Kildare board again financially independent

Kildare GAA has regained its “financial independence” and “are masters of our destiny again” after more than two years of needing a Croke Park signatory on its cheques.

The shackles have been released by the GAA’s national finance committee now that Kildare will be presenting a cash surplus of more than €200,000 at the annual convention next month.

The county’s finances have been in perilous position in recent years, with the low point reached in 2012 as the cash deficit exceeded €700,000 despite the implementation of significant cuts, particularly on team expenses.