RTÉ head of sports makes case for high-profile GAA matches under Friday night lights

'There has to be an understanding that there are more games than ever, but there has to be a balance as to how many games can be done, otherwise you dilute the games'

ATTRACTIVE: Cork v Tipp drew a huge attendance of 30,910 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh under lights on a Saturday night. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

Friday night games could be the answer to the increased demand for live GAA games.

RTÉ head of sport Declan McBennett this week defended the organisation's hurling and football coverage, arguing the restricted slots available at weekends limited their options.