Galway GAA says Croke Park played role in €3m 'financial disaster'
The Galway GAA treasurer said that Croke Park must accept some responsibility for the part they played in a "financial disaster" which had ended up costing the county almost €3m.
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The Galway GAA treasurer said that Croke Park must accept some responsibility for the part they played in a "financial disaster" which had ended up costing the county almost €3m.
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