year ago
FAI outline hope to host more Euro 2028 games in Dublin following Casement Park scrapping
The Aviva Stadium is currently scheduled to host six matches during the tournament. The Football Association of Ireland have publicly stated their desire to host more Euro 2028 games at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium following Friday’s announcement from the UK government that the Casement Park rebuild won’t be completed in time for the major tournament. Northern Ireland […]
1 year ago
Government reveal reason behind not funding Casement Park rebuild for Euro 2028
The derelict west Belfast GAA ground had been earmarked to host five matches. The UK government have announced that they will not fund the redevelopment of Belfast’s Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 due to “a significant risk that it would not be built in time”. The news is a devastating blow to the […]
1 year ago
Jarlath Burns gives worrying update on Casement Park ahead of Euro 2028
Not the news that anyone wanted to hear GAA President Jarlath Burns fears that Casement Park may not be ready in time to host games at Euro 2028. The UK and Ireland won the rights to host the next version of the tournament and as part of the stadium selection, Casement Park in Belfast had […]
1 year ago