GAA face up to bleak financial picture of games behind closed doors

Croke Park will pay for the preparation of no more than 32 players in a training panel and overnight training camps cannot take place during the championship.

The GAA will have to conduct a massive financial overhaul if crowds are not permitted to return to games within the next 12 months.

That was the stark message from Croke Park officials at Saturday’s Central Council meeting where it was confirmed that inter-county leagues and championships will go ahead on the understanding the Government will help fund it.