Newstalk hits out as RTÉ gain exclusive radio rights

Newstalk hit out at RTÉ yesterday evening after they lost their 22-game live GAA championship games to the national broadcaster.

The independent broadcaster must make do with score flash rights for the next five years as RTÉ were awarded exclusive live radio rights to SFC and SHC games, taking Newstalk’s package which included three provincial finals and three of the six All-Ireland quarter-finals.

In a statement, Newstalk sports editor Adrian Barry said they had made “a very competitive pitch” to the GAA.