The group behind plans for an All-Island League has restated its intention to continue working on its game-changing proposals for Irish club football, despite the IFA in Belfast saying last week that the participation of its clubs in such a cross-border league would not be sanctioned.

Businessman Kieran Lucid has said that “the work will continue” on his group’s proposals for an All-Island League despite a categorical no to the project from the Irish Football Association in Belfast.

The Irish Football Association has shot down proposals for a All-Island Football League.