Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has announced a three-year partnership with the GAA, to enhance technology infrastructure at Croke Park.

Huawei will work with the GAA to help develop the venue into one of the most technologically advanced 'Smart Stadiums' in Europe.

The firm will provide technical expertise and industry know-how to develop capability in terms of real-time data usage, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality.

Jijay Shen, CEO of Huawei Ireland, said: "Huawei continues to invest in Ireland's technology ecosystem and we are always looking to strengthen our relationship with our local customers and partners.

"Our innovation partnership with the GAA offers the potential to make Croke Park, the home of Gaelic Games, the most technologically advanced stadium in Europe.

"We are delighted to begin this partnership with the GAA and look forward to the Croke Park development over the coming years".

Jijay Shen, CEO of Huawei Ireland and Peter McKenna, commercial director of the GAA at Dublin's Croke Park | Image: Iain White/Fennell Photography

Peter McKenna, commercial director of the GAA, added: "Technology plays an increasingly important role in society, facilities management and of course sport, so we are pleased to partner Huawei to support the development of the Croke Park experience for all its various activities.

"The national stadium for Gaelic Games and a prime visitor attraction, Croke Park prides itself on being one of the leading stadiums in Europe and this partnership will enhance our visitor experience."

Croke Park is one of the largest stadiums in Europe with a capacity of 82,300 people.

It accommodates all types of events, from field sports to concerts as well as corporate and cultural events.

In August, Huawei announced it would invest €70m in Irish research and development over the coming three years.

It is also providing €6m in funding for Lero - the Science Foundation Ireland research centre for software.

A four-year research programme aimed at improving the reliability of software applications will begin in early 2020.

The investment funding is in joint cooperation with Huawei's Research Centre in Ireland and Sweden.