Government has told Uefa it wants to host more Euro 2028 matches
Any additional matches would preferably be allocated ‘on a regional basis’ says Minister of State for Sport
Euro 2028
A re-evaluation of what GAA stadium is needed for Belfast should happen now
The GAA is back to where it was with this project years ago trying to get a major piece of infrastructure built against the headwinds of Northern Irish politics and rising infrastructure costs
Jarlath Burns rows in behind Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosting Euro 2028 games
‘We know that Páirc Uí Chaoimh is open for all business and we would recommend as many games as possible’
Páirc Uí Chaoimh mooted as alternative Euro 2028 venue to Casement Park
Croke Park also in the mix as Minister says it is important to ‘fight tooth and nail’ to keep as many games as possible on island
The Irish Times view on Casement Park: opportunity for a rethink
The business case for having a large all-seat stadium in Belfast may seem self-evident but is worth testing
Taoiseach ‘not ruling ... out or in prospect of additional Government funding for Casement Park
Northern Secretary said stalled rebuild of Belfast GAA groundd would not be funded by UK due to risk of project not being completed on time
Independent football regulator will not jeopardise England’s participation at Euro 2028
Uefa’s biggest concern said to be about the potential for what it calls ‘scope creep’ within the independent football regulator
Aviva Stadium ‘open for business’ after UK government pulls Casement Park funding
FAI interim chief hopes Aviva Stadium may host fixtures which had been set for the Belfast stadium
London’s abandonment of plans to fund Casement Park revival will come as no surprise
Without the Euro 2028 target, a difficult job for the GAA becomes even more difficult
UK government will not fund Casement Park redevelopment in time for Euro 2028
Joint letter says costs had risen to £400m with ‘significant risk’ project would not be finished in time for competition
Kevin Kilbane: Rangnick’s Austria capable of shock run deep into Euro 2024 knockouts
Georgia’s success gives Ireland an indication of what is required - and probably makes at least one managerial target harder to attract
Johnny Watterson: Casement Park becoming a metaphor for Northern Ireland’s divided society
Those reluctant to embrace the prospect of reconciliation between two communities only too willing to oppose the proposed redevelopment of Casement Park for their own ends
Jarlath Burns: ‘I’m now pessimistic that the Euros will be played in Casement Park’
GAA president believes the big loser will be the game of soccer in Northern Ireland
Long-awaited A5 road upgrade to get €600m in funding as part of Shared Island initiative
Taoiseach also commits €50m to redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast
Casement Park brings North/South cross-Border co-operation on to a new pitch
Cross-Border co-operation has become easier in recent years, but it remains a balancing act
GAA welcome Government’s €50m funding package for Casement Park redevelopment
GAA president Larry McCarthy says association’s contribution may increase but not before final cost of project is more certain
Casement Park redevelopment: ‘People said it will never happen but I was firm believer it would’
Preparation work gets underway for derelict Belfast GAA ground’s next role as a venue for Uefa Euro 2028 soccer tournament
Casement Park: The future of the project remains uncertain, minister says
‘The big difficulty that we face with Casement is going to be the issue of funding,’ says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons
Northern Ireland politicians have found a new battleground in Casement Park
The dispute over the Belfast GAA ground kicked off again this week with conflicting stories appearing
Lee Carsley set to be named Stephen Kenny’s replacement as Ireland manager
England under-21s boss expected to sign a four-year deal up to Euro 2028 worth €560,000 per year
Casement Park suffers another setback as Ulster GAA begin new procurement process
Plans to transform Belfast venue into 30,000-plus stadium for Euro 2028 hit by latest blow
Ciarán Murphy: Rebuilding Casement Park could bring more wins than losses
If the stadium is going to be redeveloped using public money, then it should be used by the public, and that could mean welcoming Coldplay as well as Cushendall
Will co-hosting Euro 2028 be of any real benefit to Irish football?
Ciarán Hancock and panel tease out the pros and cons of hosting an international tournament
Michael Walker: What if Euro 2028 happens without Belfast?
Casement Park has been chosen to host Euro 2028 matches in Belfast, but the site is a stark reminder that Irish football remains a complex subject
FAI search for a men’s team sponsor goes on but now in a ‘much healthier position’ financially, says commercial director Seán Kavanagh
FAI commercial director Sean Kavanagh is confident that the association can finally secure a new shirt sponsor for the men’s team after a three-year hiatu
Euro 2028 offers hope to break down barriers, says Micheál Martin
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson opposes British taxpayers’ money funding the redevelopment of the GAA’s Casement Park in Belfast
UK government funding of Casement Park would raise a lot of questions, says Donaldson
DUP leader said he did not know if the GAA stadium would be built in time for the Euro 2028 football tournament
Ireland confirmed as co-hosts of Euro 2028 as Uefa accepts joint bid with UK
Two separate bids were presented to Uefa’s 18-person executive committee in Nyon on Tuesday
Ireland to be confirmed as Euro 2028 co-hosts but still await news on automatic qualification
Fifa says 2030 World Cup co-hosts Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are guaranteed spots
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s Euro 2028 bid: a win by default
Despite reservations, there is good reason to look forward to one of the largest sporting occasions ever to come to these shores.
‘Croke Park is class but in Casement you felt like you were playing on a carpet. It was the perfect surface’
Excitement is building in west Belfast now that it looks like Casement Park, derelict for a decade, is finally to be redeveloped ahead of Euro 2028
Euro 2028 comes to the rescue of much put-upon Casement Park project
GAA now has a golden opportunity to secure future of a flagship Ulster venue after a decade of frustration
What is the current situation with Casement Park’s redevelopment?
Explainer: Should work on the Casement project fail to begin by 2025, then Euro 2028 will not be in Northern Ireland
Mary Hannigan: Will Euro 2028 be nothing but woolly promises and prime corporate guff?
Minister weighs in on Euros funding, demon bugs in France and Ireland sweat on James Ryan’s fitness
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