Croke Park bosses are seeking a meeting with Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary, after the shock decision to pull funding for the derelict stadium
GAA chiefs have issued a hard-hitting response to the UK government's decision not to fund the redevelopment of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028.
The UK government's announcement was made in a joint letter by Benn and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons on Friday. Ulster GAA had released a short statement on the decision on Friday night that read: "It is bitterly disappointing for the GAA, our partners in the IFA and for the wider sporting community. We will provide a more detailed response later this weekend.”
"Ulster GAA has taken every possible step to keep the project on track for the UEFA Euro 2028 Football Championships.
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