Offaly's All Ireland camogie success seen by large TV audience

The Offaly camogie team's All Ireland Intermediate championship success against Kerry on Sunday was seen by a large TV audience which peaked at 230,000 viewers.

The Faithful County's triumph was part of a triple-header attended by 28,795 at Croke Park.

The RTÉ television audience for the Offaly-Kerry game had an average viewership of 181,000, which represented a 28% of the total television audience in Ireland on Sunday afternoon.

The game's viewership peaked at 230,000 as David Sullivan's charges kept Kerry at arm's length to claim the silverware on a 0-14 to 0-11 scoreline.

Meanwhile, an average of 353,000 viewers tuned into RTÉ's coverage of the dramatic senior decider between Galway and Cork. This represented a 44% share of those watching TV at the time, with the audience peaking at 426,000 towards the end of the match.

Brian Molloy, Uachtarán an Chumainn Camógaíochta, commented: "I want to sincerely thank the entire camogie family - our players, coaches, volunteers, match officials and our supporters - for making this year's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Finals such a special occasion.

"The high quality of camogie on display in all three matches was a joy to witness and clearly struck a chord with the general public, as reflected in the fantastic attendances and television audiences.

"The atmosphere in Croke Park was electric, and the match experience was truly unforgettable.

"I hope we can carry that passion and support forward, continuing to showcase the skill, dedication, and excitement that make our game so special."