IFA addresses resident concerns over national training centre plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Irish Football Association is working to address local residents' concerns regarding its proposed national training centre near Ballymena, set to open in 2028. The facility, located next to the Galgorm Resort, will feature advanced training infrastructure for men's, women's, and youth teams. Residents have expressed their objections through a pre-action letter aimed at initiating a judicial review, claiming the council's determination that an Environmental Statement is not required is flawed. The IFA remains committed to the project, emphasizing its potential benefits for football development and community engagement.
- •IFA's national training centre planned to open in 2028
- •Centre will include world-class pitches and training facilities
- •Residents group objects to development, citing environmental concerns
- •IFA aims to engage with the community to address concerns
- •Project seen as key for youth development and grassroots football
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — IFA 'steadfast' in vision for new training centre
"The Irish Football Association says they hope to "mitigate concerns where possible" after local residents objecting to their proposed national training centre.
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