Sir, – It is highly regrettable that the Casement Park redevelopment has been scuppered by the UK government, apparently for financial reasons (”UK government will not fund Casement Park redevelopment in time for Euro 2028″, News, September 13th).
Through the goodwill of the GAA, it offered both nationalist and unionist communities a modern facility that could host Gaelic games, rugby or soccer matches as well as providing a major outdoor concert venue. This could be another milestone in promoting the peace process.
This project offers our Government an opportunity to make a positive gesture to the people of the North who have gone through immense pain and loss during the Troubles.
As your editorial points out, there is a gap that the Irish and British government “could conceivably bridge” (September 18th).
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A donation from the Apple windfall would be a marvellous gesture of goodwill from the Republic to the people of Northern Ireland.
Also, should we eventually end up with a united Ireland, it would be a worthwhile asset in a 32-county state. – Yours, etc,
DES GILROY,
Howth,
Co Dublin.
