Email/letter campaign

[Gary]

I sent it to SPORTONLINE@RTE.IE

but it took me 3 or 4 follow on mails asking for my response and generally being a pain in the hole!

[Éanna]

Originally posted by GWA
and generally being a pain in the hole!
jeeze. that must have been really difficult for ya :p

[pete]

Originally posted by GWA
If the Sports body gives away the rights to its most attractive
matches to one broadcaster, is it fair to ask another
broadcaster to pick up the less attractive matches? As
you know RTE covered the FAI cup final between Derry
City and Shamrock Rovers. This indicates that RTE still
has a commitment to Irish soccer, even if the FAI has
decided that Sky should have the international matches.


The FAI Cup Final was in the top 10 watched programmes on Netwrok 2 the week it was shown.

I don't think that makes it a charity case? Considering the probable minimal price RTE paid for it (ok costs a bit to produce) i'm sure RTE had to have made a few quid from it.

[eoinh]

a lot of those most interested in the final live in Derry who wouldnt be included in the figures. So the real figures are quite a bit higher.