Association responds to comments made by GAA president Jarlath Burns on the prospects of hosting Euro 2028 matches in Belfast
Ulster GAA has called on politicians to find a resolution to the uncertainty surrounding Casement Park. Photograph: The Irish Timesproject as a matter of urgency, after confirmation there will be no progress or update on British government funding for the proposed redevelopment until after the July 4th election.
“To keep this global and transformational opportunity alive, we are now urgently calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to collectively discuss the opportunities that Euro 2028 will create for our society and the reputational, economic and sporting risk of losing this global event. In February, the Irish government, as part of an €800 million cross-Border funding package, committed €50 million to the redevelopment of Casement Park while the GAA has pledged £15 million . The British government has yet to confirm what its ‘significant contribution’ will be.
“I’m very, very disappointed with the pace of how it’s gone,” said Burns. “It’s not looking as if we’re going to get the Euros.
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