GAA director general Tom Ryan suggests the possibility of shifting All-Ireland finals back to August, potentially in the future. While September is unlikely, the split season model (July finals) remains in place until 2025. Ryan also mentions exploring earlier league starts and proposals for replays in drawn finals, addressing concerns raised during the previous championship.
GAA director general Tom Ryan has floated the possibility of All-Ireland finals shifting back into August.
“There is a gathering mood to shuffle the finals back by a week or two, and that may well transpire in the future,” Ryan wrote. “Stretching the season out a little would be no bad thing – but I don’t foresee a return to September. “Congress is also asked to consider reintroducing replays for drawn provincial finals, and to dispense with extra time after a drawn All-Ireland final. Instead, we will go straight to a replay. These proposals both address specific scenarios which arose this year and gave rise to some disquiet. That is the value of a trial, you learn, you listen and you adopt.”
Croke Park stadium revenues shot up by €15m alone as the ground generated €46m for the GAA. Commercial income also increased by €3m.
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