2010 will herald a new era for the GAA Museum at Croke Park. Having undergone massive renovation work from November 09, the new look of the museum was finally unveiled today.

GAA President Christy Cooney officially re-opened the GAA Museum and welcomed the many changes and developments made to the museum. Also present were GAA stars, Aisake Ó hAilpin, Sean Cavanagh and Kieran Donaghy.

The GAA president said of the new opening “The refurbishment of the GAA Museum is a most welcome development and will no doubt help improve what is already a superb visitor experience.

I am confident that the work recently undertaken will further enhance a leading destination on Dublin’s tourist trail. I acknowledge the contribution of the Museum team in this work to date and wish them every best wish in the future success of what is a most important historical focal point for the Association as a whole in the months and years ahead”

The upgrade of the GAA Museum was completed earlier this month on April 9th, following a substantial €1million investment by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and grant aid from Fáilte Ireland.

Visitors can now enjoy many new and innovative features when visiting the GAA Museum. One such addition is a distinctive club-focused wall at the main entrance; Falla na gClub, which welcomes all visitors to the Museum with an outstanding display of every GAA Club’s logo. Further renovations to the GAA Museum include a specially commissioned central display unit for the original Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy trophies which forms the centre piece of the museum.