RTÉ has received a €3m payment from the sale of their 50% share in GAAGO.

The GAA streaming platform, which was established in 2014 as a joint venture between the GAA and RTÉ, has since been rebranded as GAA+ and allows people to stream over 40 championship matches per season.

The national broadcaster has said that it will use the profits from the sale to invest in its regional studios and production facilities, particularly in Cork, Limerick and Galway.

“The establishment of GAAGO as a joint venture with the GAA in 2014 was a game changer, enabling fans of Gaelic games around the world to access our national games,” RTÉ director-general, Kevin Bakhurst stated when commenting on the completion of the sale.

"I want to thank all of those who contributed their knowledge and expertise to the vital establishment of GAAGO and acknowledge the successful collaboration with the GAA as the service developed, particularly during the pandemic period when people could not physically attend their beloved games.

"The completion of the sale means that we can make good on our commitment to reinvest these funds in the production of programming and content for audiences, particularly in our regional production studios and facilities outside Dublin.

"I’d like to take this opportunity to wish the GAA continued success with its GAA+ service and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them in supporting Ireland’s national games for many years to come.”

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