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South Wales Argus
14 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Antrim Gaels urge Secretary of State to honour promises around Casement Park
It comes as long-awaited plans for the redevelopment of the now derelict ground remain mired in uncertainty. Plans for a 34,000-capacity venue face a major funding gap of around £150 million. Stormont has committed £62.5 million to Casement, while the Irish Government has offered roughly £42 million and the GAA has pledged to contribute at least £15 million. The derelict grounds of the Casement Park stadium (David Young/PA) There has been speculation the UK government will announce next week whether it will plug the remaining funding gap for the estimated £270 million cost. Ahead of that, representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, travelled to the Northern Ireland Office base at Erskine House in Belfast city centre to hand a letter in to Mr Benn. The letter notes that next week will mark the 12th anniversary of the last GAA game to be played at Casement Park. They said while investment in the Windsor Park football stadium and rugby ground at Ravenhill promised in 2011 were delivered, Casement is still waiting. The letter also refers to further disappointment last year when hopes of rebuilding Casement as a venue for the 2028 Euros were dashed. It reminded Mr Benn of an assurance by former secretary of state Chris Heaton-Harris that funding would be found to rebuild Casement. Representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, hand in a letter for Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn at Erskine House in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) 'That promise was as empty as the stands at Casement Park today, and the Euros will now be played elsewhere,' they said. 'The GAA, the Irish Government and the Executive have each made formal commitments to this project, all of which remain firmly in place. 'We are now calling on you as Secretary of State, to honour the commitment given to our members that Casement Park will be built, and that the money will be found.' The letter continued: 'Casement Park will leave a legacy that transforms Gaelic Games in Antrim and Ulster, creating unparalleled sporting and economic opportunities, and enhancing community relations setting the tone for reconciliation that will be remembered for generations to come. 'It's time to stop the dithering and delay. It's time to live up to all the promises and commitments. It's time to finally build Casement.'
The Herald Scotland
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Antrim Gaels urge Secretary of State to honour promises around Casement Park
Plans for a 34,000-capacity venue face a major funding gap of around £150 million. Stormont has committed £62.5 million to Casement, while the Irish Government has offered roughly £42 million and the GAA has pledged to contribute at least £15 million. The derelict grounds of the Casement Park stadium (David Young/PA) There has been speculation the UK government will announce next week whether it will plug the remaining funding gap for the estimated £270 million cost. Ahead of that, representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, travelled to the Northern Ireland Office base at Erskine House in Belfast city centre to hand a letter in to Mr Benn. The letter notes that next week will mark the 12th anniversary of the last GAA game to be played at Casement Park. They said while investment in the Windsor Park football stadium and rugby ground at Ravenhill promised in 2011 were delivered, Casement is still waiting. The letter also refers to further disappointment last year when hopes of rebuilding Casement as a venue for the 2028 Euros were dashed. It reminded Mr Benn of an assurance by former secretary of state Chris Heaton-Harris that funding would be found to rebuild Casement. Representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, hand in a letter for Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn at Erskine House in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) 'That promise was as empty as the stands at Casement Park today, and the Euros will now be played elsewhere,' they said. 'The GAA, the Irish Government and the Executive have each made formal commitments to this project, all of which remain firmly in place. 'We are now calling on you as Secretary of State, to honour the commitment given to our members that Casement Park will be built, and that the money will be found.' The letter continued: 'Casement Park will leave a legacy that transforms Gaelic Games in Antrim and Ulster, creating unparalleled sporting and economic opportunities, and enhancing community relations setting the tone for reconciliation that will be remembered for generations to come. 'It's time to stop the dithering and delay. It's time to live up to all the promises and commitments. It's time to finally build Casement.'
Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Antrim Gaels urge Secretary of State to honour promises around Casement Park
It comes as long-awaited plans for the redevelopment of the now derelict ground remain mired in uncertainty. Plans for a 34,000-capacity venue face a major funding gap of around £150 million. Stormont has committed £62.5 million to Casement, while the Irish Government has offered roughly £42 million and the GAA has pledged to contribute at least £15 million. The derelict grounds of the Casement Park stadium (David Young/PA) There has been speculation the UK government will announce next week whether it will plug the remaining funding gap for the estimated £270 million cost. Ahead of that, representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, travelled to the Northern Ireland Office base at Erskine House in Belfast city centre to hand a letter in to Mr Benn. The letter notes that next week will mark the 12th anniversary of the last GAA game to be played at Casement Park. They said while investment in the Windsor Park football stadium and rugby ground at Ravenhill promised in 2011 were delivered, Casement is still waiting. The letter also refers to further disappointment last year when hopes of rebuilding Casement as a venue for the 2028 Euros were dashed. It reminded Mr Benn of an assurance by former secretary of state Chris Heaton-Harris that funding would be found to rebuild Casement. Representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, hand in a letter for Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn at Erskine House in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) 'That promise was as empty as the stands at Casement Park today, and the Euros will now be played elsewhere,' they said. 'The GAA, the Irish Government and the Executive have each made formal commitments to this project, all of which remain firmly in place. 'We are now calling on you as Secretary of State, to honour the commitment given to our members that Casement Park will be built, and that the money will be found.' The letter continued: 'Casement Park will leave a legacy that transforms Gaelic Games in Antrim and Ulster, creating unparalleled sporting and economic opportunities, and enhancing community relations setting the tone for reconciliation that will be remembered for generations to come. 'It's time to stop the dithering and delay. It's time to live up to all the promises and commitments. It's time to finally build Casement.'
Western Telegraph
15 hours ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Antrim Gaels urge Secretary of State to honour promises around Casement Park
It comes as long-awaited plans for the redevelopment of the now derelict ground remain mired in uncertainty. Plans for a 34,000-capacity venue face a major funding gap of around £150 million. Stormont has committed £62.5 million to Casement, while the Irish Government has offered roughly £42 million and the GAA has pledged to contribute at least £15 million. The derelict grounds of the Casement Park stadium (David Young/PA) There has been speculation the UK government will announce next week whether it will plug the remaining funding gap for the estimated £270 million cost. Ahead of that, representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, travelled to the Northern Ireland Office base at Erskine House in Belfast city centre to hand a letter in to Mr Benn. The letter notes that next week will mark the 12th anniversary of the last GAA game to be played at Casement Park. They said while investment in the Windsor Park football stadium and rugby ground at Ravenhill promised in 2011 were delivered, Casement is still waiting. The letter also refers to further disappointment last year when hopes of rebuilding Casement as a venue for the 2028 Euros were dashed. It reminded Mr Benn of an assurance by former secretary of state Chris Heaton-Harris that funding would be found to rebuild Casement. Representatives of South Antrim GAA, including young people from clubs across the county, hand in a letter for Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn at Erskine House in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) 'That promise was as empty as the stands at Casement Park today, and the Euros will now be played elsewhere,' they said. 'The GAA, the Irish Government and the Executive have each made formal commitments to this project, all of which remain firmly in place. 'We are now calling on you as Secretary of State, to honour the commitment given to our members that Casement Park will be built, and that the money will be found.' The letter continued: 'Casement Park will leave a legacy that transforms Gaelic Games in Antrim and Ulster, creating unparalleled sporting and economic opportunities, and enhancing community relations setting the tone for reconciliation that will be remembered for generations to come. 'It's time to stop the dithering and delay. It's time to live up to all the promises and commitments. It's time to finally build Casement.'
