EU's geographic indicator provides protection for unique local food

THERE will be no need for geographic indicators in Croke Park next Sunday when Mayo and Dublin meet in the All-Ireland senior football final.

The distinctive rival colours will leave little doubt in the minds of anyone in the crowded arena and among the millions watching on television as to which county they are supporting.

Those symbols of identity also give public expression to the high quality of football, hurling, and other sports in the traditional strongholds of sport.