TV3 has become the first Commercial free to air television station to gain a slice of the lucrative GAA Championships coverage with the news that the station will show Qualifiers and selected provincial semi-finals live next year.
The deal which has been negotiated with the GAA for a three year period offers a package of live and exclusive GAA action including provincial finals, provincial semi-finals and three football championship qualifiers.
The GAA are currently in negotiations with a number of different parties in relation to TV rights but TV3 are the only successful bidders in the first round of the process.
These rights cover the next three All-Ireland Championship seasons from 2008 to 2010 inclusive.
Commenting on today's announcement, Pat Kiely, TV3's Commercial Director said: "We are delighted that the GAA has chosen TV3 as a partner broadcaster. As Ireland's number one sport with unique Irish identity and heritage, live GAA coverage was a primary target for TV3.
"Off the back of our success with the Rugby World Cup, we really look forward to working closely with the GAA to offer a fresh view on our national game for fans, old and new."
Quote from: laoisgaa on November 29, 2007, 07:01:59 PM
"Off the back of our success with the Rugby World Cup
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Balls. We don't get TV3 at our house. Probably affect quite a lot of the people in the North
Great! The matches will be on ITV then as well. Everything that TV3 broadcasts also goes out on ITV.
If it means more GAA on TV then it can only be a good thing.
Quote from: TacadoirArdMhacha on November 29, 2007, 07:14:21 PM
If it means more GAA on TV then it can only be a good thing.
Not familiar with sport on TV3 TAM? :D
QuoteNot familiar with sport on TV3 TAM?
Very familar but if ya don't like ya don't havta watch it so long as its not taking away from the amount of matches shown by RTÉ. In fairness in this situation the TV3 curse can't extend to all Irish teams!
Or can it? London Vs New York for the All Ireland final anybody?
Presentation on TV3 is very poor alright but you could turn the volume down and listen to the radio.
Quote from: Sky Blue on November 29, 2007, 07:35:53 PM
Presentation on TV3 is very poor alright but you could turn the volume down and listen to the radio.
Not BBC Radio Ulster mind you ;)
Quote from: tram on November 29, 2007, 07:16:37 PM
Quote from: DickyRock on November 29, 2007, 07:07:58 PM
Balls. We don't get TV3 at our house. Probably affect quite a lot of the people in the North
Those that would rely on Sky Digital or Virgin, yes. The vast majority whom rely on terrestrial transmitters, provided they can receive TG4 should be OK. The north coast would be an exception.
That would be me then, on Virgin (NTL), balls to that then!
Well I guess competition is a good thing but in the case of TV3 I'll make an exception. Their coverage of soccer has been woeful in the past and there was so many ad breaks during their rugby world cup coverage that I decided to watch all the games on Setanta.
If they get different games to RTÉ then at least you'll have a choice what match to watch. It's all good and will give lower profile teams, the likes of the Dublin hurlers, some extra exposure. Hopefully they'll do some sort of magazine program as well. They're not great at hosting programs but the more coverage the better.
At least you don't have to pay for TV3 ???
Quote from: tram on November 29, 2007, 07:16:37 PM
Quote from: DickyRock on November 29, 2007, 07:07:58 PM
Balls. We don't get TV3 at our house. Probably affect quite a lot of the people in the North
Those that would rely on Sky Digital or Virgin, yes. The vast majority whom rely on terrestrial transmitters, provided they can receive TG4 should be OK. The north coast would be an exception.
Large swathes of Derry don't get TV3 or TG4 - another great move from the GAA.
Quote from: Bogball XV on November 29, 2007, 10:54:53 PM
Large swathes of Derry don't get TV3 or TG4 - another great move from the GAA.
Wait and see what the BBC and UTV get out of the new deal first.
As for Derry not getting TV3 or TG4, you can hardly blame the GAA for that.
Blame Dev !
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 29, 2007, 08:34:15 PM
Well I guess competition is a good thing but in the case of TV3 I'll make an exception. Their coverage of soccer has been woeful in the past and there was so many ad breaks during their rugby world cup coverage that I decided to watch all the games on Setanta.
Exactly - there make a hash of everything to do with sport. They talk for 30 seconds followed by 3 minutes of ad's. Pity they dont stick to what they excel at - soaps
I quite enjoyed their Grass roots of the GAA thing . Depends who they get to cover this .
My bet is Val Andrews
Does anyone have a list of all the packages the gaa are selling off? Apparently there are 25 different packages up for grabs, lets hope one of them requires better national league highlights coverage, not to mention club coverage.
Brilliant,
aidan cooney and all the fat lads stuffed in behind the desk.
will keith barr be back on as analyst?
Quote from: ziggysego on November 29, 2007, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on November 29, 2007, 10:54:53 PM
Large swathes of Derry don't get TV3 or TG4 - another great move from the GAA.
Wait and see what the BBC and UTV get out of the new deal first.
As for Derry not getting TV3 or TG4, you can hardly blame the GAA for that.
No, Ziggy, I'm not blaming the GAA for that, I'm blaming them for taking the decision to sell rights to a company who cannot guarantee all island coverage. They should be aware of these problems - is TV3 and TG4 available in Belfast for example?
if you have Virgin, you can get RTE 1 & 2, and TG4. no TV3 though!!
