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31st Mar 2022

RTÉ announce new six year broadcast deal with Camogie Association

Lee Costello

The deal extends to 2027.

RTE have reached a new deal with the Camogie Association that will see a minimum of nine games shown live on the channel.

The agreement stretches right up until 2027 and will include games from Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions.

The National League final and All-Ireland club final will also be shown live.

RTÉ group head of sport, Declan McBennett, said the broadcaster was delighted to extend the deal for six years.

“The fact we are now covering the final stages at championship, league and club competition shows our commitment as well as both the growth and strength of the game in recent years and the ongoing rise in playing standards.

“The camogie coverage is one key plank for RTÉ in building coverage across Women’s sport where visibility remains the key driver is assisting with participation and playing numbers.”

Sinead McNulty, CEO of the Camogie Association said that she was “excited by the potential reach and exposure” that would result from the long-term deal.

“It is fantastic to extend on previous working relationship with RTÉ who have demonstrated wonderful technical experience and expertise in covering Camogie, as well as the insights brought by the pundits and commentary teams.

“We look forward to a very productive and successful partnership.”

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