Strong hopes All-Ireland Championships will receive Government aid

With little or no crowds expected to be allowed to attend the matches, they require borrowings to make the competitions financially viable.

A general view of Croke Park. Picture: Brian Lawless

There is growing optimism the GAA will receive Government aid towards the staging of the 2020 inter-county championships beginning next month.

As the organisation’s management committee and Central Council convene today and tomorrow respectively to discuss borrowing plans, there are strong indications the GAA will be able to avail of specific state funding likely in the form of loans.