GAA Scór na nÓg highlights on Irish TV on SKY 191 this weekend
Highlights from the hugely popular 2015 GAA Scór na nÓg finals from the City West Hotel in Dublin will take centre stage on Irish TV on SKY 191 this Sunday evening March 1st at 8.00pm. In a series of three documentaries over the coming weeks the Irish TV cameras capture the magic of this cultural celebration which sees GAA clubs from across the country compete in an array of cultural disciplines from traditional music, song and dance.
“This is real talent and real Ireland at its very best,” commented the show producer Enda Grace from Irish TV. “I think people will be shocked when they see the commitment, passion, enthusiasm and effort these youngsters and their clubs put into each and every competition,” he said. In the opening show this Sunday, the Irish TV cameras focus on two of the eight disciplines namely the Tráth na gCeist or quiz competition and hugely entertaining Grúpa Cheoil or Musical Group competition. The show also features a delightful interview with Cork native Derry Gowan who founded Scór back in 1969.
Outgoing GAA President Liam Ó Néill said he was delighted that the Scór competitions were getting this extensive TV coverage on Irish TV. “There is a lot more to the GAA than just high profile competitive games at Croke Park and it is very important that we never forget the founding principles of our great Association,” he said. “I have attended hundreds of GAA events all over the country in the past three years and it is so encouraging, as I leave office to see that the commitment to the club, community and culture is still as strong as ever,” he said.
O’Neill paid tribute to everyone involved in the promotion of Scór and said he would continue to be supportive of all elements of the GAA after his term as President concludes.
The first episode in a series of three can be viewed on the Irish TV channel on SKY 191, Freesat 400, All Free to Air boxes, Eircom’s eVision 191 and online at www.irishtv.ie this Sunday evening, March 1st at 8.00pm.
By Jonathan Cullen Sat 28th Feb
