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‘BBC should introduce GAA highlights programme’ – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has reiterated calls for the BBC to introduce a highlights programme of club championship games in the north.

The party’s Culture, Arts and Sport spokesperson said, “Gaelic games is the largest spectator sport in the north of Ireland but continues to be ignored when it comes to TV coverage.

 

 

“There is a massive energy and enthusiasm surrounding GAA club championship games with large crowds turning out to watch the games.

“However, this momentum is matched with frustration among GAA fans at what they feel is decades of neglect by BBC in terms of televising and mainstreaming Gaelic games.

 

 

“The BBC can do more to ensure there is equal access to GAA coverage and one of these measures should be the introduction of an extended highlights programme.

She added, “As club championships reach the final stage and the Ulster championships begin we are calling on the BBC increase investment and coverage of Gaelic games.”

 

 

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