North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly said the start of the work on changing facilities at the Cricky pitch on the Cliftonville Road is a victory for local Gaels.
Work began this week on the long-awaited changing facilities on the pitch, which is used by the two local GAA clubs Ardoyne Kickhams and Pearses GAA clubs.
"It's been a hard fought battle for these changing facilities and if you recall, children were having to change at the side of the road to play here," said the Sinn Féin representative.
"We are delighted with the start of this work and the highest praise must go to the GAA for their determination during this campaign.
"It's a significant development, we overcame sectarianism in the city council to win this fight and I must say that the SDLP reversing their position to block these changing facilities for local young people was the right thing to do and hopefully they can join with us in future community leisure campaigns."
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Great to see the work start. Fair play to all involved in dragging the council towards equality
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