Fine Gael Senator Accuses the GAA of “Locking People Out” of Watching their Teams Play - 16/06/2026
A Fine Gael Senator has accused the GAA of “locking the people out” of watching key championship matches, amid ongoing concerns about television coverage of Gaelic games.Senator Mike Kennelly says too few matches are being made available on free-to-air television, arguing that the current broadcasting arrangements are restricting access for ordinary fans across the country. He claims that of eight championship games scheduled this weekend, five will be shown on RTÉ or GAA+, while three significant fixtures will not be broadcast on either platform.He says the growing popularity of Gaelic…
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