The idea that there should be a far greater television build-up to two of the biggest days in the GAA calendar - the All-Ireland football and hurling finals - has been held for quite a while.
Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin is the outside broadcast director and executive content director for Nemeton TV, the company which produces TG4's GAA coverage.
Last year, Ó Súilleabháin and his team debuted the GAA version of NFL Redzone, the broadcast which whizzes around American football games showing big plays moments after they've happened.
The Corkman has some suggestions for a schedule which would make All-Ireland final days a far greater spectacle on television.
30 July 2023; Dublin captain James McCarthy is interviewed by Damien Lawlor of RTÉ after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Dublin and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
09:00-11:00: Final day live morning preview - team selection discussion, look at the papers, live updates from both camps, scene set from Croke Park, lighthearted panel discussion.
11:00-12:30: Classic All-Ireland from the archive where two past players take us through the action as they remember.
12:30-13:30: Laochra Gael special documentary.
13:30 14:30: All-Ireland Celebration - Special recorded program filmed in the participating counties, interviews with players, families, fans, characters, past players, featuring clubs and stories of past glories and upsets. Musicians from the counties.
8 July 2023; RTE Sport commentator Marty Morrissey, and analyst Brendan Cummins during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Limerick and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
14:30 18:30: Sunday Game live, build-up from Croke Park and match.
18:30 19:00: A look back at the season that was highlights of the season.
19:00-20:00: Post game show from Croke Park, reflection, thoughts and celebrations of the final with extended panel and interviews.
21:30-23:30: The Sunday Game Highlights, live to winning team hotel, Man of the Match, Team of the Year, discussion etc.
Some thoughts on what would make a Super Sunday TV viewing experience on All Ireland Final day. pic.twitter.com/RWOjrqSCqA
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