Ulster GAA Freezes Ticket Prices

15^th May 2011

Ulster Council GAA have decided to freeze ticket prices for the second year in a row.

All Under 16’s will gain free entry to non-ticket games when accompanied by an adult.

For Ticketed games there will be family areas available and the cost for children Under 16 will be £5/€5 when again when accompanied by an Adult.

Family tickets will be made available through County Committee Offices in advance of each game.

Disabled patrons will also gain free access to games and must apply to their County Committee Office in advance for entry to the match. A Student concessionary rate has been introduced to the Ulster Championships for the first time.

A Student concessionary rate has been introduced to the Ulster Championships for the first time.

Match information is constantly updated and is available from www.ulster.gaa.ie

The GAA reinvests 86% of income in Grassroots Development

The 2010 Central GAA Accounts show a 2% increase in the investment of Association revenue to Clubs and Counties up to 86%. The figure is up from 84% in 2009 and currently 14% of income is being reserved for GAA administration Costs.

When you attend a match during the 2011 Championship series, the majority of your entrance fee goes back to the development of your Club and your County.

2010 GAA Expenditure:
24% – GAA Grants
20% – Coaching & Development
19% – County Payments
18% – Match Costs
14% – GAA Administration Costs
5% – Player Welfare