Casement Park

Casement Park - the derelict GAA stadium in west Belfast - will not now host Euro 2028 games after the UK government announced on Friday that it will not fund its redevelopment in time for the tournament due to “a significant risk that it would not be built in time”

Irish government stands by 50m euro commitment to Casement Park – Harris

Artist's impression of the design for Casement Park in Belfast. The UK Government confirmed on Friday night that it will not fund the redevelopment of the derelict GAA stadium in west Belfast in time for the Euro 2028 tournament due to “a significant risk that it would not be built in time”

£400m bill to rebuild Casement Park does not align with GAA figures – Burns

Justin McNulty, also a former All-Ireland winner with Armagh, said the Government had “moved too slowly and showed no ambition” over the west Belfast stadium

Those responsible for Casement Park rebuild failure ‘should hang heads in shame’

Morning View

Editorial: ​Giving £400m to a GAA stadium at Casement would have been an outrage

A general view of Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast

UK Government will not fund Casement Park in time for Euro 2028

Artist's impression of proposed new Casement Park in Belfast

Casement Park: O’Neill hopeful of decision on funding in immediate future

Pat Finucane’s family have a public inquiry – but every family deserves truth

Letter: After the Finucane decision, get ready for announcement on Casement Park

The proposed stadium replacement for the old one at Casement, above, is far bigger than GAA crowds need. ​How much profits from concerts will be put back into sport, health or education?. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Letter: Casement plan is really about GAA being able to make money from concerts

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she remains focused on making sure Casement Park is rebuilt in time for Euro 2028

Focus remains on building Casement Park in time for Euros: O'Neill

The call for a museum at the Maze site has been reignited. However, ​I dedicated my time to steering young men away from the path that leads to prison, writes Cllr Russell Watton

Letter: ​Flatten Maze and forget it ever even existed

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke to reporters during his visit to Belfast

Sue Gray causing division on Casement Park is 'complete nonsense': PM

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Sue Gray is reported to have taken a special interest in what is essentially a republican demand for £300 million to be pumped into a privately owned sportsground that will host no football games after the Euros. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Kate Hoey: It's troubling that a Labour PM is prioritising Casement demand

Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Keir Starmer urged to reject Casement bailout due to 'dire public finances'

The cost of redeveloping Casement Park in west Belfast for the Euro 2028 soccer tournament could be more than £300m. The money would be better off allocated to address the plight of our NHS and staff and those struggling with the rising cost of living, writes Stephen Cooper

Letter: Casement Park project will alienate everyone outside GAA

The cost of redeveloping Casement Park in west Belfast for the Euro 2028 soccer tournament could be more than £300m. Esmond Birnie looks at the benefits of Casement Park stadium

Esmond Birnie: UK government should exercise care in case of Casement Park

Sammy Wilson has questioned the government on newspaper allegations that Labour chief of staff Sue Gray had pushed for funding for Casement Park.

Wilson presses government on Sue Gray Casement claims

DUP MP Sammy Wilson has expressed surprise that the new Secretary of State has made Casement Park a priority – and sought an assurance that the government’s view hasn’t been “influenced by any personal interventions” from Sue Gray.

David Thompson

Patrick Nelson, IFA chief executive, seen above at Windsor Park, championed Casement. Owen Polley writes that as a football fan he would love NI to stage a big tournament but £300m on a stadium for another sport can’t be justified for a few weeks of visitors.  Pic Freddie Parkinson/Press Eye

Owen Polley: The IFA has given cover to GAA for its £300m Casement demands

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray has faced scrutiny over allegations in The Times newspaper that she "subverted" cabinet by pushing for funding for the beleaguered Casement Park stadium project. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Tory call for probe into Sue Gray allegations

Casement Park in west Belfast. Photo: Pacemaker

Rebuilding Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 will be ‘really difficult’: Benn

Sue Gray pictured at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast City Centre to take questions at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry which is sitting in the city for three weeks. Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye

Sue Gray's role in push for Casement cash under scrutiny

Preparatory clearing work began at the derelict Casement Park site earlier this year.  Pic: PA Wire

New NI Secretary says Casement Park will be rebuilt, but no promise on when

John Finucane, Sinn Fein, second left, pictured at the UK general election count in the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast. Picture: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Re-elected Sinn Fein MP Finucane urges Labour to invest in Northern Ireland

Other infrastructure projects - such as the Westlink–M2 motorway intersection, a rail link to the international airport, and improved road infrastructure - should be prioritised in Northern Ireland, not Casement Park, where all future profits go to a private sports organisation

Letter: ​A plan for how Casement could be made to work for all the people of NI

Letters to editor

Letter: There is no challenge to the fact that Casement is named after extremist

Artist's impression of proposed new Casement Park in Belfast

Heaton-Harris suggests Casement Park won’t lose out on chance to host Euro 2028

Casement Park GAA stadium. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Casement Park funding off agenda at NI Executive until after election

Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

NI Executive should follow Uefa lead if plug pulled on Casement: TUV

​If Uefa confirms that Casement Park is no longer viable as a Euro 2028 host venue, then the NI Executive should withdraw support for the rebuild project, the TUV has said.

