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2024 - 5 - 11

Taoiseach Takes on GAAGO: Controversy Behind Paywall Decisions

GAA - GAAGO - Munster Senior Hurling - RTÉ - Sports Streaming - Taoiseach Simon Harris

Is GAA's move to put championship games behind a paywall a wrong call? Taoiseach Simon Harris weighs in on the GAAGO debate. Find out more here!

Taoiseach Simon Harris has stirred up controversy by criticizing the GAA's decision to air certain championship games behind a paywall, stating that the organization has 'gotten this wrong.' The upcoming Munster Senior Hurling showdown between Cork and Limerick, exclusive to GAAGO, has sparked debates on accessibility to sports content. RTÉ's perceived 'virtual monopoly' on sports in Ireland due to GAAGO has raised concerns about equal viewing opportunities.

With grassroots urging the GAA to address streaming concerns, the spotlight on GAAGO's impact intensifies. As 'GAAGO week' unfolds, the clash of interests between broadcast partners and online streaming unveils challenges in sports broadcasting. Simon Harris further criticizes GAAGO, highlighting the discontent among viewers and fans who miss out on key matchups.

As the GAAGO saga continues, the monopoly over broadcast rights by RTÉ and the implications for sports coverage remain in the spotlight. The clash between traditional broadcasting and digital platforms emphasizes the evolving landscape of sports media consumption. The debate sparked by Harris and RTÉ's former GAA president sheds light on the complexities surrounding sports distribution in the modern age.

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Taoiseach says GAA have 'gotten this wrong' on GAAGO (RTE.ie)

Taoiseach Simon Harris believes the GAA needs to revisit the decision to put certain championship games behind a paywall, saying the organisation have ...

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Taoiseach: Decision to put Cork and Limerick clash behind GAAGO ... (Irish Examiner)

His comments come ahead of Saturday's Munster Senior Hurling showdown at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night, which is only being shown on GAAGO.

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GAA urged to listen to grassroots' concerns over games streamed on ... (BreakingNews.ie)

On Saturday, the Munster Senior Hurling championship game between Cork and Limerick is to be shown on the pay per view service.

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RTÉ has 'virtual monopoly' over sports due to GAAGO (Newstalk)

RTÉ has a “virtual monopoly” over sports in Ireland due to streaming service GAA GO, according to a former GAA president.

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Colm Keys: GAAGO week has arrived right on cue as Munster ... (Independent.ie)

'GAAGO week' has arrived right on cue. What becomes clear months earlier in the year when the provincial schedules of the respective broadcast partners are ...

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Simon Harris: 'GAAGO has gotten it wrong with the decision to place ... (Irish Post)

Taoiseach Simon Harris believes that GAAGO is doing a disservice to many around Ireland by not sh...

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RTE pundit and Taoiseach blast GAAGO monopoly on key games ... (Belfast Live)

Cork face a do-or-die Munster Hurling Championship clash on Saturday night against Limerick. The game looks like being a sellout and it will not be on TV ...

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Harris: GAA needs to listen to its grassroots on paywall issue (Echo Live)

Tonight, the Munster Senior Hurling championship round robin game between Cork and Limerick is to be shown on the pay-per-view service.

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GAA seeking showdown as Simon Harris ignites new row over pay ... (Independent.ie)

The GAA is to seek a showdown with the Government after Taoiseach Simon Harris said the association had “gotten it wrong” over streaming service GAAGO.

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