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Inter-County Players Are Generating A Total Economic Impact Of Almost €600m Annually

However, it's reported that individual players incur an average net expense loss of €4,602 annually

Inter-county players are generating a total economic impact of €591 million annually.

That's according to a new report released by the Gaelic Players Association today.

Among the key findings, senior inter-county games generated:

  • €359 million in direct spending (+51%)
  • 4,212 jobs that were directly supported (+53%)
  • €353 million in gross value added (+53%)
  • €62 million in exchequer impact (+49%)

The economic assessment also claims that individual players incur an average net expense loss of €4,602 annually.

Adjusted for inflation, players are €1,499 worse off than in 2018, largely due to out-of-pocket expenses for training and competing at the elite level.

In a survey of current inter-county players, many spoke of the impact that their playing commitments have on educational and career progression.

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