Garth Brooks turns Croker cash flow into flood

Christmas has come a little later than normal for the GAA after confirming a fourth Garth Brooks concert at Croke Park next summer, contributing to an overall cash windfall of €5.5 million.

Stadium director Peter McKenna admitted he was “absolutely stunned” by the level of interest in the American singer which has demanded a fourth consecutive concert at GAA headquarters in July.

McKenna described the development as being a “Christmas present” for the GAA which, at a rough estimate, is poised to make around €750,000 from each non-GAA event it hosts.