Four Munster counties break €2m barrier as inter-county spending hits new record

Kerry recorded the biggest jump in spending, almost €500,000, as they lifted the Sam Maguire Cup this year and their team holiday cost to the US and Mexico cost €366,341.

MUNSTER SPENDING: All-Ireland senior hurling champions Tipperary leapfrogged Cork as the biggest spenders with €2,483,600. Picture: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Despite two counties cutting team spending, inter-county squad costs in Munster climbed by over €1 million to a record €12.11m in 2025.

For the first time ever, four of the six counties spent over €2m each on preparing their teams this past season – Tipperary, Cork, Limerick and Kerry.