Ó Fearghail: TV deal is ‘hugely positive’ step

GAA president-elect Aogán Ó Fearghail insists any investment in the sport is hugely important, no matter where it comes from, and backed the recent deal the association struck with Sky Sports for coverage of championship matches.

Speaking at the launch of Dublin club Ballyboden St Enda’s’ new sponsorship deal with H&K International, he also rejected any notions about transparency issues over where and how money is spent.

“The media deal, I don’t see it as a Sky deal, the media deal that has recently been announced is hugely positive. We give back 80% of everything to our clubs and counties,” he said.