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Keith Gillespie features in a fan-inspired football poem with Frank Skinner ahead of UEFA EURO 2028

Former NI international Keith Gillespie stars in fan-inspired football poem

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

NI legend thrilled as 'best man for the job' Michael O'Neill commits future

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at the official launch of the 2028 Euros in London this week.

Euros draw a chance for NI fans to join in, says Lyons; SDLP claim missed chance

Messi 1v1 World Crown tournament arrived in the capital last weekend

Ellen White tips Michelle Agyemang to lead Lionesses to glory

Switzerland hosts the 2025 Women's Euros

How to watch women’s Euros 2025 on TV this summer

An aerial view of Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Casement Park: UK won't cover stadium's £150m cash shortfall, says Benn

Larne superfans, including Lyn Kernohan, found themselves stuck in George Best Belfast City Airport when they should have been jetting off to watch one of their club's biggest ever matches.

Larne fans gutted as flights to club's biggest match cancelled

Casement Park in West Belfast

Casement Park: Funding for redevelopment will need to be 'identified'

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

Kinder Care Fostering and British Gymnastics Foundation

Foster families in Belfast celebrate summer of sport training at Olympic gymnast...

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

Morning View

Editorial: PM axes infrastructure across UK yet wants to press on with Casement

Credit: MUJI

Almost half of people in Belfast feel they need another holiday immediately afte...

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

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

If fans stayed at home to watch the Euros on TV rather than go out, that could reduce spending and thus GDP growth, writes Esmond Birnie

Esmond Birnie: Putting impact of Euros on economy under the microscope

Northern Ireland's Brenna McPartlan fires a shot just wide in the 2-0 home win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland's Tanya Oxtoby hails 'how far we've come' with Euros second

Rangers manager Philippe Clement. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire).

Rangers boss Philippe Clement not worried by lack of transfer activity

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JeffBet has shared the top tips on cutting costs of a BBQ this summer. (Photo credit: Alexander Raths - stock.adobe.com)

The eye-watering average cost of a BBQ and tips for cutting the spend

A hair artist created a miniature football stadium on a client's head.

Watch: Hairstylist creates perfect football 'do for watching the Euros

England manager Gareth Southgate during a press conference at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Saturday

Leading England is 'pinnacle of everything' says Gareth Southgate

Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry, Ronaldo and Rivaldo – and Pelé and Garrincha to be named the top most iconic football partnerships

The most iconic football partnerships of all time

GAA president Jarlath Burns. Photo: Ulster GAA

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

TUV councillor Ron McDowell

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

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley (second left) celebrates scoring. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

We are a young side and we don’t fear anybody – Northern Ireland’s Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley believes youth can be a strong point for Northern Ireland as Michael O’Neill’s latest transformation of the team takes shape.
Gavin McCaffrey

Clearance work Casement Park got under way last month

Estimated costs of Casement Park rebuild hit over £300m

Casement Park, currently derelict, has been named as a venue for Euro 2028 football championships. Plans for the redevelopment of Casement have been hit by delays and spiralling costs

Letter: Euro 2028 is being used as an excuse to give GAA extra money

The taxpayer has spent almost £12 million so far on plans to redevelop Casement Park GAA grounds in west Belfast. The proposed Casement Park stadium which would have a capacity of 34,500.
Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Department given £12m to GAA so far for Casement Park

A computer generated image of Casement Park following the rebuilding project. Ulster GAA

Setback for Casement leads to call for 'ill-conceived scheme' to be scrapped

Former Northern Ireland and Spurs striker Gerry Armstrong. Photo: Ben Lowry

Casement could unite communties, but new training facility should be included

Northern Ireland Manager Michael O’Neill

Michael O'Neill confirms backroom staff for Euro 2024 qualifying campaign

Returning Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Michael O'Neill confirmed as new Northern Ireland manager

Northern Ireland’s Sarah McFadden celebrates scoring against Italy during Tuesday night's friendly at Seaview in Belfast.

Sarah McFadden reflects on a famous night for Northern Ireland after Italy win

England’s group for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying stages has now been drawn.

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying draw: England, Scotland, Wales & NI groups

Northern Ireland's Corry Evans. Pic by Pacemaker.

Corry Evans hails brother Jonny on the brink of his 100th Northern Ireland cap

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels

Winning mentality key for Kenny Shiels

Billy Bingham share a joke with Pat Jennings before a World Cup qualifying match against Romania in Bucharest in 1985

Tributes after passing of Northern Ireland manager Billy Bingham

Northern Ireland’s Jackie Burns and Rebecca Flaherty pictured during yesterday’s training session at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain ahead of today’s friendly against Romania. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Training camp is stepping stone for NI says Jackie Burns

Touchline reporter Alex Scott and Soccer Aid host Dermot O'Leary

Soccer Aid for Unicef 2021 kicks off again

Fans in Trafalgar Square, London, celebrate Harry Kane's first goal as they watch the Euro 2020 quarter final match between England and the Ukraine. Picture date: Saturday July 3, 2021

Could England’s success spur an economic surge?

Calls to ban fan who shone laser pen on Kasper Schmeichel as England face UEFA c...

Here is why footballers wear bras - and how they help prevent injuries

Residents of Locke House, Emmett McKay and Natasha Stitt with the Acting Manager Christine Bracewell (centre).

Charity asks for help to brighten lives of mentally ill

Full list of everything announced by Boris Johnson as June 21 lockdown lifting is delayed (Photo: by Toby Melville - WPA Pool / Getty Images

Full list of everything announced by Boris Johnson as June 21 lockdown lifting i...

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough. Pic by PA.

Ian Baraclough wants Northern Ireland to prove they can compete with the best

Sisters Caitlin and Kirsty McGuinness. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Kirsty McGuinness hopes Northern Ireland result inspires next generation

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis applauds the fans after Thursday’s defeat. Pic by PA.

Northern Ireland future’s still bright for Ian Baraclough

Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough is plotting a path to the EURO 2020 finals. Pic by Pacemaker.

Ian Baraclough’s ‘create history’ rally cry for Northern Ireland

Michael ONeill leaves the pitch with Steven Davis following the 0-0 draw with the Netherlands

Michael O'Neill believes Northern Ireland success story will go on

Irish FA chief executive Patrick Nelson

Irish FA chief Patrick Nelson says UEFA did ‘right thing’ to postpone Euros

Chris Brunt says he will speak to Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill before making any decisions on his international future. (
Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Brunt surprised Michael O'Neill wasn't targeted by '˜top' clubs

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

WORLD CUP: O'Neill daring to dream of another Northern Ireland glory game

Exchange rate could have major impact

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