Work starts at Belfast’s Euro 2028 ghost ground with clock ticking

Controversial rebuild of derelict GAA stadium is finally gathering momentum and Irish FA sees ‘huge opportunity’.

TICK TOCK: A view of Casement Park as preparation works begin on its redevelopment. Pic: ©INPHO/Presseye/Jonathan Porter

Patrick Nelson speaks with such conviction about Northern Ireland staging games in the 2028 Euros that one would wonder what all the fuss is about.

“We take the view that when you put a hurdle in front of us, we clear it and ask what is next,” says the chief executive of the Irish FA.