SINN FÉIN spokesperson for sport Chris Andrews has blasted RTÉ’s lack of coverage of the League of Ireland clubs in European competition.
Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Dundalk could all reach the Europa Conference League play-off round next week after getting positive results in their first legs.
Yet the only way to see the games for supporters unable to get a ticket because of the pandemic-restricted attendances has been to purchase a stream online.
And Andrews — a Shamrock Rovers supporter — has criticised the state broadcaster for not giving enough coverage to the League of Ireland.
He said: “Unless you read a newspaper, many across Ireland will be completely unaware of the success these Irish clubs are currently enjoying on an international stage.
“Of the 15 European matches played so far this season by League of Ireland clubs, RTÉ has broadcasted a grand total of zero.
“Tomorrow will mark three months since they last showed a League of Ireland game.
“That is quite frankly an insult to Irish football and to all who support it.
“Football is our highest participation sport and as state broadcaster, RTÉ should get behind our clubs, give them the coverage they are worthy of and help get the nation behind them as they continue to compete in Europe.”