GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association)

GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association)

http://www.gaa.ie
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaa/

GAA, also known as Gaelic Athletic Association, is a privately owned organization headquartered in Ireland. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, it primarily focuses on spectator sports. Founded in 1884 with approximately 1,250 employees, the organization operates as an Irish sporting and cultural entity with a global presence across all five continents.

Revenue

Founded

1884

Headcount

1,415

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

1

News Summary:

Clubber will stream more than 2,000 club championship matches across the remainder of 2026, increasing its coverage by 33 percent year-on-year. The Irish sports streaming platform confirmed agreements for championship action across 15 counties, provincial competitions, and an expanding international GAA portfolio as the calendar shifts from inter-county competition to the club game. Separately on August 20, the GAA faced increased pressure regarding its sponsorship deal with Allianz. More than 200 former All-Ireland winners signed a letter calling for further examination of the agreement, which was handed in during a protest outside Croke Park organized by the 'GAA Drop Allianz' campaign. The protest marked the campaign's first anniversary and garnered support from GAA figures including Brian Cody, Anthony Tohill, and Jimmy Barry Murphy. Previously, on August 13, Bord Gáis Energy renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship for an undisclosed fee, extending a 17-year partnership. Under the renewed agreement, Bord Gáis Energy also became the official energy sustainability partner of the national organization and Croke Park, aiming to enhance the GAA's green credentials.

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Aug

20th

2026

05:02

Business Expansion, B2B Tag, Geographic Expansion

Clubber Expands Club Championship Coverage to More Than 2,000 Matches

Clubber will stream more than 2,000 club championship matches across the remainder of 2026, increasing its coverage by 33 per cent year-on-year as the GAA calendar moves decisively from inter-county competition to the club game. The Irish sports streaming platform has confirmed agreements covering championship action across 15 counties, as well as provincial competitions and an expanding portfolio of international GAA coverage.

Sport for Business

Aug

20th

2026

01:52

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag, Operational Challenges, Marketing and Promotional Activities

GAA to face further pressure over Allianz Sponsorship Deal

More than 200 former All-Ireland winners have signed a letter calling on the GAA to further examine its sponsorship deal with Allianz. The letter will be handed in during a protest outside Croke Park today organised by the GAA Drop Allianz campaign.

Ocean FM Ireland

Aug

19th

2026

11:10

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag, Operational Challenges

GAA greats add names to ‘Drop Allianz’ anniversary letter to Croke Park

GAA greats Brian Cody, Anthony Tohill, and Jimmy Barry Murphy have lent their support to the ‘Drop Allianz’ campaign as it holds a protest at the Hogan Stand entrance of Croke Park tomorrow (Thursday) to mark its first anniversary.

Aug

13th

2026

10:42

ESG, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Partnerships

BGE renews GAA hurling sponsorship

Bord Gáis Energy has renewed its long-standing sponsorship contract of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship for an undisclosed fee. Marking 17 years of partnership with the GAA, BGE will also become the official energy sustainability partner of the national organisation and Croke Park under the renewed agreement.

Marketing Ireland

Aug

12th

2026

06:30

ESG, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Sustainability Initiatives, Partnerships

GAA teams up with Bord Gáis Energy to aid Croke Park’s sustainability

The Gaelic Athletic Association has sought to further enhance its green credentials through a deal which names Bord Gáis Energy the official energy sustainability partner of the organisation and its Croke Park stadium. The announcement is part of Bord Gáis Energy’s renewal of its long-standing sponsorship of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, extending one of Irish sport’s most recognised partnerships into a new era focused on energy sustainability.

The Stadium Business

Aug

4th

2026

06:30

‘Drop Allianz’ Campaign expresses ‘deep concern’

Motion to come before Cavan County Board; Allianz strongly reject claims A Bailieborough man is to bring a motion to the county board meeting regarding the Cavan Drop Allianz Campaign, and will consult all local clubs regarding their position on Allianz sponsorship of the GAA beforehand.

Jul

23rd

2026

02:34

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Record World Games participation drives global growth of Gaelic games

The oneills.com GAA World Games 2026 concluded last Friday, with record participation underscoring the Association’s growing international footprint and the vital role of Gaelic Games in connecting Irish communities worldwide. A total of 115 teams took part, travelling from across Europe, New York, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the USA as well as emerging clubs from South America and Africa.

Jul

15th

2026

09:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

GAA and LGFA mark UNESCO Submission at Croke Park

The process of securing UNESCO recognition requires the support of the Government through the Department of Culture, who oversaw the preparation of the submission. Sign up to our Mayo Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Mayo Live within your account.

Jul

10th

2026

02:35

Events, Football, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences

GAA and HSE to Champion Dementia Inclusive Clubs

The GAA and the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign will use Saturday’s All-Ireland Football semi-final at Croke Park to highlight the importance of clubs remaining welcoming spaces for people living with dementia. The initiative, titled Standing Together on and off the Pitch, has been developed in partnership with the family of former GAA President Seán McCague, who lived with dementia for ten years before his death in November 2022.

Sport for Business

Jul

3rd

2026

05:06

Funding Activities, B2B Tag

GAA concedes new Casement Park capacity will be half original plan

The GAA has conceded that the redeveloped Casement Park will have a capacity considerably below 34,500. At an Ulster Council meeting earlier this week, it emerged that a scaled-down version of the Belfast venue is now likely.

Jul

1st

2026

01:24

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Irish Life and GAA Healthy Clubs Recognised for Community Impact

The Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Programme has been named Community Impact/CSR Initiative of the Year at the eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards, recognising more than a decade of work in helping GAA clubs support healthier, more connected communities across the country.

Sport for Business

Jun

27th

2026

10:06

GAA president says RTÉ can't be expected to accommodate every game

GAA President Jarlath Burns has defended the association’s broadcasting arrangements and argued that there are more games than traditional broadcasting schedules can accommodate. Writing in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match programme, Burns addressed the debate around GAA+ and RTÉ’s schedule.

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GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) sells broadcasting rights of its 15 gaelic Games competitions globally.

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