Energy crisis sees Croke Park bills nearly triple

The stadium spent €2.34m on heat, light and energy costs in 2022, a 183% increase on the year before

Turnover during 2022 in Croke Park jumped to €52.4m from €11.1m the year before. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The energy crisis had a “severe impact” on Croke Park’s utility bills, leading to a 183% increase in spending during 2022 as the stadium looked to bounce back from covid restrictions.

According to the stadium’s latest financial statement, Croke Park reported a massive bounce-back in fortunes during 2022, hosting 33 matches and seven concerts in the year up to September 30.