On Monday, an ignominious landmark in the Casement Park Project was reached — 1,000 days since the last planning application was lodged. From the initial proposal, the Ulster Council have scaled back the size to become a proposed capacity of 34,500 inclusive of 8,500 standing spaces and roof capacity for all spectators. “Things like the Casement Park Project is still in the Programme for Government priorities. It is essential that the planning process is progressed in a thorough, fair, and objective manner that ensures that all relevant factors are considered. “There are huge benefits of major sporting fixtures being brought to Casement Park — Ulster finals being one major example,” said McGeehan.

Source: Irish Examiner November 27, 2019 06:22 UTC