Ryan reported that the GAA’s income elevated from £93m in 2023 to £110m in 2024, which was largely defined by the six live shows and two rugby video games that was staged in Croke Park.
Attendances at inter-county video games dropped by 10% in 2024 which Ryan believes was partially defined by the “lack of jeopardy” in a number of championship video games and dissatisfaction with the fashion of modern-day soccer – one thing GAA bosses will hope that the brand new guidelines might rectify.
Croke Park Ltd, which runs GAA headquarters, had a 42% enhance in turnover with revenues generated simply in need of £50m due to the live performance schedule which included 4 Coldplay dates and reveals by Bruce Springsteen and AC/DC.
After salaries (£15m) have been deducted, some £13.3m of the £50m determine went on to the GAA’s Central Council.
The GAA director basic’s report additionally outlined that the affiliation spent over £17m on stadium enhancements at Croke Park which included an £11m improve of the Cusack Stand.
Whereas Croke Park’s monetary image was constructive, the image was much less rosy in counties with county boards cumulatively posting a revenue of £1.5m versus the £3.4m determine of 2023.
GAA Finance Director Ger Mulryan cited inter-county staff bills as being the foremost issue within the drop with the price of making ready squads in 2024 reaching almost £37m.
“It is troublesome to see how the extent now we have now, the place that is going to take us in 5 to 10 years time if we do not arrest it,” added Ryan.
