GAA considering sharing use of grounds and facilities with other sports

GAA director general Tom Ryan raised a number of questions about how the organisation can best prepare for the rising population on the island.

SHARING FACILITIES: The GAA’s leadership is considering a major policy shift to share its grounds and facilities with other sports in a bid to accommodate more players.   Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The GAA’s leadership is considering a major policy shift to share its grounds and facilities with other sports in a bid to accommodate more players.

As the population in the 32 counties hits seven million and is estimated to grow to 7.6 million by 2040, there are concerns in Croke Park that the Association’s current infrastructure is not enough to reflect the demographic increase.