Cost cutting nets Kingdom 125k profit

KERRY GAA officials managed to turn over a profit of almost €125,000 this year despite the economic meltdown and the cost of an All-Ireland football final.

Accounts for next week’s annual Convention show a surplus for 2010 — an “excellent achievement in the difficult economic climate we operate in,” say officials after the Board trimmed back on cost elements for teams.

The senior team trip to New York this week, though not factored into the accounts, will also be a slimmed down affair, with partners not included, and the number of days reduced to seven.