GAA president Burns takes aim at critics of RTÉ and split season

On the Munster final penalty shootout, he accepted it was an issue for many but pointed out that if a window was created for replays, it could result in a five week break for the winners.

TAKES AIM: GAA president Jarlath Burns has issued a strong defence of RTÉ Sport and the split season in his match programme notes for the All-Ireland semi-final between Tipperary and Kilkenny. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

GAA president Jarlath Burns has issued a strong defence of RTÉ Sport and the split season in his match programme notes for the All-Ireland semi-final between Tipperary and Kilkenny.

In his Teachtaireacht ón Uachtaráin, Burns thanked the national broadcaster and GAA+ for their coverage of hurling in recent weeks.