GAA goes HD for the very first time on Setanta
This weekend will see Ireland's first broadcast of Gaelic Games in High Definition. The Armagh v Dublin game on Saturday night will be available on Setanta HD to UPC digital customers as will a minimum of seven other Allianz League games including Dublin's big football clashes with Cork, Kerry and Down.
Hurling fans will be able to enjoy the High Definition detail of the eagerly awaited match between Tipperary and Kilkenny on February 12th. The defeated All-Ireland finalists will be out to prove a point in that clash.
CEO of Setanta Ireland, Colin Morgan, commented "As a lifelong GAA fan I am particularly looking forward to watching Gaelic Games in HD for the first time. Setanta are showing 15 games in total and a minimum of eight will be in HD on the UPC service, including four Dublin games. All of Setanta's games are on Saturday nights and under floodlights which will add to the viewing experience."
Another new dimension to Setanta's coverage is a new face in Eoin McDevitt, who will host the live Allianz League games. McDevitt, who also hosts the 'Off the Ball' show on Newstalk, will be presenting live GAA for the first time and will be joined by analysts and commentators including Nicky English, Senan Connell, Seanie McGrath, Paul Earley and Ross Carr.
Simon Kelehan, Head of TV, UPC, commented, "We're delighted to be showcasing the first ever GAA match in high definition as Dublin travel to Armagh on Saturday 5th February. GAA in HD is unique to Setanta HD and exclusively available to UPC customers on HD channel 412."
Matches to be broadcast in HD live on Setanta:
Feb 5thArmagh V Dublin 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
Feb 12thTipperary V Kilkenny 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
Feb 19thDublin V Cork 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
Feb 26thDublin V Kerry 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
March 5thTipperary V Waterford 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
March 12thTyrone V Antrim 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
March 19thDown V Monaghan 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland
April 2ndDublin V Down 19:30 LIVE Setanta Ireland