GAA Stadium Development

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GAA Stadium Development

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Casement Park in Belfast has got planning approval, massive resident protest though :lol:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/25445928

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The 5 protesters were hilarious.

Looks like it'll be a brilliant stadium when completed, and will be one of the best in the GAA (probably give Croke Park a run for it's money)

And what a transformation too, from this

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The Ulster GAA will also move it's headquarters (and Ulster championship final) from St. Tiernach's Park in Clones to Casement Park when the redevelopment is complete.

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Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork is also undergoing redevelopment, going from a capacity of about 32,000 to 45,000.

It'll go from this

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I have family in Belfast. When I read there were 5 protesters at the presser I had to have a look.

Absolutely shocked that my brother in law wasn't part of that 5.

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Belfast's high court has overruled the Casement Park project

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/1218/6 ... ark-plans/

Interestingly, if they get a new project up, it will also be included as a potential ground for Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup bid.

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And the new plans for Casement Park are out

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/1025/8 ... r-of-2020/

The ground is currently abandoned

http://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/the-most-re ... sing/92086

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Pairc Ui Chaoimh has reopened. Somewhat surprised at the grey/black seating arrangement given Cork wears red and white.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7YtwokPxI&t=329s

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