Tag #Antrim

What are the immediate consequences of the IFA's decision to withdraw from developing the Antrim national football training center?

The Irish Football Association (IFA) withdrew plans for a national football training center in Antrim, a decision criticized by Antrim Rovers vice-chair Mark Gourley as a missed opportunity to address the area's shortage of football facilities. This lack of facilities forces local teams, like Antrim Rovers, to play home games in distant locations such as Bangor and south Belfast. The IFA cited commercial confidentiality for its silence.