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David Young

GAA hopeful of lower-spec Casement Park rebuild without excessive use of funds

Contractors have started clearing the concrete seating terraces at Casement Park (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Archive)

The GAA has expressed hope that a lower spec redevelopment of Casement Park can be delivered without an excessive drain on the public purse.

GAA president Jarlath Burns said the organisation was still planning for a venue with a capacity in excess of 30,000 but he said that the fit-out would be more “modest and basic” than what was envisaged when the stadium was earmarked as a host venue for the Euro 2028 football tournament.

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