First Minister ‘working night and day’ to ensure Casement Park is built The project to transform the GAA pitch in west Belfast has been hit by delays. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Executive discussions around Casement Park to take place ‘in due course’ Finance Minister John O’Dowd was pressed on when the GAA ground will be build at the Assembly on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
‘Onus back on Executive’ over rebuilding of Casement Park, Benn says The Secretary of State said officials either find more money or scale back the plans. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park A UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Casement park rebuild given boost after Government pledges £50m in spending review Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill says it is now time to get the GAA stadium built The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Government pledges £50m for Casement Park rebuild Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said it is now time to get the GAA stadium built. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
Antrim Gaels urge Secretary of State to honour promises around Casement Park Representatives of the South Antrim GAA handed a letter for Hilary Benn in at Erskine House in Belfast city centre on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025
O’Neill ‘determined to see Casement Park over the line’ A funding decision is expected by the UK government following next month’s spending review. Evening Standard · May 27, 2025
Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast. Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025
Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities. Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025
Casement Park rebuild not being held back because of me – communities minister The Stormont Executive committed to redevelop Casement Park in 2011. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
NI Secretary and Stormont Communities minister to meet over Casement Park Hilary Benn did not comment on how much the UK Government will contribute to the redevelopment. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Communities Minister rejects assessment of ‘hostile environment’ for GAA Gordon Lyons said it is the responsibility of the GAA to come forward with proposals for a new Casement Park. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild The GAA ground in west Belfast has been closed for more than a decade amid delays to regeneration plans.
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024 Government ‘cannot commit’ to Casement funding without more details on costs Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn was commenting after the GAA presented its revised plans for the stadium redevelopment to a Stormont minister.
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024 GAA hopeful of lower-spec Casement Park rebuild without excessive use of funds The stadium had originally been earmarked as a host venue for the Euro 2028 football tournament.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2024 Northern Ireland set to lose Euro 2028 games as decision made over Casement Park The decision was made due to ‘a significant risk that it would not be built in time’, leaving England, Scotland and Wales as the remaining hosts
Irish Mirror · Apr 18, 2023 English football fans fume after realising derelict Casement Park makes Euro 2028 list Casement Park made the bid while the likes of Old Trafford and Anfield were not included.
Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023 Derelict stadium included in UK and Ireland's Euro 2028 bid instead of Anfield or Old Trafford The UK and Ireland has launched a joint bid to host Euro 2028 and among the 10 stadiums slated to host matches in Casement Park in Belfast - a ground which has stood derelict since 2013
Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2023 Casement Park: NI political leaders support Euro 2028 bid The statement was submitted as part of the bid
Belfast Live · Apr 13, 2023 Stormont doesn't know Casement Park cost despite Euro 2028 bid There is speculation the British and Irish governments could be willing to step in to bridge a funding gap
Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2023 Belfast City sets aside £4 million in bid for UEFA Euro 2028 Belfast Council is hoping the city can host five group matches at a redeveloped Casement Park.
Dublin Live · Apr 12, 2023 Croke Park scrapped as Euro 2028 final bid venues confirmed There are 10 stadiums listed as potential venues for the matches, with both the Aviva Stadium and Casement Park in Belfast making the cut
Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2023 Casement Park included in EURO 2028 bid dossier but Croke Park omitted from final list of stadia Casement’s inclusion in the bid comes amid continued uncertainty about funding and the lack of a functioning Executive at Stormont