An announcement launched by the GAA on Saturday mentioned affirmation that Belfast wouldn’t be a bunch for Euro 2028 was “a missed alternative and one which our whole society will look again on with appreciable remorse”.
“Ulster GAA has taken each potential step to maintain the undertaking on monitor for the UEFA Euro 2028 Soccer Championships. This included investing over £4m in vital facets of pre-enabling works in anticipation of the procurement of the brand new major contractor.
“On his appointment to workplace the Secretary of State Hilary Benn, on behalf of the British Authorities, gave agency commitments that Casement Park might be constructed, a dedication additionally given by his predecessor. We have now sought an pressing assembly with him to agree subsequent steps.”
The assertion went on to say that the main focus would now swap to making sure that Casement could be reconstructed to facilitate the enjoying of gaelic video games.
“Casement Park might be constructed, and we are going to work with all companions to make sure that the guarantees made by the NI Govt over 13 years in the past and inside successive Programmes for Authorities, to ship on the strategic stadia want of the GAA within the province and in Belfast, Eire’s second metropolis, are fulfilled.
“As we proceed to work in the direction of the supply of the brand new Casement Park, which can host Gaelic Video games in any respect ranges, and be a group hub for West Belfast, we wish to thank Gaels all through Antrim, Ulster and Eire for his or her endurance, dedication and unwavering help for the undertaking over a few years.