TV3 - Watch it on the Web
Talking Balls
TV3 has announced that it will broadcast matches live on the Internet as part of the package negotiated with the Powers that Be. TV3 has secured the rights to ten championship games this summer under the deal struck with Croke Park. The web plan has been announced due to reception problems in parts of the North. Still, fair play to TV3 for thinking outside the box.
Last week TV3 revealed details of its coverage which includes an All Star cast of GAA names including Peter Canavan and Joe Kernan. All live matches will be hosted by Matt Cooper. Matt will be joined in studio by three expert panellists for each match including Peter Canavan, Eugene McGee, Senan Connell, Ger Manas, Paul Earley, Daithí Regan, Joe Kernan, David Brady, Liam Hayes, Jamesie O’Connor, Nicky English and Liam Griffin.
TV3’s sports reporter Sinead Kissane - herself from double All Ireland Club Championship winners Ardfert - will be transmitting the atmosphere of the occasion and getting the views from the players and the fans. Sinead gained some notoriety but a lot of respect when she asked Eddie O’Sullivan if he would resign from his position during Ireland’s pathetic Rugby World Cup campaign.
In addition to the live coverage, TV3 will broadcast a new Thursday prime time magazine show “Championship Throw In” from May 29th. The weekly show will provide the first word on the weekend’s Championship action. Championship Live begins on TV3 at 1pm on June 1st with the opening round of the Munster Hurling Championship as Clare and Waterford go head to head in Limerick.