UTV & BBC & RTE & TV3

[ziggysego]

Ah sure it's nothing compared to what Brolly said on RTE before the Derry v Monaghan game in 2008. After Tommy Freeman (I think it was) shot himself in the hand with a nail gun in the week up to the match. Brolly laughed saying that Monaghan men were a great helped to us in the north during the war, but everyone knew never to give them a gun!

No complains.

[Croí na hÉireann]

I was listening to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh commentating on the Galway Sligo match heading into town on the bus there on Sunday. He was his usual eloquent self, cutting to stories of Caoimhe who's in the Gaeltacht at the moment and the usual bits & bobs he throws in. Next thing who comes roaring in nearly cutting him off but John fecking Maughan, wtf? I know Brian Carty has been teamed up with an "analyst" recently (lets face it, that can hardly disimprove the commentary) but why in the name of Jaysus are RTÉ imposing an "analyst" on Mícheál? He's been head and shoulders above everyone else in RTÉ since Mícheál O'Hehir hung up his microphone & now they're doing their level best to piss off one of the best commentators we've ever had the pleasure to listen to. I bumped into Joe Umbrella later on that night and he says that Mícheál hates the fact that after so many years of doing things the one way that he now has an "analyst" imposed on him. And he'll cut across the "analyst" if he gets an opportunity. Fair play Mícheál, cop on RTÉ!!!

[Hardy]

Have you heard Tony Considine playing "analyst" to Micheál on the hurling commentaries? God help us.

[Croí na hÉireann]

Have you heard Tony Considine playing "analyst" to Micheál on the hurling commentaries? God help us.

It gets worse...

[eastern_gael]

Have to agree croi. John Maughan of all the lugs. Im sure the great man was well impressed when he was told he had that lad beside him butting in. Had the pleasure of meeting him once upon a time and he is an utter gent, couldn't give enough of his time to anybody who fancies chewing the cud with him. Done a bit of a voice over for a charity gig in our club. Legend

[Redhand Santa]

Taken from the hoganstand:

Meath's demolition of Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final attracted more TV viewers than England's World Cup clash with Germany.

TV3 has revealed that 528,000 watched their coverage of Meath's 5-9 to 0-13 victory over their old rivals. By comparison, 400,000 watched Germany's 4-1 rout of England in Bloemfontein on RTE.

Meanwhile, rugby commentator Ryle Nugent has been appointed RTE group head of sport with immediate effect. Nugent succeeds Glen Killane, who was recently appointed managing director of RTE television.

Interesting given the huge hype behind the world cup and the media obsession with it.

[Any craic]

http://www.tyronegaa.ie/// - Tyrone now have their own TV.

[Wee Shea]

http://www.tyronegaa.ie/// - Tyrone now have their own TV.

Do they share it about the county? Is there a rota for this TV?

[armaghniac]

Do they share it about the county? Is there a rota for this TV?

It only goes to those districts which have electricity.

[snoopdog]

Taken from the hoganstand:

Meath's demolition of Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final attracted more TV viewers than England's World Cup clash with Germany.

TV3 has revealed that 528,000 watched their coverage of Meath's 5-9 to 0-13 victory over their old rivals. By comparison, 400,000 watched Germany's 4-1 rout of England in Bloemfontein on RTE.

Meanwhile, rugby commentator Ryle Nugent has been appointed RTE group head of sport with immediate effect. Nugent succeeds Glen Killane, who was recently appointed managing director of RTE television.

Interesting given the huge hype behind the world cup and the media obsession with it.

No suprise it went to a rugby man. D4 press always lead with Rugby it gets number 1 billing ahead of everything else. Even though Gaelic football is the countries number 1 sport the egg chasers if playing always get the nod.
Sickening, sooner they go back to their mediocrity the better.

And another thing while im on my Rugby rant. One of the best GAA schools in the country St Colmans Newry current Hogan Cup holders  now allow Rugby, in my day they wouldntr even allow hurling.
Wheres the skill in holding a ball running with it or hoping on top of some lad.

[GBXII]

What an ignorant comment.

[The Voice Of Reason]

Talking of commentators ... anyone think that Martin Kiely on RTÉ radio is a bit of a legend? He certainly passes the passion test - really enjoy listening to him commentate on matches on the Saturday evening or Sunday morning

[Maguire01]

Taken from the hoganstand:

Meath's demolition of Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final attracted more TV viewers than England's World Cup clash with Germany.

TV3 has revealed that 528,000 watched their coverage of Meath's 5-9 to 0-13 victory over their old rivals. By comparison, 400,000 watched Germany's 4-1 rout of England in Bloemfontein on RTE.

Meanwhile, rugby commentator Ryle Nugent has been appointed RTE group head of sport with immediate effect. Nugent succeeds Glen Killane, who was recently appointed managing director of RTE television.

Interesting given the huge hype behind the world cup and the media obsession with it.

No suprise it went to a rugby man. D4 press always lead with Rugby it gets number 1 billing ahead of everything else. Even though Gaelic football is the countries number 1 sport the egg chasers if playing always get the nod.
Sickening, sooner they go back to their mediocrity the better.

And another thing while im on my Rugby rant. One of the best GAA schools in the country St Colmans Newry current Hogan Cup holders  now allow Rugby, in my day they wouldntr even allow hurling.
Wheres the skill in holding a ball running with it or hoping on top of some lad.

Idiotic post.

[Maguire01]

What's the odds on the BBC and UTV venturing outside of Ulster football in their 'sports' coverage over the next day or two?

[5 Sams]

Its a cert that the carry on today in Croker will be top of the agenda on UTV Live and Newsline tonight