Line-up confirmed for RTE's Up For The Match show ahead of hurling final
MORE than 300 Galway and Limerick supporters will help create the pre-final atmosphere as RTÉ’s Up For The Match goes live from Croke Parks ahead of the eagerly anticipated All-Ireland hurling decider.
Presenters Jacqui Hurley, Dáithí Ó Sé and Louise Cantillon will be joined by 300 excited fans in the Croke Park studio, overlooking the pitch, as they enjoy the build-up to the All-Ireland Final the next day.
Viewers can look forward to interviews with the stars of GAA plus fun, games and chat with the fans from both teams and video packages shining a light on the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes at Croke Park to make match days the best sporting occasion in Ireland as well as bespoke films celebrating the two county finalists.
Throw-in this Saturday at 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, the stars of Up for the Match – Live From Croke Park will be the fans, the iconic stadium and the epic showdown between Galway and Limerick.
Former Galway goalkeeper James Skehill, former Galway All-Ireland winning manager Cyril Farrell and Sean Walsh of Galway Bay FM will be part of the panel on the night. Galway's Joe Connolly who captained Galway to the Liam MacCarthy in 1980 ending a 57-year wait will also be on the panel. Former Limerick manager TJ Ryan, former Limerick hurlers Shane Dowling and Leo O’Connor and Donn O’Sullivan will be representing the Shannonsiders on Saturday.
Louise Cantillon will be chatting to fans about the match, their unusual rituals and outfits. Plus there will be a competition for viewers at home to win two tickets for the final.
One of Ireland's favourite comedians Neil Delamere will be taking a celebratory look at the two county finalists with two short films from the regions and two hurling dynasties will also be represented in the match build up.