National treasure

Years ago many Irish abroad searched frantically for Radio Brazzaville for the short-wave commentary on an All-Ireland final.

Maybe the broadcast facilitated the Irish missionaries in Africa, but in North America and Australia people would usually search in vain.

Now Irish people around the world are able to tune in and watch the match on their computers in living colour. No doubt, there will also be bars frequented by young Irish immigrants in Boston, Chicago, New York, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney that will show the game, and their Irish patrons will be able to watch in an atmosphere like home.