RTÉ had today intended to simulcast an ISL signing of the National Anthem at the All-Ireland Senior Football Final in full on RTÉ News Now in advance of the 3.30pm throw-in. This was to be provided by a signer based in RTÉ's studios.
Signing ISL for Broadcast is a specialist skill and the number of signers is limited. Over recent days, RTÉ has contacted many signers, both within and outside our rosters. Unfortunately no signer has been able to make themselves available for a full in-studio signing, which will now not take place.
The on-pitch ISL signing of the National Anthem will be reflected in RTÉ’s live pre-match coverage on RTÉ2. When covering the National Anthem, a central part of the build-up to a major event like the GAA All-Ireland Final, RTÉ needs to reflect the occasion in its totality to our entire audience, by capturing a range of camera angles and shots, of the President, An Taoiseach, both sets of supporters, both sets of players and their management teams, the stadium (including aerial images), the band, the referee and match officials, as well as the ISL signer provided by the GAA.
Full live subtitling of this afternoon's Sunday Game Live programme will be provided as standard.
