In attendance are, from left, GAA director of finance Ger Mulryan, Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan, Croke Park Stadium Director Peter McKenna and Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns before the GAA Annual Report media event at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile.
By John Harrington
The GAA reported a healthy consolidated revenue of €132.9 Million in 2024 with a consolidated surplus of €6.3M.
That figure of €132 Million represented an increase of €20.9M in consolidated revenues compared to 2023.
An impressive financial performance by Croke Park played a big role in these robust financial results. The stadium generated revenues of €46M which was an increase of €15 Million on 2023’s figures.
Gate receipts were €39.1 Million, an increase of 0.6m from 2023, even though League and championship attendances dropped by 10 per cent.
Commercial income was €24.9 Million, an increase of €3 Million on 2023.
State funding was €13.3M, a decease of €1.2 Million on 2023, while all other income was €9.5 Million, up €2.8 Million from 2023.
For every euro generated by the GAA, 82 cents was reinvested directly into the development of the Association across clubs, schools, counties, and provinces.
€18.3 Million was distributed to county boards, €15.2 Million was invested in Coaching and Games Development, €15 Million went on match day and competition costs, €10.5 Million was invested in capital grants for county and club developments, €9.3 Million was invested in Player Welfare, and €6 Million went to club supports and sister associations.