New Casement Park given go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted for the Casement Park redevelopment project which will see a 5,500 increase in capacity at the Belfast venue to bring it to a 38,000 all-seater stadium, which will be the flagship venue for Ulster GAA fixtures.

Northern Ireland Environment Minister Mark H Durkan MLA confirmed today that planning approval has been granted, while an agreement has also been reached between DCAL and the GAA on the funding agreement for the project.