Up for the Match reveals Saturday night guests

Up for the Match has revealed its Saturday night line-up ahead of the All-Ireland Hurling Final between Cork and Tipperary this Sunday.

Fans have been promised fun, passion, "and a bit of Riverdance" as hosts Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley count down to the game on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Saturday at 9:35pm.

"Viewers are in for a real treat as the world-famous Riverdance takes to the stage to open the show with a spectacular performance sure to get feet tapping across the country," said the Up for the Match team.

Riverdance

"Live from Loughmore-Castleiney in Tipperary, Marty Morrissey meets the family, friends, and clubmates of the iconic McGrath brothers as they prepare for Sunday's showdown.

Marty Morrissey

"Meanwhile, back in Cork, Anna Geary catches up with passionate supporters from Blarney GAA - the home club of stars Mark Coleman, Shane Barrett, and Pádraig Power.

Anna Geary

"In studio, a stellar line-up of hurling greats including Seánie McGrath, Lar Corbett, and Brian Corcoran share their insights and memories ahead of what promises to be a historic final.

Lar Corbett

"It wouldn't be Up for the Match without some familiar faces - 2FM's Carl Mullan, Roz Purcell, and Aisling Bonner, Kerry's own Billy Keane, and Paralympian Ellen Keane join Olympian Nadia Power to share their favourite All-Ireland memories.

Carl Mullan, Aisling Bonner, and Roz Purcell

"There will be musical performances as well from Irish trad band Ceol and surprise musical moments representing both Cork and Tipp."

Ceol

Co-presenter Des Cahill said: "I've been presenting Up for the Match for over 20 years now, and it never gets old. It's something I look forward to every single time. The buzz, the craic, the last-minute nerves - it's become a bit of a cultural phenomenon. For GAA fans, it's the only place to be. It's like Christmas Eve mass, the night before the big event... but with more banter and a lot more jerseys!"

RTÉ One and RTÉ Player will be the place to be before the big day

Co-presenter Jacqui Hurley said: "I've been counting down the days to Up for the Match. It always feels extra special when your own county is involved, and there's a lot of emotion tied into Cork's story this year. A first-ever All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipp? That's something really special - and I've no doubt both sets of fans will bring the craic on Saturday night."

Up for the Match airs Saturday 19 July at 9:35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Up for the Match (Football) airs Saturday 26 July at 9:35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

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