FAI outline hope to host more Euro 2028 games in Dublin following Casement Park scrapping
The Aviva Stadium is currently scheduled to host six matches during the tournament. The Football Association of Ireland have publicly stated their desire to host more Euro 2028 games at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium following Friday’s announcement from the UK government that the Casement Park rebuild won’t be completed in time for the major tournament. Northern Ireland […]
1 year ago
Euro 2028: Ireland and the UK set to be confirmed as hosts
Ireland look set to co-host the tournament in 2028. The Republic of Ireland and the UK look set to co-host Uefa Euro 2028 after Turkey withdrew from the bidding process to host the tournament. Turkey and Italy have joined forces to bid for Euro 2032, meaning that Ireland and the UK are the only bidders […]
2 years ago
Government departments at odds over Ireland’s Euro 2028 bid
Division has emerged between the Department of Public Expenditure and Department of Tourism over the economic benefits of co-hosting Euro 2028. The Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has questioned the financial estimates which support Ireland’s bid to co-host Euro 2028 alongside its UK neighbours. Having received Cabinet approval to join England, Scotland, Wales and […]
3 years ago
No Croke Park but two Irish stadiums included in joint UK & Ireland bid for Euro 2028
The list was cut back from 14 stadiums. 10 grounds across Ireland and the United Kingdom – including Aviva Stadium and Casement Park – have been officially named as part of the joint bid for Euro 2028. The bid was confirmed, and lodged, on Wednesday with two unbuilt/unfinished stadiums included – Belfast’s Casement Park and […]
3 years ago