‘Daisyfield development in 2 to 3 years’

She stated: “It is my intention to make a bid to the Executive for funding for the 2014/15 financial year and beyond to support ongoing and new interventions which maximise City of Culture benefits across the whole North West of Ireland in tackling poverty, social exclusion and inequality.

“My Department is working with Derry City Council, Limavady Borough Council and Coleraine Borough Council to support the development of modern sports facilities over the next 2-3 years which I believe will benefit the local communities, enhance good relations and promote equal opportunities in this area.

“This will include support for sports complexes at Daisyfield, in Derry, Dungiven and Coleraine.”

Back in October 2012, the Sports Minister said she was aware of a business case for the development of the Brandywell Stadium, Brandywell Showgrounds and the Daisyfield, but wouldn’t have any money for such a development until 2015 at the earliest.