Daniel McDonnell: A lot done, more to do as Irish football funding finally gets time in election limelight

League of Ireland becoming a hot topic is vindication for those who recognised the importance of making noise about their plight

Presenter Matt Cooper pictured with Fianna Fáil Minister Thomas Byrne, TD, Labour Cllr. Darragh Moriarty and Social Democrats, Gary Gannon, TD for the Premier Sport Election Special held in Dublin. Photo: Robbie Reynolds

Election day is here but for members of the Irish football community, the reward for sustained canvassing was evident on Monday night.

The Premier Sports debate on sport was dominated by discussion around the funding of football in Ireland, with participants falling over themselves to declare their League of Ireland loyalties, a surreal state of affairs for lifers who have never felt any love from Leinster House.