Social value of Gaelic games estimated to be worth almost €3bn to Irish society

The report, the first of its kind in Irish sport, is titled 'The economic and social value of Gaelic games on the island of Ireland' and was launched at Croke Park this afternoon with a series of eye-opening figures contained

Professor Simon Shibli speaking at the launch of the Economic Impact and Social Value report on Gaelic Games, at Croke Park in Dublin. 

Fresh research into the full impact of Gaelic games has revealed that it is worth almost €3bn to Irish society and, in summary, 'is good for the economy and good for society'.

The report, the first of its kind in Irish sport, is titled 'The economic and social value of Gaelic games on the island of Ireland' and was launched at Croke Park on Wednesday afternoon with a series of eye-opening figures contained.