Shamrock Rovers to welcome RTÉ cameras following talks

Shamrock Rovers have confirmed that, following a meeting between the club, the FAI and RTÉ Sport, the club's fixture against Sligo Rovers on 13 September will be broadcast live on RTÉ television.

Rovers had previously said that they were "considering if they will facilitate any future requests" for RTÉ to televise their League of Ireland home matches this season.

This came after it was confirmed their two-legged Europa League play-off tie with Greek side PAOK would not be shown by RTÉ.

Rovers had already played two European rounds prior to that victory, neither of which where televised by any broadcaster.

However, following what they called a 'productive meeting', Rovers confirmed that RTÉ cameras will be welcomed to Tallaght Stadium for the league clash with Sligo.

A statement from the club read: "After much media coverage and recent debate, a meeting was convened and attended by Shamrock Rovers FC, RTÉ TV Sport and the FAI in relation to National TV coverage of Irish football, with particular reference to recent European ties.

"Following the meeting between the three parties, we can confirm that progress has been made in regard to having a clearer transparency of the perspectives of each party in relation to broadcast TV coverage of Irish teams in European competitive tournaments and, of our domestic league.

"It was a productive meeting; a professional, informative and respectful sharing of views which allowed all parties understand clearly the realities facing each other.

"The expectation is that, with the strategic input of the FAI, media broadcasters and critically, the professional football clubs, this will result in the continual improvement of TV coverage of Irish football teams across the football season.

"Shamrock