Brennan: Sky GAA deal would benefit clubs

Updated: Friday, 28 Mar 2014 15:41 | Comments Some GAA games may be broadcast on Sky Former GAA president Nickey Brennan has said a mooted deal between the GAA and broadcaster Sky will be of benefit to clubs around the country. Brennan, while stressing that he was unaware if a deal between the GAA and the pay-per-view broadcaster had been done, said he was sure that a majority of games would still be available on free-to-air television. “It is something that has probably been in the pipeline for some time,” Brennan told RTÉ Radio. “I know that Sky has expressed interest the last couple of times that the television rights came up for negotiations. I was involved myself a few years ago when Setanta became

Brennan won’t get caught up in Dublin hype

Updated: Friday, 30 Aug 2013 11:03 | Comments Ger Brennan: 'We know we're not as good as people say' Audio Ger Brennan is adamant that Dublin are not going to get caught up in the media hype that always surrounds the Boys in Blue. Jim Gavin’s side go into Sunday’s All-Ireland Foootball Championship semi-final against Kerry as slight favourites but the St Vincent’s man will not let that tag bother them. Brennan told RTÉ Sport: “I think in past years, players have got caught up in that media hype and thinking they are better than they are. But there is no fear of that happening with this squad. “We’re aware to the reality that there is hype out there but we know we are not