Here's all the ‘Up for the Match' details ahead of Kerry v Donegal on Sunday
Marty Morrissey will be reporting live from Kilcar, Donegal, where he'll meet the family, friends and clubmates of Ryan and Eoin McHugh, and Patrick McBrearty — all set to feature in the final. Meanwhile, Anna Geary will be in Kerry, catching up with fans at Rathmore GAA Club, the home of Paul Murphy and Shane Ryan.
In studio, GAA stalwarts Marc Ó Sé and Eamon McGee will offer their expert analysis and predictions, while the revered Brian McEniffe — affectionately known as the Godfather of Donegal GAA — will also join the discussion.
A musical highlight of the night will be the return of the Donegal anthem Jimmy's Winning Matches by Rory & The Island — with a fresh twist in store for viewers. Following last week's memorable Riverdance tribute in county colours, the opening performance promises another surprise to kick off the show.
Adding extra excitement to the evening, one lucky viewer and one studio audience member will each receive golden tickets to the final at Croke Park — a chance to witness history as either Kerry or Donegal lift the Sam Maguire Cup.
Co-host Jacqui Hurley said: 'A first-ever All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipp was a novelty, but the fans from both counties brought their A-game to the craic. We know from experience that won't be a problem for Kerry and Donegal fans — we're looking forward to a brilliant show with them.'
Co-presenter Des Cahill added: 'Last week, we saw the friendly rivalry between the Tipp and Cork fans — I can't wait to see what energy the Kerry and Donegal supporters bring to the studio. We'll have plenty of music, great chats with some GAA football veterans and check in with some of the 80,000 fans that are expected to travel the road to Croker, plus a bit of light entertainment and tunes to settle the nerves.'
Up for the Match airs on Saturday, July 26 at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
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