Ulster GAA say Belfast stadium’s capacity is too small to host fixture against Armagh
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“Therefore, Corrigan Park does not meet the required health and safety standard to accommodate this fixture. With the threat of losing home advantage looming, Antrim manager Andy McEntee and his players dug in and insisted they would only play the game at Corrigan Park.
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