Mayo GAA reports surplus on back of record income and commercial revenue

Mayo GAA recorded a surplus of close to €0.5 million for its 2025 financial year due to strong growth in gate receipts and match-day income as well as higher commercial revenues last year.

For the 12 months to the end of September 2025, Mayo GAA generated a record level of income, which stood at €4.2 million and was up 11% on the previous year. This increase was driven by a 21% increase in gate receipts and match-day income to €773,280 for 2025, and a 30% increase in commercial revenues such as sponsorship and TV rights to just under €1.2 million.

Meanwhile, expenditure by the county board increased just 1% in 2025 to stand at €3.75 million for the year. Team administration expenses, which account for the largest share of annual expenditure, stood at €1.35 million for 2025.

Overall, the double-digit increase in annual revenues in 2025 allowed Mayo GAA to record an annual surplus of €453,459, which is a sixfold increase on the previous year. At year-end September 2025, Mayo GAA had net assets of more than €5.3 million on its balance sheet, which includes cash in the bank of more than €3.1 million.

As part of plans to strategically grow Mayo GAA’s commercial operations, the county board has decided to create a new full-time chief executive position. The process to appoint Mayo GAA’s first ever chief executive has already commenced, and the county board is hopeful that the position will be filled by the first quarter of 2026.

Appointing a full-time chief executive will allow for sustainable and strategic growth in Mayo GAA’s commercial operations, while providing professional support to the clubs, volunteers, players, and stakeholders across the county.

The chief executive will report directly to the Executive of Mayo County Board and will implement a new strategy to grow and expand the commercial opportunities for Mayo GAA going forward.

Seamus Touhy, chairman of Mayo GAA, said: “The finances of Mayo GAA are in a very strong position thanks to growing annual revenues and a well invested balance sheet. At year-end 2025, the net assets on Mayo GAA’s balance sheet stood at more than €5.3 million and includes more than €3.1 million cash on deposit.” 

“For 2026, we will be appointing Mayo GAA’s first ever full-time chief executive, which I feel is a key resource that our county needs. The new chief executive of Mayo GAA will be a full-time role tasked with managing the commercial operations of Mayo GAA, while providing much-needed professional support to our clubs, volunteers, players, and stakeholders across the county.” 

 “Overall, the finances of Mayo GAA are in a strong position which will allow the county board to make the important investment decisions needed to futureproof the playing infrastructure within our county, and ensure our teams have everything in place to achieve their maximum potential each and every year.”