Donegal GAA crossed the €2 million mark for the first time regarding the running cost of their intercounty teams.
A total of €1,861,737 was spent on county teams in 2024 and that increased to €2,094,330 in 2025.
It was a busy season for the Donegal senior footballers as they played eleven championship games and progressed all the way to the All-Ireland Final.
In total, €1,424,426 was spent on preparing the footballers which was an increase on the €1,081,807 figure from 2024 when Donegal made the semi-final.
The main costs incurred during the campaign related to Travel/Accommodation/Training Camps (€381,906), Backroom Team personnel (€273,401), Gear & Equipment /Laundry (€201,489), Player Mileage (€197,413), Meals/catering/nutrition (€183,618), Team Manager & Selectors (€91,241) and Medical (€87,792).
The cost of running the senior hurling team did come down from €352,900 to €296,392.
Donegal won the Nickey Rackard Cup last year whereas they didn’t make it past the Christy Ring group phase this term.
The money spent on the U20/U17/Development teams also came down to €373, 513 in 2025 from €427,030 last year.
Grace Boyle’s Treasurer’s Report to County Convention that takes place next Wednesday, December 10 will report a surplus of €216,025 for the year ending September 30.
The total expenditure for the year was €3,781,912 which was up from the 2024 figure of €3,037,735.
As well as County Team Administration, the Upkeep and Maintenance of Grounds, Coaching & games development, and administration costs have all increased on this time last year.
Total income tallied at €3,997,937, which was more than €850,000 higher than the 2024 figure.
Commercial income climbed significantly from €1,208,909 from €858,799, with sponsorship jumping by almost €280,000, while Income from Associated Bodies also rose by €332,403 to a figure of €1,103,367.
Fundraising Income came to €737,845 which was an increase of more than two hundred thousand euro on last year’s figure.
Writing in her report, Boyle said: “A special word of thanks goes to the Fundraising Committee, led by Cieran Kelly and Cairde Dhun na nGall, for their outstanding work.
“Notable contributions included: Cairde Dhun na nGall: €164,000, 50/50 Draws: €90,000, Team London: €92,000, Football Golf Classic: €150,000, Hurling Golf Classic: €10,000, Summer BBQ (Dublin): €33,000, Semi-Final breakfast (Letterkenny): €48,000.
“Heartfelt thanks to Donall Barrett and Martin McHugh for their invaluable efforts with the Football Golf Classic and Summer BBQ, both of which directly supported the senior team’s preparations.
“We are also deeply grateful to John Casey and the Casey family for generously providing the renowned St Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna free of charge for our Football Golf Classic – an event that thrives under the leadership of Fr Charlie Byrne and the Golf Fundraising Committee.
“Sincere appreciation is also extended to our 40 clubs across the county for their continued support in all fundraising efforts. None of this would be possible without your collective commitment.”
Boyle praised Donegal GAA’s office staff Lisa McTernan and Eilish Rushe for their work in a demanding year, which included the distribution of approximately €2.2 million worth of tickets.
Termon GAA’s Boyle also confirmed that Donegal GAA had reached a settlement with Revenue following a voluntary disclosure review.
Boyle said: “This year, Croke Park initiated a Revenue Self-Review with Donegal GAA, commencing in June and lasting around twelve weeks.
“The review focused on the 2024 financial year, with extrapolated calculations applied to 2021-2023.
“It was a demanding process, coinciding with the All-Ireland Series.
“Donegal worked closely with Croke Park personnel, who were simultaneously engaged with several other counties.
“A conclusion was reached on the 12th of September, presented to the three principal officers and Eilish Rushe, who were asked to treat the findings confidentially.
“The matter was discussed at the Executive Meeting on 15th October, where it was agreed to accept the conclusions and make payment before year-end.
“As in other counties, Revenue has not yet formally accepted Donegal’s statement of liabilities.
“All 32 participating counties will undergo examination simultaneously, and some may face additional queries.
“We now await further developments in due course.”
CLG Dhun na nGall has net assets of €3,597,187 at the end of the year.
