GAA TAKES EUR5M HIT.Byline: By ORLA BANNON FIVE million euro was wiped off the GAA's income last year as attendances fell by 300,000, it was revealed yesterday. Director-general Paraic Duffy, left, warned at the launch of the annual report that the Association will have to tighten its belt as the economic recession bites. "Pressures on revenues will necessitate more rigorous financial control," he said. The GAA earned EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 11.7million from renting Croke Park for nine rugby and soccer internationals last year but new money-spinning initiatives are needed with the FAI and IRFU IRFU Irish Rugby Football Union IRFU Infrared Remote Focus Unit due to return to the Aviva Stadium in 18 months time. |
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