The Championship - Season 4 / Year 2011
Season 4 / Year 2011
Episodes
Donegal v Antrim
Austin O'Callaghan presents live coverage from Ballybofey of the Ulster Championship preliminary round clash between Donegal and Antrim.
The home side are hoping to build on their impressive National League campaign which saw them lift the Division Two title, while Antrim are bidding for a repeat of their famous victory at the same ground in 2009.
Derry v Fermanagh
Watch full coverage of the Ulster Championship quarter-final between Derry and Fermanagh from Celtic Park. This will be both managers' first Championship contest. John O'Neill is in charge of Fermanagh, while John Brennan leads Derry. Austin O'Callaghan presents from the ground, with Mark Sidebottom on commentary.
Armagh v Down
The Athletic Grounds Armagh plays host to one of the fiercest rivalries in Ulster Championship football. In the most eagerly anticipated fixture of the summer, last year's All-Ireland finalists Down take on an Armagh side who have lifted the Anglo Celt five times in the past decade. Austin O Callaghan is joined by Martin McHugh and Jarlath Burns as he introduces the action live from the ground. On commentary are Mark Sidebottom and Peter Canavan.
Tyrone v Monaghan
Austin O' Callaghan presents deferred coverage of the Ulster Championship clash between Tyrone and Monaghan from Healy Park, Omagh. These sides met in 2010's Ulster Final with Mickey Harte's Tyrone side running out comprehensive winners with a comfortable ten-point margin. Eamonn McEneaney, the new man at the helm in Monaghan, will hope to avenge that heavy defeat.
Cavan v Donegal
Austin O'Callaghan presents full coverage of the Ulster Championship quarter-final between Cavan and Donegal from Kingspan Breffni Park. Jim McGuinness's side are aiming to build on a comphrehensive victory over Antrim in the preliminary round. Meanwhile Cavan, under the management of Val Andrews, are hoping to make the most of their home advantage. Commentary provided by Mark Sidebottom.
Semi Final: Derry v Armagh
Austin O'Callaghan presents live coverage of the first semi-final of 2011's Ulster Championship, between Derry and Armagh.
Derry progressed with a comfortable first-round win over Fermanagh while Armagh's dramatic defeat of Down at the Athletic Ground saw them secure their semi-final place. Mark Sidebottom commentates while Thomas Kane provides match updates from the sideline.
Tyrone v Donegal
Live coverage from St.Tiernach's Park in Clones of Tyrone against Donegal in the Ulster Championship semi-final.
Mickey Harte's side are bidding for a third consecutive provincial title, while Donegal have already recorded impressive victories over Antrim and Cavan. Austin O'Callaghan is joined in studio by Martin McHugh and Jarlath Burns.
Commentary by Mark Sidebottom and Peter Canavan.
Ulster Final: Derry v Donegal
It's eleven years since Derry last contested the Ulster Final but after and impressive semi final victory over Armagh they secured their place in the showpiece decider at Clones. A dramatic win over holders Tyrone saw Donegal take their spot after an absence of five years.
Austin O'Callaghan presents the action live from St Teirnach's Park, Clones with analysis from Martin McHugh and Jarlath Burns. Mark Sidebottom is joined in the commentary box by former All Ireland winning manager Joe Kernan.
Kildare v Donegal
A huge tactical battle is expected as Kieran McGeeney's Kildare side take on Ulster Champions Donegal in the All Ireland Football Quarter Final at Croke Park. Austin O'Callaghan presents the action live from studio, with analysis from Martin McHugh and Jarlath Burns, and commentary from Mark Sidebottom.
GAA All Ireland Quarter Final 2011/12 Live
Live coverage of the GAA All Ireland Quarter Final 2011/12.
There has been a rich history of Dublin Tyrone Quarter Finals over the past decade and this one is again eagerly anticipated. Dublin were underdogs last year yet ended up victorious - this time it's anyone's game.
Austin O'Callaghan is joined in the studio by Martin McHugh, Jarlath Burns and James McCartan, while Peter Canavan sits alongside Mark Sidebottom in the commentary box.
GAA All Ireland Semi Final 2011/12, 1 Donegal v Dublin Semi final
Live coverage of the All Ireland football semi-final between Donegal and Dublin from Croke Park.
Austin O'Callaghan is joined by Jarlath Burns, Martin McHugh and Tyrone manager Micky Harte who provide expert analysis, while Mark Sidebottom is the commentator as Donegal bids to reach the final for the first time since 1992.
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