Brennan urges TV bosses to hike up Northern exposure

NICKEY BRENNAN wants a higher television profile for GAA affairs in Northern Ireland, taking a swipe at BBC and UTV’s “lack of interest”.

Speaking at the Ulster GAA Writers’ function in Bundoran, the president expressed dissatisfaction with the interest shown by the two companies.

Pointing out that the Association had created separate packages to ensure coverage on BBC and UTV of Ulster championship games in the Six Counties, Brennan said “it was fair to say there wasn’t a mad scramble” for the rights.