A RIFT has opened between Sinn Féin and the SDLP over the £70million redevelopment of Casement Park as the GAA’s
Casement public inquiry demanded

Residents opposed to the redevelopment of Casement Park have called on the Environment Minister Mark H Durkan to hold a public inquiry into the proposed new stadium. This morning the Moreland Owenvarragh Residents’ Association (MORA) will present their demand for an inquiry and their detailed objections to the Casement proposal to the Department of Environment’s […]
NEW SETBACK FOR CASEMENT

The proposed multi-million pound Casement Park redevelopment has hit another stumbling block as a government agency strongly criticises its design. The plans for the new stadium have been scrutinised by the principal landscape architect at the Northern Ireland Environment Agency who described it as “overbearing” and not in keeping with its surroundings. EJM Miller’s conclusion […]
Residents remain angry at new Casement design

Residents living close to Casement Park remain angry and frustrated at the design of the proposed new stadium. Speaking to the Andersonstown News, members of the Mooreland and Owenvarragh Residents’ Association (MORA) alleged that the GAA have cut residents out of the consultation process and that no input from people leaving near the stadium was […]
Bright future for Casement as lights go down on club action

Perhaps the last club match – and almost certainly the last trophy presentation – took place at Casement Park on Saturday evening, before the stadium is demolished and completely rebuilt. A legal challenge from a contractor, concerns from local residents and a potentially protracted planning application may slow the process, but all signs suggest […]
Plans for new Casement Park lodged with DoE

The plans for the new Casement Park have been lodged with the Planning Service bringing the redevelopment of the famous GAA stadium a step closer. Work on the £70 million project is due to begin later this year. The planning application includes over 30 drawings of the proposed new stadium and how it will […]