Déise finances looking up

WATERFORD GAA chiefs are hopeful of breaking even by year’s end despite the downturn in the economy.

Estimates released at Monday’s board meeting predict a final bill of €552,000 for preparing intercounty teams in 2010 — €50,000 less than last season’s figure — while a number of fundraising activities have netted the board €54,000.

Earlier this year Waterford officials admitted to serious financial concerns, but with those latest numbers — coupled with an expected influx in cash from the conclusions of the county championships — bosses are more confident that they can balance the books at year’s end.