John Fogarty: Championship draw proved provinces still hold sway

If there was a memo to stay onside with the GAA on RTÉ Radio 1’s ‘Saturday Sport’ this past weekend, Seán Cavanagh obviously didn’t get it

STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Seán Cavanagh ‘wasn’t willing to sell a pup’ last Saturday on RTÉ Radio’s draw coverage, says John Fogarty. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022 - 07:45

John Fogarty

John Fogarty is the Irish Examiner’s GAA correspondent, with unique insights into the action on the pitch and in the Gaelic games’ corridors of power.

If there was a memo to stay onside with the GAA on RTÉ Radio 1’s ‘Saturday Sport’ this past weekend, Seán Cavanagh didn’t get it.

The national broadcaster may have become more discerning in their coverage of the provincial football championships in recent years, and understandably so, but with GAA vice-presidents (provincial chairs) in attendance for the 2023 draws and the new round of media rights still not confirmed, it behooved the hosts to be on their best behaviour.