Dublin refuse broadcast interviews after coverage of Connolly incident
June 25, 2017
Dublin manager Jim Gavin.
©INPHO/Gary Carr.
Dublin gave the broadcast media the silent treatment after their Leinster SFC semi-final annihilation of Westmeath.
It's understood the decision not to speak to TV and radio reporters is in response to coverage of the Diarmuid Connolly incident during the quarter-final against Carlow which led to the St. Vincent's clubman receiving a 12-week ban.
Interviews with print journalists were granted, with cameras permitted to be present, but there were no one-to-one interviews with broadcasters allowed.
"I can't see the benefits to the Dublin backroom team or squads by doing this. I am a little bit disappointed," said former Donegal star Kevin Cassidy, who was on co-commentary duty for RTÉ's live TV coverage of today's game.
TweetNot being allowed iterview Jim Gavin is a blessing from above
- Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto) June 25, 2017
