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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Abandoned 34,500-seater football stadium that had been tipped to host Euro 2028 matches lands £50m towards restoration
AN abandoned stadium that was set to host Euro 2028 matches has received a huge boost over its future. The 3 Casement Park has been left to rot for ten years Credit: AFP 3 There were plans to bring the stadium back to life for Euro 2028 Credit: AFP 3 Demolition work has begun at the site Credit: Sportsfile Belfast's But it has since been axed from Euro 2028 due to funding issues and Northern Ireland will no longer be a host nation. Despite that, redevelopment of Casement Park is still going ahead and the government have confirmed that they are making a £50million contribution to the project. But there is still a £90m shortfall as Stormont chiefs and the Gaelic Athletic Association can only find £120m of the £260m required. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Northern Ireland's finance minister John O'Dowd welcomed the government's backing and encouraged everyone to "now work together" to get the stadium built. Incredible photos show the stands rotting and the pitch overgrown. The ground welcomed 31,000 supporters back in its pomp for hurling and Gaelic football matches. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The derelict site has received planning permission to be modernised and early demolition work has begun. But some have called for the proposed design to be axed to allow for a cheaper build to be made. Northern Ireland currently play their home games at the 18,500-seater Windsor Park. Uefa require all grounds for major tournaments to be able to hold 30,000 fans. The Irish FA have ruled out expanding Windsor Park. Euro 2028 Stadiums London: Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Birmingham: Villa Park Manchester: Etihad Stadium Liverpool: Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock Newcastle: St James' Park Cardiff: Millennium Stadium Dublin: Aviva Stadium Glasgow: Hampden Park
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
You're a bad loser Harry – you are now screaming because you lost in court… but it was your choice to give all it up
YOU'RE a bad loser Harry. You are now screaming because you lost in court. Why should the Advertisement 3 Prince Harry today lost his appeal against having taxpayer funder protection removed Credit: AFP 3 Harry is hinting that because of the row King Charles may never see his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet Credit: Getty When he was a full-time royal It was his choice to give all it up to move to a country where gun crime is rife. The truth is Harry does have security because he has employed an ex-Met officer to protect him — but the Duke has to pay his wages. Harry says Advertisement READ MORE ON THE ROYALS How can they forgive him after he wrote those things about his brother, his stepmother, Why would he do that? He is hinting that because of the row King Charles may never see his grandchildren, But I do not believe Meghan's dad, Advertisement Most read in Royals 3 The prince says he is not sure he can bring Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to the UK due to his security concerns Credit: Netflix 'I have NO regrets' insists defiant Prince Harry after repeatedly attacking family & admits 'some will never forgive me' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club .
