RTÉ set to increase sports webcasts

RTÉ plans to expand coverage of national and international sport events on the station’s website.

Sunday’s Munster SFC Final replay between Cork and Kerry in Páirc Uí Chaoimh attracted thousands of viewers to www.rte.ie to watch the match live.

This was the first time the station has streamed a GAA match live on the web and aside from attending the match, it was the only opportunity for fans to experience the live action as the company was committed to broadcasting the Connacht and Leinster SFC Finals on RTÉ Two.