Ulster GAA secretary Brian McAvoy has insisted the final bill to rebuild Casement Park will fall well below the “wildly exaggerated costs of £400m-plus” mooted in recent months.
While acknowledging a significant funding gap remains with only £120million secured so far, McAvoy claimed the GAA at central level, the Ulster GAA and Antrim GAA “are absolutely aligned on the need to finish what was started at Casement Park”.
Writing in his annual report, McAvoy stated “promises made must now be delivered upon”.
Plans to redevelop the stadium in time for the Euro 2028 football tournament were halted last September.
The UK government said that the estimated cost of rebuilding the Belfast venue had “risen dramatically” to more than £400m and confirmed it would not provide funding at that juncture, adding that there was a “significant risk” it would not be built in time.
Following a meeting with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, GAA President Jarlath Burns said the proposed development of Casement Park would be “basic and modest” but will still cater to more than 30,000 fans.
