RTÉ announces new camogie broadcast deal

A new coverage deal with the Camogie Association will see a minimum of nine games shown live on RTÉ television each year.

The new agreement, which runs until 2027, will see the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior, intermediate and junior finals televised live, as well as the two senior semi-finals and two quarter-final ties.

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

This year's All-Ireland senior, intermediate and junior finals will be televised on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player as a triple header from Croke Park on Sunday, 7 August.

The two senior semi-finals take place on 24 July, with two televised quarter-finals a fortnight earlier.

This year’s league final between Cork and Galway will be broadcast live from Croke Park on Sunday, 9 April

The All-Ireland senior club final will be broadcast on Sunday, 18 December.

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.