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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘GAA never looked so glam' gush fans as Jacqui Hurley wows in jumpsuit worth over €550 on RTE ahead of All-Ireland final
FANS declared "GAA never looked so glam" in response to Jacqui Hurley's outfit on Up For The Match on the eve of the All-Ireland final. Hurley was joined by fellow star Des Cahill as hosts of the show that served as a preview for the Advertisement 2 Jacqui Hurley and Des Cahill presented Up For The Match on RTE Credit: RTE 2 Jacqui Hurley stunned fans in a dark blue jumpsuit from Hugo Boss Credit: Instagram/jacquihurley7 The Cork woman blew fans away with her outfit: a dark blue jumpsuit from Hugo Boss. While Meanwhile, her hair was styled by Sian Sharkey, her make-up by Julie Adam, and her overall look by Catherine Manning. Praising their work , Hurley posted: "Takes a village". Advertisement Read More on GAA Fans flocked to the comments on her A second commented: "Lovely meeting you last night! You looked gorgeous 😍" A third posted: "Wow!! You look just fabulous Jacqui! 🔥" and a fourth said: "Seriously, GAA never looked so glam 🔥🙌" A fifth hailed: "Gorgeous Jacqui 😍❤️Enjoy the match today" and a sixth said: "Gorgeous jumpsuit on you Jacqui, you look beautiful ❤️" Advertisement Most read in GAA Football While Hurley and Cahill were anchoring Saturday night's show from the RTE studio, And one surprise moment saw Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Lion King star Matthew Broderick make an appearance. He was from Kilcar, where he and wife And the American opened up on how he considers the county his second home since his family first visited when he was a child. Advertisement He explained: "It started because my parents came here for were just driving around. "They ended up stopping here and rented a house and then did it again and again and then bought a little house and brought us there. "We spent summers here from the time I was maybe ten years old." Advertisement At this point, Broderick showed off the 'Broderick Cup' and revealed how it was named in honour of his late dad. He continued: "My father loved sport and he loved coming here particularly. "When he was in Cill Chartaigh, he'd always come and watch the games and matches. "After he died, there was a little fund set up to help the youngsters here, the under-14s, and somebody decided to make a cup and make a game to win the Broderick Cup." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Great excitement' – Des Cahill reveals who he's supporting in All-Ireland final in pic with wife wearing GAA jersey
DES CAHILL has nailed his colours to the mast by revealing who he is backing in the All-Ireland football final. Advertisement 2 Kerry face Donegal in the All-Ireland football final Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile 2 Des Cahill will be backing Donegal Credit: Twitter/sportsdes Veteran The Ballyshannon-native was wearing the jersey of her home county of Donegal, with the soulmates hitching their wagon to Jim McGuinness' men. Des said: "Great excitement in our house today! "Safe journey to all the #Donegal and #Kerry supporters heading to Croke Park. It's fantastic to be part of the buzz of an #AllIrelandFinal" Advertisement Read More on GAA The Cahill's were in Croke Park to watch the Tir Chonaill thrash Meath in the semi-finals earlier this month. The 66-year-old "Donegal were excellent, but fair play to Meath - they've given their supporters a summer to remember!" Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Exclusive Cahill was on duty as RTE ramped up anticipation for the game on Saturday night's Up For The Match program. It was boosted by the Kerry and Donegal battle for Sam Maguire in GAA All-Ireland football final Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Godzilla, and The Lion King - was interviewed by from Kilcar on the eve of the All-Ireland final. And the American opened up on how he considers the county his second home since his family first visited when he was a child. Advertisement He explained: "It started because my parents came here for were just driving around. "They ended up stopping here and rented a house and then did it again and again and then bought a little house and brought us there. "We spent summers here from the time I was maybe ten years old." Advertisement At this point, Broderick showed off the 'Broderick Cup' and revealed how it was named in honour of his late dad. He continued: "My father loved sport and he loved coming here particularly. "When he was in Cill Chartaigh, he'd always come and watch the games and matches. "After he died, there was a little fund set up to help the youngsters here, the under-14s, and somebody decided to make a cup and make a game to win the Broderick Cup." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
1990s Hollywood icon reveals family connection to GAA in Donegal during shock RTE appearance on eve of All-Ireland final
MATTHEW BRODERICK made a shock appearance on RTE's Up For The Match program to reveal his family's special connection to GAA in Donegal. The actor - who starred in the likes of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Godzilla, and The Lion King - was interviewed by Advertisement 2 Matthew Broderick revealed his family's connection to GAA in Donegal 2 He was speaking ahead of the All-Ireland football final Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile And the American opened up on how he considers the county his second home since his family first visited when he was a child. He explained: "It started because my parents came here for were just driving around. "They ended up stopping here and rented a house and then did it again and again and then bought a little house and brought us there. "We spent summers here from the time I was maybe ten years old." Advertisement Read More on GAA At this point, Broderick showed off the 'Broderick Cup' and revealed how it was named in honour of his late dad. He continued: "My father loved sport and he loved coming here particularly. "When he was in Cill Chartaigh, he'd always come and watch the games and matches. "After he died, there was a little fund set up to help the youngsters here, the under-14s, and somebody decided to make a cup and make a game to win the Broderick Cup." Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Broderick was surrounded by Jim McGuinness' men face Kerry and Donegal battle for Sam Maguire in GAA All-Ireland football final The 63-year-old said he and his wife He said: This is definitely a high mark for me. Advertisement "I am actually very excited to be a part of it. The whole county has been crazy the last two weeks. "We have flags up in our yard and we have one sticking out of our car. "We have seen green and yellow cars driving by so it is very exciting to be here and be a part of it. Advertisement "I will be very excited. That would be fantastic. I want them both to win, is that possible?" Up For The Match aired on football final will be televised. This The change is because that channel will be broadcasting the Women 's Euro 2025 final between Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE's Up for the Match sees Hollywood A-listers nail their colours to the mast
Hollywood actors Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will be cheering on Donegal against Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final. The couple have seen All-Ireland final fever take over Donegal first hand in recent weeks while they spend time in their holiday home in the county. Broderick appeared on RTÉ's Up for the Match on Saturday night and told Marty Morrissey that he has the green and yellow bunting up, as well as a Donegal flag sticking out of his car. 'It just started because my parents came here, they were driving around and they ended up stopping here. They rented a house, and did it again and again, then they bought a little house," he told of his love of Donegal. 'They brought me and my sisters here and we spent summers here from when I was maybe 10 years old . 'My father loved sport and he loved coming here particularly. He would always come and watch the matches. "After he died, there was a little fund set up to help the youngsters here, the under 14s and somebody decided to make a cup and make a match to win it, the Broderick Cup." He added: "The whole county has been crazy the last two weeks that I've been here. We have flags up in our yard and we have one sticking out of our car. I've seen green and yellow cars going by and so it's very exciting to be here and be a little part of it. It is very fun for me." Broderick was asked how he would feel if Donegal won the All-Ireland and responded by saying: "I'll be very, very excited. That would be fantastic. Of course, I want Kerry to do well too." He laughed: "I want them both to win. Is that possible? I absolutely want Donegal to win."
