Northern Ireland

Redevelopment of Casement Park a ‘good news story’ for north-south relations, Mary Lou McDonald says

Opposing funding for project has been described as ‘incomprehensible’ by Sinn Féin leader

Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin leader: “We need to grab this now with both hands, make it happen, and of course get the executive back up and running.” Picture: Fergal Phillips

Opposing funding for the redevelopment of Casement Park is “incomprehensible”, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

McDonald’s comments came after DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson insisted there would be no extra money from Stormont for the project in an interview with the PA news agency.

The Sinn Féin president addressed the media in Belfast alongside vice-president Michelle O’Neill and party colleague Conor Murphy.

McDonald said the project would benefit all communities in Northern ...