Jarlath Burns buoyed as GAA worth 'staggering' €3bn to society 

A new report estimates the social value of Gaelic games to Irish life

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns stands for a portrait during the launch of the Economic Impact and Social Value report on Gaelic Games, at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

GAA president Jarlath Burns says fresh figures showing the amateur association is worth almost €3 billion to Irish society are 'staggering'.

The figure, estimating that the social value of Gaelic games is 'at least €2.87 billion', is contained in a report described as the 'first of its kind in Irish sport'.