Gilroy admits Dublin TV decision ‘harsh’ on fans

DUBLIN football manager Pat Gilroy has described the decision to screen three of his side’s four NFL games live on Setanta’s subscription channel as “harsh” on the county’s supporters.

John Costello, chief executive of the Dublin County Board, expressed concern at the development and is to raise the matter at this month’s Central Council meeting.

However, his counterpart in Setanta, Niall Cogley, has pointed out that the three matches in question will be shown in full in a deferred slot on Setanta Ireland – available with many basic cable packages – on the evenings in question.