It’s not to everyone’s liking but the Sky Sports GAA deal has at least helped out Michael O’Regan; his neighbours around Warwick know now why he’s always carrying that curious stick.

Bookmakers Paddy Power have credited the screening of live hurling and Gaelic football by Sky Sports as the main reason behind a 27% surge in the number of bets being made with them by punters in Britain.

RTE’s Joe Brolly is in hot water after making a "crass" comment about Sky presenter Rachel Wyse.