Tag: Casement Park

Casement Park rejig ‘No’ over huge build costs

Article posted by Coliseum, September 18^th, 2024

The UK Government said recently it will not fund the redevelopment of Northern Ireland’s (UK) Casement Park in time for the 2028 European Championship. ‘Reuters’ stated that the derelict West Belfast stadium was earmarked to host five matches in EURO 2028 being jointly hosted by the United... » Read more

Reduced capacity for Casement Park new venue

Article posted by Coliseum, March 12^th, 2024

The new stadium to be built at the Casement Park in West Belfast (UK) will have a smaller initial capacity than originally planned. ‘BBC’ stated that there will be room for 30,000 spectators when it first opens, rather than 34,500. However, the plan is to increase the capacity after the EURO... » Read more

Gaels euphoric over Casement Park revamp nod

Article posted by Coliseum, August 4^th, 2021

Ulster GAA (Ireland) recently welcomed the announcement of formal planning permission for the redevelopment of its new provincial stadium at Casement Park in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. The ‘Ulster GAA’ quoted Tom Daly, Chairperson, Casement Park Stadium Development Project Board,... » Read more