GAA doing a deal with SkySports

[Beffs]

Any money that these "fat cats" make for the GAA, gets redistributed down thru the clubs, capital grants etc etc. It's not like Padraig Duffy and Aodhan O'Fearail are heading off to the South of France in a private jet, for a knees up in Monte Carlo, all funded by broadcast rights dosh.

I have mixed feelings about the SKY deal, but surely its better for the GAA to be getting the profits for broadcasting their own games, than the likes of Setanta or Channel 7? I lived in the US for nearly 20 years. I had to drive 20 miles to the nearest Fado Irish bar to watch matches & cough up $20 for the privilege when I got there. GAAGO would have been brilliant for me, if was around then

[Esmarelda]

Any money that these "fat cats" make for the GAA, gets redistributed down thru the clubs, capital grants etc etc. It's not like Padraig Duffy and Aodhan O'Fearail are heading off to the South of France in a private jet, for a knees up in Monte Carlo, all funded by broadcast rights dosh.

I have mixed feelings about the SKY deal, but surely its better for the GAA to be getting the profits for broadcasting their own games, than the likes of Setanta or Channel 7? I lived in the US for nearly 20 years. I had to drive 20 miles to the nearest Fado Irish bar to watch matches & cough up $20 for the privilege when I got there. GAAGO would have been brilliant for me, if was around then

In case it wasn't clear, that's what I was getting at.

[Kickham csc]

Any money that these "fat cats" make for the GAA, gets redistributed down thru the clubs, capital grants etc etc. It's not like Padraig Duffy and Aodhan O'Fearail are heading off to the South of France in a private jet, for a knees up in Monte Carlo, all funded by broadcast rights dosh.

I have mixed feelings about the SKY deal, but surely its better for the GAA to be getting the profits for broadcasting their own games, than the likes of Setanta or Channel 7? I lived in the US for nearly 20 years. I had to drive 20 miles to the nearest Fado Irish bar to watch matches & cough up $20 for the privilege when I got there. GAAGO would have been brilliant for me, if was around then

In case it wasn't clear, that's what I was getting at.

Same story for me, except the bar stopped showing the games. Why? because the bar paid setanta 200k for the rights to show the games, for setanta to turn up and take a "gate" at the door!!!!!

The Gaa should give SKY / Fox sports the full international rights.... then watch the sport grow

[Eamonnca1]

"The fat cats in Croke Park" is a phrase commonly read. Who are these overweight felines and what are they doing with our money?

Grinds my gears, that. It always comes from people who haven't a clue how the GAA works, but they're quick to come out with the typical Irish begrudgery about any person or organization that might actually be doing something positive.

[thejuice]

Bumping this up again as this season is winding down.

Any indication of a growing interest in GAA within Britain as we were told was the main purpose of this little venture. I live in the UK and I can't see any evidence myself but I havent looked under every rock and behind every door.

[trileacman]

I was heavily against this move but I must say it's an absolute pleasure to avoid the shite talk of Ger Canning, Pat Spillane and Brolly. f**k it actually makes my day to hear some positive contributions at half-time.

[BennyHarp]

Bumping this up again as this season is winding down.

Any indication of a growing interest in GAA within Britain as we were told was the main purpose of this little venture. I live in the UK and I can't see any evidence myself but I havent looked under every rock and behind every door.

A possible positive side effect of it forcing RTE to up their game hasn't materialised either.

[From the Bunker]

Bumping this up again as this season is winding down.

Any indication of a growing interest in GAA within Britain as we were told was the main purpose of this little venture. I live in the UK and I can't see any evidence myself but I havent looked under every rock and behind every door.

A possible positive side effect of it forcing RTE to up their game hasn't materialised either.

Yes same OLD sorry faces with the same themes. Presenters are even getting worse. Used to like Lyster, but he's as bad as the rest.

[Jinxy]

Bumping this up again as this season is winding down.

Any indication of a growing interest in GAA within Britain as we were told was the main purpose of this little venture. I live in the UK and I can't see any evidence myself but I havent looked under every rock and behind every door.

We're not being bombarded with reports of the British 'reaction' on Twitter anymore either.
"Cor blimey, it's like a cross between quidditch and volleyball guv'nor! (Fackin paddies)."

[Rossfan]

it's an absolute pleasure to avoid the shite talk of Ger Canning, Pat Spillane and Brolly. f**k it actually makes my day to hear some positive contributions at half-time.

+1.

[armaghniac]

A change from Ger Canning might be welcome,  but how much better was Sky than TV3?

[glens73]

https://switcher.ie/blog/broadband-tv-home-phone/sky-launch-sky-sports-mix-free-for-all-sky-tv-customers/

If you're a sky customer you can watch the hurling final for free via this (and I would think the football final too)

[vallankumous]

"The fat cats in Croke Park" is a phrase commonly read. Who are these overweight felines and what are they doing with our money?

Grinds my gears, that. It always comes from people who haven't a clue how the GAA works, but they're quick to come out with the typical Irish begrudgery about any person or organization that might actually be doing something positive.

Big problems with this attitude in Ireland.

You have the 'they're fat cats' view and the 'they're begrudgers' view.
It seems these are the only two options. You can't have a rational debate or raise important questions without being boxed into one of these categories.

[Applesisapples]

Sky has been my default platform for both hurling and football this year. As I have said before you get a commentator and analyst that actually call what is happening and without the verbal diarrhoea you get from Canning and Morrissey as they attempt to be poor mens Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. The half time analysis is pretty good too.

[theticklemister]

Bumping this up again as this season is winding down.

Any indication of a growing interest in GAA within Britain as we were told was the main purpose of this little venture. I live in the UK and I can't see any evidence myself but I havent looked under every rock and behind every door.

I'm the PRO for Lancashjre GAA. I haven't really noticed it, but I coach GAA in my school and a major helping hand was telling the kids the GAA was on certain days to tune in. Our CDA , who is paid in full time position as a coach, says there has been a bit of interest. I'm not certain if anyone in British Provincial or indeed Croke Park is doing an Indepth look at the effects. It would be good if they did.