O’Mahony: pay TV move closer

MAYO boss John O’Mahony has described Setanta’s decision to broadcast National League matches on their subscription channel as “another progression” to pay-per-view and called on GAA chiefs to explain how this policy has developed.

“The GAA follower has always been ring-fenced from pay per view and we need explanations, to be honest. It does seem that this is another progression to pay-per-view. That was never meant to be the GAA’s idea. I’d like to hear the GAA’s explanation. I haven’t looked into it yet but I meant to talk to the GAA and Pádraic (Duffy). I don’t blame Setanta, they are a company who have to broaden their coverage. But whatever happens I think GAA games should be accessible to everyone and shouldn’t be pay-per-view.”

O’Mahony revealed that he is heartened by Mayo’s promising start to this season but warned that they face some “horrendous games” before the close of their league campaign.