Is there any TV stations ever going to cover the Club Championships in the English language as I have to say it spoils it for me as a non-Irish speaker. TV4 have so many good GAA matches e.g. Club Championships, U21 All Irelands, etc. which have been top drawer this past year. A sister station or a red button option would be great where the matches could be watched with English commentators.

Brian_Coyote (Antrim) - Posts: 346 - 05/12/2012 13:55:12    1306769

In fairness that's not TG4's remit and if it wasn't for them the games wouldn't be on TV at all.

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 05/12/2012 14:04:10    1306775

TG4 provide an excellent service and should be promoted to keep doing it, not complained about. Where were RTE for all the years before TG4 to show it? Exactly.

Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 05/12/2012 15:01:02    1306806

They are doing a great job. Write to them and ask them to put a red button option for English commentary if you wish. I don't see why they should bother, however. I am glad that they dedicate time to it.

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 05/12/2012 15:06:06    1306810

i dontc have an issue with tg4 doing only irish..an all irish speaking channel is a good thing and its great to see the channel continue to grow

ffgg (Longford) - Posts: 2571 - 05/12/2012 16:29:55    1306850

an irish speaking channel shouldnt have to do english language and anyway you should be greateful you dont have to listen to marty morrisey

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 05/12/2012 16:32:51    1306854

the more channels in ireland doing well the better anyway as rte are in far too much of a comfort zone

ffgg (Longford) - Posts: 2571 - 05/12/2012 16:37:02    1306860

Brian_Coyote
County: Antrim
Posts: 82

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Is there any TV stations ever going to cover the Club Championships in the English language as I have to say it spoils it for me as a non-Irish speaker. TV4 have so many good GAA matches e.g. Club Championships, U21 All Irelands, etc. which have been top drawer this past year. A sister station or a red button option would be great where the matches could be watched with English commentators.

How does it spoil it for you?

When you're at a game does one of your mates whisper commentary into your ear all the way through?!

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13796 - 05/12/2012 16:48:13    1306872

mesamis is spot on i rather not having commentary i hate it much rather go to games not have to hear them.
good idea would be to have just the stadium noise and no commentary option on all sports.

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 05/12/2012 16:52:38    1306874

Yes it would be great to get rid of the commentary and just have the stadium noise, the tg4 commentators aren't the worst though and certainly better than rte.

bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4649 - 05/12/2012 17:05:32    1306888

if marty and ger canning are commentating yes and ryle nugent or somebody its better to hear the stadium

ffgg (Longford) - Posts: 2571 - 05/12/2012 17:08:07    1306892

Don't get me wrong I totally agree that TG4 are providing a brilliant service with great coverage of GAA matches. Also agree that Rte have dropped the ball due to finances or otherwise. I just like to know who the lads are putting a name to a person rather than discussing the matches with friends and calling everyone by the number on their shirt.

Brian_Coyote (Antrim) - Posts: 346 - 05/12/2012 17:21:17    1306913

There isn't one good commentator on RTE, embarrassing actually, cringeworthy!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8746 - 05/12/2012 17:42:10    1306933

oh i agree much rather tg4 commentators,darragh moloney is bit better to be honest then them but would be great if all channels had just stadium noise you wouldnt be put off listening to them.

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 05/12/2012 17:46:07    1306936

ah i like darragh maloaney..hes my favourite gaa commentator..its a pity he doesnt get as much games as the other 2

ffgg (Longford) - Posts: 2571 - 05/12/2012 17:48:12    1306939

i composed a very good post a number of years ago on this subject.
realistically tg4 aren't doing much in terms of promoting are games.
the fact is the younger generation have no interest in the club and under 21 championships. or even the national league.
why because its on tg4 in irish. TG4 is not considered a "cool" station so the young dont watch it.. simple as.
compare that to the hype of the all ireland in the summer. on RTE in english.
Solution: Give some more games to RTE...
FACT

asdfg (Cavan) - Posts: 320 - 05/12/2012 18:43:41    1306972

You think young people think RTE is a cool station ! and that's why the All-Ireland series is so popular . I like that , all the cool kids staying in to watch the late late show and listening to the Marian Finucane show.

bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4649 - 05/12/2012 18:56:40    1306976

asdfg
County: Cavan
Posts: 225

Maybe not in Cavan but TG4 is certainly seen as cool and their coverage is excellant, unlike the 2 seconds Cavan get every championship.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4953 - 05/12/2012 19:18:03    1306984

i cannot see how any young supporter would actualy care if ti was on rte or tg4 they would just want to watch the match like the rest of us

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 05/12/2012 20:47:47    1307032

TG4 should be commended for their coverage of Club and National league football having the commentary in irish dosen't bother me as i have a few words of our native language, however, if your local team is playing their is an option. Sky is approx 4-6 seconds behind reality. What I do is pause sky plus, log into the local station of the team that is playing online, the online radio is approx 8-10 seconds behind reality, therefore you listen to the match on your lap top and when the ball is thrown in press play on your sky plus, then the match on the radio and tv are in sync. I did this for the Crokes game last week with kerry Radio. Perfect.

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 05/12/2012 20:49:49    1307033