Versailles an option for Ireland’s Euro 2016 base

Two venues near Paris are in the final mix to act as Ireland’s tournament base for Euro 2016.

The FAI will choose between the historic city of Versailles and Croissy-Sur-Seine over the next 48 hours. Ireland manager Martin O’Neill and his assistant Roy Keane yesterday remained in France following Saturday’s draw to inspect the options.

Both venues are within a half-hour commute of the French capital and should Versailles be rubberstamped, the Irish delegation will stay at the luxurious Trianon Palace and use the Montbauron Stadium for training.