The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Meet the regional Australian brothers who have debuted on the rich list
Two brothers from regional Victoria have made their debut on one of the country's most talked-about rich lists. Ballarat siblings Shane and David Young have landed on the AFR rich list with a combined wealth of $839 million. Their family-owned business, PETstock, was founded in 1991. In 2021, the brothers established parent company Petspiration to encompass their network of pet care brands, products and services. In 2022 Woolworths made a $586m offer to acquire part of the business and the rest is history. But the brothers, who have landed at number 182 on the list, are not the only regional movers and shakers. Canberra-born Sam Prince sits at 87 on the rich list with a fortune of $1.97 billion. In 2005, Prince was a 21-year-old medical student when he founded the Mexican restaurant Zambrero in the capital territory. Today, it has more than 300 stores around the world. Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, who started the clothing business at Beckley Markets in Geelong, is one of the list's most compelling regional success stories. Austin's first store was a tiny space in Geelong behind a butcher shop run by his grandfather. With 1370 stores around the world, Austin is worth a staggering $2.42 billion. Warracknabeal native Tim Heath has maintained his position on the rich list after his impressive debut in 2024. The Victorian crypto king is worth $2.46 billion. Mining services magnate Dale Elphinstone, who became Tasmania's first billionaire in 2019, has also scraped into the top 100 at 88 on the rich list. His Burnie-based empire distributes and services earthmovers, trucks and engines. John Casella and his family, who built their $2.38 billion fortune from the Yellow Tail wine brand, land at number 69 on the list. A vast winery near Griffith in NSW pumps out large volumes of Yellow Tail. The US is a key market for its wine and Donald Trump's tariffs will cause a headache for the business. Farming duo Roger and Gail Fletcher also made the list. The pair operates two sheep processing facilities, one in Dubbo and the other near Albany in WA. They export sheep meat, grain and cotton around the world. The pair grew up in Moree and have a combined wealth of $1.46 billion. Other regional Australians haven't fared so well. Construction mogul Wes Maas has fallen off the list after much fanfare in 2024 about his billion-dollar business. Canberra's Snow family has also tumbled down the rankings with their wealth dropping from $4.1 billion to $1.46 billion. Terry Snow, the Canberra Airport founder, died in August 2024. More than half of his estate, according to AFR, has been given to a charitable trust. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart remains the country's richest person with wealth totalling $38.11 billion. Harry Triguboff, Anthony Pratt, Scott Farquhar and Clive Palmer round out the top five in the AFR Rich List. Two brothers from regional Victoria have made their debut on one of the country's most talked-about rich lists. Ballarat siblings Shane and David Young have landed on the AFR rich list with a combined wealth of $839 million. Their family-owned business, PETstock, was founded in 1991. In 2021, the brothers established parent company Petspiration to encompass their network of pet care brands, products and services. In 2022 Woolworths made a $586m offer to acquire part of the business and the rest is history. But the brothers, who have landed at number 182 on the list, are not the only regional movers and shakers. Canberra-born Sam Prince sits at 87 on the rich list with a fortune of $1.97 billion. In 2005, Prince was a 21-year-old medical student when he founded the Mexican restaurant Zambrero in the capital territory. Today, it has more than 300 stores around the world. Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, who started the clothing business at Beckley Markets in Geelong, is one of the list's most compelling regional success stories. Austin's first store was a tiny space in Geelong behind a butcher shop run by his grandfather. With 1370 stores around the world, Austin is worth a staggering $2.42 billion. Warracknabeal native Tim Heath has maintained his position on the rich list after his impressive debut in 2024. The Victorian crypto king is worth $2.46 billion. Mining services magnate Dale Elphinstone, who became Tasmania's first billionaire in 2019, has also scraped into the top 100 at 88 on the rich list. His Burnie-based empire distributes and services earthmovers, trucks and engines. John Casella and his family, who built their $2.38 billion fortune from the Yellow Tail wine brand, land at number 69 on the list. A vast winery near Griffith in NSW pumps out large volumes of Yellow Tail. The US is a key market for its wine and Donald Trump's tariffs will cause a headache for the business. Farming duo Roger and Gail Fletcher also made the list. The pair operates two sheep processing facilities, one in Dubbo and the other near Albany in WA. They export sheep meat, grain and cotton around the world. The pair grew up in Moree and have a combined wealth of $1.46 billion. Other regional Australians haven't fared so well. Construction mogul Wes Maas has fallen off the list after much fanfare in 2024 about his billion-dollar business. Canberra's Snow family has also tumbled down the rankings with their wealth dropping from $4.1 billion to $1.46 billion. Terry Snow, the Canberra Airport founder, died in August 2024. More than half of his estate, according to AFR, has been given to a charitable trust. