Government 'still hopeful' extra Euro 2028 games will be held in Irish venues 

Minister Thomas Byrne said that Government and FAI made a pitch to Uefa to use other venues, including Croke Park and Cork's  Páirc Úi Chaoimh. Picture: File picture

The Government is still hopeful that extra Euro 2028 games will be held in venues other than the Aviva Stadium, with Croke Park and Páirc Uí Chaoimh still being touted to Europe's football governing body.

Outgoing sports minister Thomas Byrne said that Ireland is “expecting” to host extra matches, after the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast fell through.