“Hopefully, there’s light at the end of the tunnel and, hopefully, we’ll see construction starting in the next 12-18 months.”
The GAA remains firmly and steadfastly committed to the Casement Park project, but insists there isn’t a blank cheque for the redevelopment of the famous West Belfast stadium.
Under the original funding model, the cost of building the new stadium was estimated to be £77.5 million with £62.5m coming from local government and the GAA contributing £15m. "To that we say that, with that investment will come significant economic benefits and, therefore, we believe that our case should stack.”
Yet, the absence of an Executive at Stormont continues to cast doubt, not just on the viability of Casement Park being included in the Euro 2028 bid, but also on the completion of the project itself. “We are watching with interest the ‘Executive Functions Act’ that will be going through the House of Commons to see what, if any, decisions can be made in the future in relation to the development of Casement Park.
The best case scenario would see the funding issues resolved and for the redevelopment work to start on the site by the end of next year. Both men have fond memories of playing in the old stadium, a fortress for the Saffrons with the venue boosting one of the best playing surfaces in the province. “No other sporting organisation or grouping provides the level of support within the community, especially in rural Ireland, that the GAA does.
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