Belfast World Cup stadium plan rejected

Plans for a proposed new venue for Ireland’s rugby World Cup bid in 2023 have been quashed.

Belfast World Cup stadium plan rejected
Thu, 18 Dec, 2014 - 17:34

Plans for a proposed new venue for Ireland’s rugby World Cup bid in 2023 have been quashed.

Planning permission for the 38,000-seater stadium has been overturned after residents in west Belfast objected.

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