Subscriber

Fogarty Forum: GAA struggling to find right balance when it comes to streaming games

At Saturday's Special Congress, GAA president Jarlath Burns said some counties, at least one of them being from Munster, have admitted buyers’ remorse about some of the commercial deals they have struck.
Fogarty Forum: GAA struggling to find right balance when it comes to streaming games

A lack of regulation around counties’ independent broadcasting deals is causing difficulties at national level. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

“Have you seen him?” asked the photographer. It was the question most people were asking in Croke Park on Saturday as GAA president Jarlath Burns revealed at the outset of Special Congress that Football Review Committee (FRC) chairman Jim Gavin was in the building (but not necessarily the room).

To ensure the focus was firmly on football, GAA director general Tom Ryan revealed they had chosen to bench the man who has led football to the light these past 20 months. Before the man benched himself from the presidential election following a rental controversy from 16 years ago.

This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120€60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefits image

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited