The Committee Room

The Committee Room was a Gaelic games-themed magazine and review television programme that aired on RTÉ Two since 25 May 2011 until September 2011. Presented by Marty Morrissey, who is joined by a different panel of guests every week, the programme features a mix of interviews, analysis and discussion on all GAA related matters.^[1]

History

In 2011 RTÉ's commissioning editors sought new ideas for a Gaelic games-based midweek programme that would compliment The Sunday Game. The eighteen half-hour programmes would be broadcast on either Wednesday of Thursday evenings, however, provision would be made for a one-hour show. RTÉ Sport would provide a programme set, opening animation and programme graphics for the series, subject to further discussion with the successful company.^[2] In May RTÉ announced that The Committee Room would be hosted by RTÉ's Head of Gaelic Games Marty Morrissey and would feature interviews, analysis and debates. The programme was axed in September 2011. For the 2012 season it was replaced by Championship Matters.

Format

The Committee Room usually featured three special guest in conversation with Marty Morrissey about the big Gaelic games issues of the week. The panel of guests usually includes a GAA correspondent or journalist with a major national newspaper, current and retired players, managers and even high-profile referees. Most hot topics are up for discussion, including the format of the championship, the prevalence of specific injuries in Gaelic games and the dominance of particular teams in hurling.

Broadcast

The Committee Room was broadcast live from the RTÉ Television Centre every Wednesday evening during the championship season at 8:00 p.m. on RTÉ Two. It is repeated in a late-night slot the following Thursday.

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