RTÉ receives €3 million for its share of GAAGO

Eva Osborne

RTÉ has received a €3 million payment from the GAA for its 50 per cent share of GAAGO.

GAAGO, a GAA streaming platform, was established in 2014 as a joint venture between RTÉ and the GAA.

In February 2025, the public service broadcaster said it had agreed in principle with the GAA to sell its interest in GAAGO.

RTÉ said it will use the proceeds from the sale of its share in GAAGO to invest in its regional studios and production facilities, particularly in Cork, Limerick, and Galway.

Commenting on the completion of the sale, RTÉ director-general, Kevin Bakhurst, said: “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.

"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.”