TG4 to submit bid for GAA senior championship rights

There is  doubt that Sky Sports will return to the negotiating table at this juncture, while Virgin Media are not expected to be in discussions either.

EXPANSION: TG4 is seeking to expand its already extensive Gaelic games coverage. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

TG4 will submit a bid to purchase a GAA senior championship media rights package later this week.

The Irish language TV station has confirmed it is seeking to expand its extensive Gaelic games coverage to include the competition’s blue riband events.