Antrim footballers are determined to host their Ulster senior football championship match against Armagh at their home ground, Corrigan Park, despite capacity concerns raised by the Ulster Council.
Antrim footballers have made a staunch stand for their home ground, Corrigan Park , as the venue for their upcoming Ulster senior football championship clash with Armagh. Despite concerns raised by the Ulster Council regarding capacity limitations, Antrim officials remain resolute in their commitment to hosting the game at the west Belfast venue.
The Ulster Council expressed anxieties about accommodating Armagh's substantial fanbase, estimated to exceed 3,000 season ticket holders, along with additional tickets allocated for sponsors, players, and officials. These numbers threaten to surpass Corrigan Park's maximum capacity of close to 4,000. The suggestion of expanding the ground's seating capacity to meet the demand has been dismissed, citing restrictions imposed by Belfast City Council's licensing agreement for the venue.While alternative venues like Celtic Park in Derry or Pairc Esler in Newry have been speculated about, neither has been officially considered by either party. With the GAA Congress taking place this weekend, the Ulster Council requested Antrim to postpone further discussions on the matter until after the event. However, it's understood that the possibility of hosting the game at Croke Park, possibly as part of a double-header, has been mooted as a potential solution that could sway Antrim players, particularly after missing out on Tailteann Cup final appearances in recent seasons
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