That something so visionary can be spoiled by people driven by the bottom line, is not where this or any other country needs to be. Certainly, as Prof Moreno points out, there is a need for co-operation between local authorities and the private real estate and development sector. And yet, in 2025, the organisations’ gate receipts alone increased to €45.7m, up €6.6m (or 17%) on the 2024 figure. The buoyant figures not alone demonstrate the GAA’s unique place in Irish society, but its ability to keep its games attractive and vibrant. A Gen-Z uprising last year toppled the oppressive, autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina and led to last week’s historic vote.

Source: Irish Examiner February 16, 2026 01:11 UTC