Dodgy boxes are skimming 40% from GAA streaming services

GAA streaming service Clubber says piracy is siphoning off revenue, risking jobs and threatening live match broadcasts

There is no official figure of how many illegal streams are being accessed on dodgy boxes in Ireland. One European report put the numbers at 170,000 boxes five years ago. More recent figures estimate it could be as high as 400,000. Picture: iStock

A company which operates TV streaming services for sporting organisations including Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, and Waterford GAA believes 'dodgy boxes' are now skimming off 40% of its revenue and threatening jobs.

Clubber currently operates GAA streaming in 14 counties to access more than 1,500 matches annually, including club and various age grade competitions. Clubber founder Jimmy Doyle said the company has "thousands" of subscribers but the business is being undermined by the proliferation of illegal streaming services.