Croke Park: Virgin didn’t show any interest in deal

A Croke Park official told the Irish Examiner that Virgin 'had the chance during numerous meetings to express an interest in the games and they didn’t'

OUTCRY: Tipperary’s Dan McCormack battles Cork’s Shane Barrett and Tommy O’Connell in the Munster SHC clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night. The game was screened on GAAGO, leading to outcry about games being broadcast on the service. Pic:: Ben Brady/Inpho

THE GAA insist Virgin Media expressed no interest in making a bid during the last round of media rights.

After the independent TV company issued a strongly worded statement claiming they and other broadcasters were not approached about possibly broadcasting championship games previously televised by Sky Sports, the GAA chose not to officially respond to the press release.