Same with Sky. TG4 is also broadcast from one of the masts in belfast
Quoteaidan cooney and all the fat lads stuffed in behind the desk.
I suppose them lads pretending they know the first thing about GAA won't be as bad as Spillane anyway.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 30, 2007, 11:44:22 AM
Quoteaidan cooney and all the fat lads stuffed in behind the desk.
I suppose them lads pretending they know the first thing about GAA won't be as bad as Spillane anyway.
Prehaps Paddy Heaney will get a job on TV3 ;)
I think this just points up the need for better transmitters on the border or for a rebroadcasting arrangment to be put in place with the BBC - is this not part of the GFA?
I've contacted TV3 and Sky Digital on many occasions about the possibility of TV3 joining the Sky Digital format up North. They've no intentions of doing it.
I've also contacted RTÉ, TG4, TV3 and Freeview about the channels being available up North. Again, no intentions of doing so.
Is it possible to manually programme the channels into Freeview, the same way it was possible to do with TG4 on Sky Digital a few years back?
Quote from: tram on November 30, 2007, 02:06:06 PM
There is no "manual" programming for Freeview the same way as there is for Sky.
You sure? I'm nearly sure there is. Thought I noticed something about a manual tuning, whenever I was retuning my box to pick up Dave TV. Prehaps I'm misreading it and it does something else.
Quote from: scalder on November 30, 2007, 01:57:44 PM
I think this just points up the need for better transmitters on the border or for a rebroadcasting arrangment to be put in place with the BBC - is this not part of the GFA?
Nope, unfortunately its NOT part of the GFA. The GFA only applies to TnG.
This impending analogue switch-off in NI and persumably RoI is the main reason why Nordies should start agitating asap to get fair coverage of gaelic games from UTV and BBC.
Freeview transmission ranges are likely to be much smaller than current analogue RTE overspill.
All of a sudden we could find ourselves with no RTE and by extension next to nowt GAA on telly.
Imo, UTV/BBC should partner with one of the southern broadcasters when pitching for the packages.
No reason why TV3/UTV or BBCNI/RTE couldn't simultaneously transmit the same programme.
They've no problem doing it with eastenders, corrie, etc.
So does that mean when the digital switch comes in 2012, the places in the North that can get RTÉ and TG4 will lose them. Or will we still beable to get them via the analogue aertal?
Here's a paragraph from Martin Brehenys article in todays indo.
"The GAA don't need big money for TV rights. Obviously, they will drive the best bargain but ultimately it's all about exposure. The GAA hasn't helped itself in that regard by closing the inter-county season down for five months between September and February but for the rest of the year, they need more coverage, not just in terms of 'live' games but also with magazine programmes."
He's not letting go of this! ::)
Quote from: Jinxy on December 05, 2007, 01:04:40 PM
Here's a paragraph from Martin Brehenys article in todays indo.
"The GAA don't need big money for TV rights. Obviously, they will drive the best bargain but ultimately it's all about exposure. The GAA hasn't helped itself in that regard by closing the inter-county season down for five months between September and February but for the rest of the year, they need more coverage, not just in terms of 'live' games but also with magazine programmes."
He's not letting go of this! ::)
The RU and Soccer season is closed from 4 months too . He needs to stop flogging this dead horse
Quote from: Gnevin on December 05, 2007, 01:19:32 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on December 05, 2007, 01:04:40 PM
Here's a paragraph from Martin Brehenys article in todays indo.
"The GAA don't need big money for TV rights. Obviously, they will drive the best bargain but ultimately it's all about exposure. The GAA hasn't helped itself in that regard by closing the inter-county season down for five months between September and February but for the rest of the year, they need more coverage, not just in terms of 'live' games but also with magazine programmes."
He's not letting go of this! ::)
The RU and Soccer season is closed from 4 months too . He needs to stop flogging this dead horse
He's right about the magazine programme, I've been on about it for years. Btw, what soccer season is closed down for 4 months?? (If you mean LOI season, that's largely an irrelevance in terms of competition for irish viewers).
Quote from: Bogball XV on December 05, 2007, 01:25:13 PM
Quote from: Gnevin on December 05, 2007, 01:19:32 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on December 05, 2007, 01:04:40 PM
Here's a paragraph from Martin Brehenys article in todays indo.
"The GAA don't need big money for TV rights. Obviously, they will drive the best bargain but ultimately it's all about exposure. The GAA hasn't helped itself in that regard by closing the inter-county season down for five months between September and February but for the rest of the year, they need more coverage, not just in terms of 'live' games but also with magazine programmes."
He's not letting go of this! ::)
The RU and Soccer season is closed from 4 months too . He needs to stop flogging this dead horse
He's right about the magazine programme, I've been on about it for years. Btw, what soccer season is closed down for 4 months?? (If you mean LOI season, that's largely an irrelevance in terms of competition for irish viewers).
I took a guess its prob closer to 2 and half 3 months but you cant have in both ways he'd be moaning about lack of club time if you only have a 2 month break.
Also September is a lie, one week in September their is no IC action , November to Jan is closer to the truth