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Shane O’Donnell hits out at GAAGO for using his image [Video]

All-Ireland winning hurler Shane O’Donnell has hit out against the streaming service GAAGO after the company used his imagery without his consent.

GAAGO is a video streaming service, developed as a joint venture by the GAA and RTÉ to allow fans of hurling, Gaelic football and camogie around the world to purchase and watch GAA games via a subscription.

28 September 2013; Shane O’Donnell, Clare, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal with team-mate Podge Collins, 13. GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Replay, Cork v Clare, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

The Clare man – who was named Hurler of the Year last week – said that he felt “uncomfortable” with the GAA using his image to promote the sales of subscriptions on the platform.

The Éire Óg club man also revealed that he is currently in talks with the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) over the general issue of image rights for GAA players.

Speaking on BBC …

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