RTÉ has today issued a statement in relation to Tyrone GAA boycotting media coverage of the upcoming All-Ireland Football Final where the Ulster county will come up against defending champions Dublin.
According to the Irish Independent, the dispute stems from a sketch on the John Murray Show in 2011 which satirised Tyrone manager Mickey Harte. This is the first year Tyrone have reached the final since then, and they are now refusing to take part in traditional coverage around the final including the RTÉ broadcast from the winning team’s hotel.
RTÉ’s statement today reads:
‘Last week RTÉ Sport extended the same invitation to Tyrone GAA that it has to Dublin GAA, and all previous All Ireland finalists with regard to participation in RTÉ coverage across television, radio and digital platforms.
‘This included pre-match, day of match at Croke Park, and post match interviews.
‘Tyrone GAA have informed RTÉ Sport that the Tyrone management and players do not wish to participate in any such media activity with RTÉ and we respect that decision.
‘RTÉ Sport will now continue with its planning and preparation and we wish both Tyrone GAA and Dublin GAA the very best of luck in the final.’
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