Annual report reveals Tyrone GAA’s strong financial position

TYRONE’S GAA championships proved to be a financial lifeline for the county in 2023, with newly released figures indicating that these competitions contributed over £600,000 to the county’s total income of just over £2 million.

Trillick’s triumph in the Senior Championship, clinching the title against Errigal Ciaran in a thrilling final at Omagh’s O’Neill’s Healy Park, was a highlight of the season. The game drew a bumper attendance, reflecting the popularity and success of the championship series, widely regarded as among the best in Ireland due to its knockout format.

The Club Tyrone annual report, recently published, revealed that sponsorship also played a crucial role, generating £500,000 for the county.

In addition, national GAA contributions added £416,000 to Tyrone’s finances.

The report also revealed that almost £750,000 was spent on preparations for Tyrone’s inter-county teams in hurling and football.

The bulk of this was allocated to the county’s senior footballers reached the All-Ireland semi-final last year.

The details are contained within the Club Tyrone annual report which has just been published.

Martin Haughey, chairman of Club Tyrone, hailed the organisation’s fundraising efforts, noting that since its establishment in 1995, they have raised a total of £6.2 million to support Tyrone’s sporting endeavors:

“The investment in Tyrone GAA has moved well beyond £6 million, and the warm glow, feel-good and wholesomeness which flow from it continues to inspire,” he said.

“Last year also saw Tyrone clear the last of its borrowings for the Garvaghey Centre which now stands debt free.

“That measn the entire project has been delivered to plan, within budget and on time.”