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23 minutes ago

• Western Telegraph

Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said that it is now time for all those involved to sit around the table and find a way to start and complete the project. Irish premier Micheal Martin said the opportunity to build the stadium should 'be seized', while deputy premier Simon Harris warned against looking back to see that the moment was 'squandered'. Earlier this month, a UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review. However, that pledge still leaves the project far from its funding target under current plans. Plans for a 34,000-capacity stadium at the site have been mired in uncertainty because of a major funding gap. Stormont ministers committed £62.5 million to Casement in 2011, as part of a strategy to revamp it along with football's Windsor Park and the rugby ground at Ravenhill. While the two other Belfast-based projects went ahead, the redevelopment of Casement was delayed for several years because of legal challenges by local residents. The estimated cost spiralled in the interim. Speaking at a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in Armagh, Ms O'Neill said it is time for all partners to 'find a way to complete' Casement Park. Ms O'Neill said: 'We all have a role in making sure we get to that point.' Asked if the GAA should reconsider the plans for the west Belfast stadium development based on existing commitments for funding, Ms O'Neill said the stadium is now more expensive than if it had been built 'a long time ago'. She said the delays were due to a 'whole plague of problems' including planning and political issues. She said the redevelopment would bring 'major social and economic benefits'. Ms O'Neill added that Casement Park is an Executive flagship project. 'We now know what the pot of funding that we have on the table, but now it's time for all partners involved to get together and sit around the table and find a way now to complete and start the work on the project and to complete the project,' she added. 'I think we all have a role to play in terms of making sure we get to that point. 'But I think it's now time that we now know and understand the quantum of funding, that we now sit down together and actually work out the next step.' Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said it is 'now over to the GAA' to set out their expectations on their own contribution to the west Belfast stadium and any potential revisions to the development. She said there was a 'significant amount of need' in other sporting areas across the region with other facilities also needing to be upgraded. She added: 'We need to do so with fairness and equity. 'They are sitting on, I think, approximately £161 or £162 million worth of public spending. 'It's now over to the GAA to decide can they cut their coat according to their cloth, or what their expectations are in relation to their own contribution.' She added that the GAA can 'do a huge amount' with existing funding commitments for Casement Park, and that the GAA should indicate what its contribution increase should be. Mr Martin said the Irish Government had given a 'very substantial' allocation to the project. 'I believe the prospect really exists for a stadium to be agreed and built and this is an opportunity that should be seized in a practical and realistic way.' Mr Harris said the recent UK funding announcement was a 'huge step forward' for the project. He said the Irish Government stands ready to assist the project and warned against looking back to see that the moment was 'squandered'.

Scottish Sun

2 hours ago

• Scottish Sun

Jadon Sancho at centre of transfer battle as Juventus hold talks with Man Utd over outcast who is also wanted by Napoli

Napoli are talking with Jadon Sancho's camp RED ALERT Jadon Sancho at centre of transfer battle as Juventus hold talks with Man Utd over outcast who is also wanted by Napoli Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED outcast Jadon Sancho is being targeted by both Juventus and Napoli. Sancho, 25, returned to United after last season's loan stint at Chelsea, who paid their Premier League foes a £5million fee to cancel their initial agreement to sign him on a permanent basis. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Juventus and Napoli are keeping tabs on Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho 3 Juventus are speaking to Man Utd and Napoli are talking to Sancho, who was on loan at Chelsea However, there are still suitors keen to add the winger within their ranks during the summer transfer window. According to transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio, Juve are the latest interested party to swoop in for the England international. The Bianconeri have started talking with Man Utd about a possible deal the last few hours. This comes after Juventus' Serie A foes Napoli also expressed an interest for Sancho. But unlike the Old Lady, the Italian champions are speaking directly to the player's camp. Juventus have been keeping tabs on the ex-Borussia Dortmund star since last summer. The Turin giants expressed an interest before the forward moved to Chelsea on loan. Sancho is looking for a fresh start amid his ongoing struggles at Old Trafford. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Napoli have already helped one of his former United team-mates turn his career around. And that is none other than Scott McTominay who helped Antonio Conte's side win the Scudetto. Sancho's Next Move: Three Clubs in the Race! | From The Sports Desk | Sun Sport McTominay amassed a total of 13 goals and six assists in 39 appearances this past season.

Rhyl Journal

2 hours ago

• Rhyl Journal

Jannik Sinner to release duet with Andrea Bocelli

The song, Polvere e Gloria (meaning Dust And Glory), features three-time grand slam champion Sinner repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches, which he recorded at Bocelli's studio in Tuscany. Sinner said: 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. 'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving.' The track will be released on June 20 and features both Italian and English lyrics. The accompanying music video features personal and archive images from the duo's childhoods, along with scenes filmed as they collaborated at Bocelli's estate. Sinner is the first Italian to top either the men's or women's singles world rankings in tennis. Bocelli began his career in 1994 and has performed at major events across the world including the Olympic Games and the World Cup. He performed while stood alongside Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri as the Foxes celebrated their Premier League title success in May 2016 and also sang out the show on Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day appearance.