Quote from: NorthAntrim on February 21, 2024, 09:29:16 AMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2024, 09:14:03 AMQuote from: barnish oggie on February 21, 2024, 09:02:53 AMI'd say there will be more concerts in it than Antrim matches.....certainly with regards to club matches.
Has it been decided what happens Clones once Casement is finally open?
Was there mention of doing up most county grounds around the country? Clones may have the history of holding games, but its nearly as bad as Casement before it was closed.. If Casement is built I'd say that all Ulster finals will be held at Casement and a quarter final most years
As for other sports, wouldn't be surprised that American football might get a touch, its trying to expand now and with various games being held outside of the States Casement might get an opportunity.
Who knows, it will need a serious marketing business team in place, completely independent of the Ulster council to get the most out of the ground.
No need for some clowns to be put in place by friends or mates of someone!!
So you think Casement is a worthwhile project to maybe host one american football game, 4/5 games in the euros and a Luke Combs concert? Along with what? An ulster final we're realistically nowhere near and an all ireland 1/4 final? Its a farce. We should have secured a deal to make sure the gaels of Antrim are benefitting. Schools finals, u16/minor/camogie/ladies football/junior b hurling finals. How many of these will get the padlock of casement opened? None!
I think you've nailed that there. I dont think you will see the days of local finals or underage finals being taken to the new Casement. It wouldn't be viable to open a large stadium for some games that would only bring a small crowd.
Do the Dublin clubs hold their County finals at Parnell Park or Croke Park out of interest?