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart remains the country's richest person with wealth totalling $38.11 billion. Harry Triguboff, Anthony Pratt, Scott Farquhar and Clive Palmer round out the top five in the AFR Rich List. Two brothers from regional Victoria have made their debut on one of the country's most talked-about rich lists. Ballarat siblings Shane and David Young have landed on the AFR rich list with a combined wealth of $839 million. Their family-owned business, PETstock, was founded in 1991. In 2021, the brothers established parent company Petspiration to encompass their network of pet care brands, products and services. In 2022 Woolworths made a $586m offer to acquire part of the business and the rest is history. But the brothers, who have landed at number 182 on the list, are not the only regional movers and shakers. Canberra-born Sam Prince sits at 87 on the rich list with a fortune of $1.97 billion. In 2005, Prince was a 21-year-old medical student when he founded the Mexican restaurant Zambrero in the capital territory. Today, it has more than 300 stores around the world. Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, who started the clothing business at Beckley Markets in Geelong, is one of the list's most compelling regional success stories. Austin's first store was a tiny space in Geelong behind a butcher shop run by his grandfather. With 1370 stores around the world, Austin is worth a staggering $2.42 billion. Warracknabeal native Tim Heath has maintained his position on the rich list after his impressive debut in 2024. The Victorian crypto king is worth $2.46 billion. Mining services magnate Dale Elphinstone, who became Tasmania's first billionaire in 2019, has also scraped into the top 100 at 88 on the rich list. His Burnie-based empire distributes and services earthmovers, trucks and engines. John Casella and his family, who built their $2.38 billion fortune from the Yellow Tail wine brand, land at number 69 on the list. A vast winery near Griffith in NSW pumps out large volumes of Yellow Tail. The US is a key market for its wine and Donald Trump's tariffs will cause a headache for the business. Farming duo Roger and Gail Fletcher also made the list. The pair operates two sheep processing facilities, one in Dubbo and the other near Albany in WA. They export sheep meat, grain and cotton around the world. The pair grew up in Moree and have a combined wealth of $1.46 billion. Other regional Australians haven't fared so well. Construction mogul Wes Maas has fallen off the list after much fanfare in 2024 about his billion-dollar business. Canberra's Snow family has also tumbled down the rankings with their wealth dropping from $4.1 billion to $1.46 billion. Terry Snow, the Canberra Airport founder, died in August 2024. More than half of his estate, according to AFR, has been given to a charitable trust. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart remains the country's richest person with wealth totalling $38.11 billion. Harry Triguboff, Anthony Pratt, Scott Farquhar and Clive Palmer round out the top five in the AFR Rich List. Two brothers from regional Victoria have made their debut on one of the country's most talked-about rich lists. Ballarat siblings Shane and David Young have landed on the AFR rich list with a combined wealth of $839 million. Their family-owned business, PETstock, was founded in 1991. In 2021, the brothers established parent company Petspiration to encompass their network of pet care brands, products and services. In 2022 Woolworths made a $586m offer to acquire part of the business and the rest is history. But the brothers, who have landed at number 182 on the list, are not the only regional movers and shakers. Canberra-born Sam Prince sits at 87 on the rich list with a fortune of $1.97 billion. In 2005, Prince was a 21-year-old medical student when he founded the Mexican restaurant Zambrero in the capital territory. Today, it has more than 300 stores around the world. Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, who started the clothing business at Beckley Markets in Geelong, is one of the list's most compelling regional success stories. Austin's first store was a tiny space in Geelong behind a butcher shop run by his grandfather. With 1370 stores around the world, Austin is worth a staggering $2.42 billion. Warracknabeal native Tim Heath has maintained his position on the rich list after his impressive debut in 2024. The Victorian crypto king is worth $2.46 billion. Mining services magnate Dale Elphinstone, who became Tasmania's first billionaire in 2019, has also scraped into the top 100 at 88 on the rich list. His Burnie-based empire distributes and services earthmovers, trucks and engines. John Casella and his family, who built their $2.38 billion fortune from the Yellow Tail wine brand, land at number 69 on the list. A vast winery near Griffith in NSW pumps out large volumes of Yellow Tail. The US is a key market for its wine and Donald Trump's tariffs will cause a headache for the business. Farming duo Roger and Gail Fletcher also made the list. The pair operates two sheep processing facilities, one in Dubbo and the other near Albany in WA. They export sheep meat, grain and cotton around the world. The pair grew up in Moree and have a combined wealth of $1.46 billion. Other regional Australians haven't fared so well. Construction mogul Wes Maas has fallen off the list after much fanfare in 2024 about his billion-dollar business. Canberra's Snow family has also tumbled down the rankings with their wealth dropping from $4.1 billion to $1.46 billion. Terry Snow, the Canberra Airport founder, died in August 2024. More than half of his estate, according to AFR, has been given to a charitable trust. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart remains the country's richest person with wealth totalling $38.11 billion. Harry Triguboff, Anthony Pratt, Scott Farquhar and Clive Palmer round out the top five in the AFR Rich List.