Mark Rainey

Casement Park GAA stadium in west Belfast is being rebuilt after lying derelict for more than ten years. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Uefa poised to formally pull the plug on Casement Park as a Euro 2028 venue

Sinn Fein's President Mary Lou McDonald (left) sits with former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams and Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill, during a pro-unity group Ireland's Future event at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Casement stadium will be built on my watch, O'Neill tells all Ireland rally

Casement Park in west Belfast has been derelict since 2013. Photo: Pacemaker

Labour Party non-commital on finding funds for Casement Park rebuild

Contractors with excavators clearing the concrete seating terraces at Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast on 14 March 2024.Photo: Liam McBurney PA

Ulster GAA ‘remains fully committed’ to Euros at Casement

The derelict Casement Park stadium in west Belfast prior to the redevelopment work starting. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Gerry Armstrong adds voice to those urging GAA to forget about Euro2028

Casement Park has been derelict for several years

Stormont should 'pull the plug' on Casement following GAA president's comments

GAA president Jarlath Burns. Photo: Ulster GAA

Casement Park: Jarlath Burns says completion for Euro 2028 now unlikely

Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

'Deeply disappointing' that Stormont has no plans to recoup Casement cash

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to the maritime technology centre at Artemis Technology in Belfast

Rishi Sunak promises 'major contribution' to Casement Park

Casement Park in west Belfast. Photo: Pacemaker

New report on Casement's economic benefits an attempt to 'obscure reality': TUV

Conrad Kirkwood, President of the Irish Football Association. PIC: William Cherry/Presseye

Conrad Kirkwood welcomes funding and awaits 'good news' on Casement Park

In 2011, the Stormont Executive committed £62.5 million to the project.

Communities Minister wants ‘further clarity’ on Casement Park funding

Plans to redevelop of the ground into a modern 34,000 capacity stadium have been on the table for more than 10 years. In March, Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris suggested the cost could now be about £308m.

Letter: ​A stadium in centre of city would be a more viable way forward

Maintenance and pre-enabling works at Casement Park.

O'Neill says Euros are a chance for Belfast to shine despite Casement concerns

Major ground work is underway at Casement Park in west Belfast. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Final report from UEFA following Belfast visit expected in June

Casement Park is one of the proposed venues for UEFA Euro 2028. If such plans were to come to fruition, the name of Sir Roger Casement - revered in Irish republicanism as a national hero - would have worldwide attention

Letter: Why should NI be linked with Sir Roger Casement?

Computer generated image of the new Casement Park Project - Ulster GAA

Casement Park gets £13 million funding boost from Stormont budget

A general view of Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast

Government 'trying to figure out' Casement Park redevelopment: Heaton-Harris

Jarlath Burns launched deeply politicised arguments, attacking Britain’s government. Yet when it suits, the GAA portrays itself as a sporting body that is open to all and plays a healing role in our society

Owen Polley: GAA president cites nationalist grievances in bid for funding

TUV councillor Ron McDowell

Jarlath Burns' comments on Casement Park funding 'scandalous': TUV councillor

Major ground work is underway at Casement Park in west Belfast.

Casement Park: Funding shortfall remains as 'blockage' to development

In the latest phase of the Casement park re-development, engineers begin to dismantle the existing floodlights - 17 April 2024. Photo: Pacemaker

UK should pay for Casement Park as a goodwill gesture: Jarlath Burns

Casement Park in West Belfast is one of the 10 venues which form part of the UK and Republic of Ireland's joint bid to host the Euro 2028 finals. The proposed Casement Park stadium which would have a capacity of 34,500. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Casement Park: minister confirms asbestos on site

Contractors with excavators began clearing the concrete seating terraces at GAA stadium in Belfast on Thursday 14 March. The maintenance and pre-enabling works will run until April, when the demolition of the existing terraces will begin. The GAA is undertaking the initial phase of works amid continued uncertainty over the funding of the redevelopment. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

NIO responds to call by senior Tory for it to support Casement

Contractors with excavators have begun clearing the concrete seating terraces at Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast . Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Rebuilding Casement Park as Euros venue would be ‘huge opportunity’ – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she is determined that Casement Park will be rebuilt in time for Euro 2028. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Michelle O’Neill ‘determined’ that Casement Park will be rebuilt

Gary McAllister of the Amalgamation of Official NI Supporters Club. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Need for funding clarity as Casement Park project has 'lost its way': AONISC

Preparation work for the planned redevelopment of Casement Park stadium in west Belfast. Photo: Jonathan Porter/Press Eye

'Unfair' to suggest concerns over Casement Park costs are driven by sectarianism