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Donegal , Ireland - 22 February 2025; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns speaking on Casement Park during day two of the GAA Congress at The Abbey Hotel in Donegal. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Burns warns 'time is money' over Casement Park project

GAA president Jarlath Burns has welcomed the British Government's pledge to provide £50m towards the development of Casement Park but warned that more may be needed to finally see ground broken on the project.

Football • 11 Jun

The Belfast venue has a capacity of 4000

Antrim players primed to let football do the talking

The Antrim football team can finally let their football do the talking following their hard-fought and extensive campaign to play their upcoming Ulster championship match against Armagh at Corrigan Park.

Football • 26 Mar

'Ulster GAA's full focus is on the delivery of its approved plans for the 34,500 capacity provincial stadium at Casement Park'

Ulster GAA re-affirm Casement vision after funding blow

Ulster GAA has re-affirmed its commitment to building a 34,500 stadium at Casement Park in the wake of the British government's insistence that it was not in a position to make a financial contribution to the project.

Football • 20 Nov 24

The potential redevelopment of Casement Park has been delayed for years

Decision on Casement Park funding expected this week

RTÉ Sport understands that a final funding programme for the long-delayed Casement Park project must be confirmed before 16 September in order to meet timelines, set down by UEFA, for Euro 2028.

Football • 09 Sep 24

Euro 2028 had been due to come to Northern Ireland

GAA president admits Casement unlikely for Euro 2028

GAA president Jarlath Burns had admitted Casement Park is unlikely to be ready to host Euro 2028 matches, describing his outlook as 'pessimistic'.

Football • 12 Jun 24

The Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales were announced as UEFA Euro 2028 co-hosts last October

Casement €50m will enable 'collective' Euros - Martin

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin believes that the €50m contribution from the Irish government for the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast is warranted as the venue will host games for Euro 2028.

GAA • 21 Feb 24

Casement Park must be ready to host Euro 2028 games in just over four years

€50m pledged to fund Casement redevelopment by state

The Irish government has allocated €50m for the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast.

Football • 21 Feb 24

Inter-county team preparation costs continue to rise

GAA must 'grapple' with spiralling inter-county costs

GAA director general Tom Ryan has said that the association must "grapple" with the increasing costs associated with inter-county preparations.

Football • 09 Feb 24

Casement Park has been lying idle for a decade

Ulster GAA seeking new builder for Casement Park

Ulster GAA has announced that it is seeking a new developer for the rebuild of Casement Park but insists it can have the stadium ready for Euro 2028.

GAA • 29 Nov 23

A view of what Casement Park will look like after its redvelopment

O'Neill urges NI fans to get behind Casement Park plans

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has urged fans to get behind plans to play Euro 2028 fixtures at a redeveloped Casement Park after several chants opposing the project were heard throughout Saturday's win over San Marino.

Soccer • 16 Oct 23

Antrim GAA are hopeful of games being played in a revamped 34,578 capacity Casement Park by 2025

GAA bullish over Casement Park redevelopment

The GAA remains confident that the development of Casement Park remains on track with the Antrim venue one of the host stadia for Euro 2028.

Soccer • 10 Oct 23

The Aviva Stadium is one of the host stadiums for Euro 2028

Ireland and UK bid to host Euro 2028 set for approval

Ireland and the UK's bid to host Euro 2028 is poised to get the formal seal of approval on Tuesday.

Soccer • 09 Oct 23

Ulster GAA are still hopeful of Casement Park staging games in 2025

Ulster GAA monitoring amid issues for Casement firm

Ulster GAA have said that they remain committed to work beginning on Casement Park in early 2024 despite one of their joint venture partners filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Football • 18 Aug 23

Casement Park has been out of action for a decade

Burns: GAA must not raise Casement Park contribution

GAA President-elect Jarlath Burns has said that the association should not be expected to up their financial contribution to the Casement Park project despite rising costs.

Football • 03 Mar 23

It's hoped Casement Park will be redeveloped by 2025

Antrim chairman: New Casement Park a game-changer

Antrim County Board chairman Ciaran McCavanagh says a redeveloped Casement Park will be "a game-changer" for the city of Belfast and beyond.

Football • 01 Jun 22

Casement Park's proposed redevelopment has been met with significant delays

Casement redevelopment closer after appeal dismissed

A legal challenge against a decision to grant planning approval for the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has been dismissed.

Football • 31 May 22

The redevelopment of Casement Park has been met with considerable delays

Casement remains on agenda for Euro 2028

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has said the possibility of the Irish government financially supporting the redevelopment of Casement Park for its possible use at Euro 2028 has not yet arisen, with the Antrim venue a key factor in the bid for the tournament.

Soccer • 14 Apr 22

The majority of Ulster counties have back Cavan's call to move the game from the Belfast venue

Antrim confident of hosting Cavan at Corrigan Park

Antrim remain confident that their Ulster Senior Football Championship clash with Cavan at the end of April will take place at Corrigan Park.

GAA • 14 Mar 22

The proposed redevelopment of Casement Park has been met with significant delays

Ulster GAA chief makes Casement Park rebuild a priority

Ulster GAA president Ciaran McLaughlin has said that the redevelopment of Casement Park is a priority during his term in the provincial chair.

GAA • 19 Jan 22

The redeveloped Casement Park could host a provincial decider in three years

Plans for new Casement Park to host 2024 Ulster final

The Ulster GAA Council is aiming to stage their 2024 showpiece provincial football final as one of the first red letter fixtures at the new Casement Park stadium.

GAA • 29 Jul 21

The design for Casement Park has been developed by architects Populous, who designed the Tottenham Hotspur, Emirates and Aviva stadia

Final approval granted for new stadium at Casement Park

Final planning approval has been granted for the new GAA stadium at Casement Park in Belfast.

GAA • 28 Jul 21

Antrim players celebrate their Joe McDonagh success

Cusack fears for Antrim in 2021 Leinster championship

Antrim will play Liam MacCarthy Cup hurling in 2021, but Donal Og Cusack fears they could suffer "a lot of beatings" based on their underwhelming performance in winning the Joe McDonagh Cup.

GAA • 13 Dec 20

The new ground is set to hold just over 34,000 spectators

Casement rebuild can bring 'major' events to Ireland

A redeveloped Casement Park will help Belfast, Antrim and Ulster GAA but it will also benefit an all-Ireland approach to attracting major sporting events to this island, according to Ulster GAA head of operations Stephen McGeehan.

GAA • 15 Oct 20

The redevelop of Casement Park took a big step forward today

Casement Park rebuild gets green light from NI Minister

Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced she is recommending the approval of plans to redevelop Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast.

Casement Park • 13 Oct 20

The state of Casement Park as pictured in July of this year

Cautious optimism remains about Casement Park rebuild

Antrim GAA chairperson Ciaran McCavana says that the next two weeks will shed further light on the prospect of the proposed redevelopment of Casement Park getting the go-ahead to proceed.

Casement Park • 10 Sep 20