The Casement Park redevelopment controversy has taken another twist after Antrim GAA issued an apology to members of the Casement Park Social Club.

The apology comes after a bitter two-year standoff which followed Antrim county board's decision to shut the Social Club ahead of the start of a £77 million redevelopment of the stadium, which was subsequently refused planning permission.

The Casement Park Social Club went to court and won the right to continue trading at a temporary premises which will be built at a cost to Ulster GAA of more than £500,000.

In a dramatic U-turn, Antrim secretary Frank Quinn has sent a letter of apology to every club member, details of which are published in today's Irish News.

It reads: "We acknowledge that some of our actions up to this point were not conducive to the establishment and maintenance of a positive relationship, including the decision to issue letters to social club members over outstanding debt.

"In order to build trust and to enhance good faith between both parties, I would like to express our regret for these actions to the entire Casement Social Club membership and look forward to working with you to redress this hurt."

Tweet

Most Read Stories