GAA under fire over sale of match rights to Sky Sports

The GAA has come under further attack for its decision to sell broadcasting rights to Sky Sports with claims people on low incomes and particularly the elderly will be sidelined from enjoying key matches.

Outraged fans took to the airwaves yesterday to vent their fury, with some going as far as to say the health of their elderly loved ones would be damaged by the decision.

Politicians also joined the fray, with Fianna Fáil spokesman on sports, Timmy Dooley, saying he too was concerned older people would suffer over the deal.