The local GAA supporter said it was "disappointing" to hear that money was going to Belfast as opposed to Clones

Minister Byrne said that funding under future calls for proposals to the large-scale sport infrastructure fund, LSSIF, would be available.

The venue had been booked for the football final on the 16th of March.

The scheme aims to deliver improved pedestrian access to the front of St Tiernach's Park.

'Much loved GAA grounds have the potential to become a sports campus'

In a recent tweet, Joe Brolly Brolly claimed Cllr Truell "deeply regrets his actions" and that this was a "lapse of judgment on his part".

The GAA pundit said he "in no way intended to demean them by comparing them to Clones".

The Sunday Independent article also made reference to home-owners charging for parking on their property during the Ulster Final.