The GAA President believes Casement Park will miss out on Euro 2028 but the IFA state they are in 'constant contact' with the key stakeholders
The Irish Football Association has responded to comments from GAA President Jarlath Burns which said he believes that Casement Park will miss out on Euro 2028. Burns believes that the rate of progress at the west Belfast ground is too slow to meet UEFA deadlines, with the ground needing to be fully operational by June 2027 in order to host games for the tournament, which was awarded jointly to Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.
Speaking at the launch of the All-Ireland SHC at the Michael Cusack Centre in Carran, Co Clare yesterday Burns said he believed that that ship has now sailed. Pressed on if he genuinely believed that the opportunity to stage Euro 2028 at Casement was gone, he replied: "I do.
Read next: Prime Minister says UK government will make 'significant contribution' to building of Casement Park in time for the Euros With Windsor Park’s capacity currently just 18,000 there is no other ground in Northern Ireland that could take on the five scheduled Euro 2028 games, which could revert to Croke Park. A spokesperson for the IFA however, reaffirmed their stance confirming they are in regular dialogue with the relevant bodies so that this "once in a lifetime opportunity for Northern Ireland" is realised.
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