Around €59 million has been allocated from the British government to the redevelopment of Casement Park in County Antrim.
The move comes as part of the UK chancellor’s Spending Review which allocates money to public services for the next three years.
Last year, the British government pulled out of funding the project in time for Euro 2028 and there’s still around €100 million of a shortfall for the long-awaited scheme, following commitments from Stormont, the GAA and the Irish government.
The GAA says there is more work to do to get the stadium completed and will work on delivering a full-funding package.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill says today’s announcement is a significant step.
Overall, re-building the home of Antrim GAA is estimated to cost about €307 million.
