OB Sport – Sat 13 Jun at 2.35 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Presented by Shane O’Donoghue, today’s programme will feature international showjumping with The Mayden’s Nation Cup from St. Gallen, Switzerland, where Ireland’s best jumpers will take on the rest of the world. Also included in the programme will be reports on the Irish Championships in weightlifting and the National Team Championships in orienteering.
The Saturday Game Live – Sat 13 Jun at 6.40 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Michael Lyster introduces live coverage of Kildare’s meeting with Wexford in the LSFC (throw in 7.00 p.m., commentary by Marty Morrissey and Martin Carney) and is joined by Coman Goggins and Bernard Flynn for analysis.
The Sunday Game Live – Sun 14 Jun at 1.30 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Michael Lyster presents live coverage of Wicklow v Westmeath in the LSFC (throw in 2.00 p.m., commentary by Marty Morrissey and Kevin McStay) and Limerick v Waterford in their MSHC semi-final (throw in 4.00 p.m., commentary by Ger Canning and Donal O’Grady). Colm O’Rourke, Pat Spillane, Cyril Farrell and Ger Loughnane join Michael for discussion and analysis of the action.
Confederations Cup – Sun 14th to Sun 28th Jun on RTÉ ONE and RTÉ TWO
Two weeks of international soccer action will be live on RTÉ Television as the Confederations Cup in South Africa kicks off on 14th June in what will no doubt be an exciting prelude to the country’s hosting of the 2010 World Cup. Darragh Maloney will anchor the action from all the games on RTÉ television and joining him for analysis and discussion throughout the tournament will be Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan.
The countries taking part will be Brazil, Italy, Spain, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Iraq and Egypt:
Brazil – Copa America 2007 winner
Italy – 2006 FIFA World Cup winner
Spain – UEFA EURO 2008 winner
USA – 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup winner
New Zealand – OFC Nations Cup 2007/08 winner
South Africa – 2010 FIFA World Cup host country
Iraq – AFC Asian Cup 2007 winner
Egypt – 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations winner
Confederations Cup – Sun 14 Jun at 2.45 p.m. on RTÉ One
The first game will see the host country taking on Iraq in their Group A match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg (KO 3.00 p.m., Peter Collins and Trevor Steven on commentary). Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan join Darragh for all the analysis.
Confederations Cup – Sun 14 Jun at 7.00 p.m. on RTÉ Two
New Zealand clash with Spain at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg in the second of the Group A matches and Darragh Maloney presents live coverage of all the action. (KO 7.30 p.m., commentary by George Hamilton and Kenny Cunningham.) Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan join Darragh for analysis.
The Sunday Game – Sun 14 Jun at 9.35 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Des Cahill introduces highlights and coverage of Donegal v Antrim (USFC), Louth v Laois (LSFC) and the USHC semi-finals. He is joined in studio by Dara Ó Cinnéide, Tony Davis, Michael Duignan and Pete Finnerty.
Confederations Cup – Mon 15 Jun at 2.45 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Brazil meet Egypt in the first of the Group B matches live from South Africa’s Confederations Cup. Darragh Maloney presents the coverage and is joined by Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan, and Peter Collins and Trevor Steven are on commentary (KO 3.00 p.m. at Free State in Bloemfontein).
Confederations Cup – Mon 15 Jun at 7.00 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Darragh Maloney presents live coverage of the second of the Group B games when USA face Italy at Loftus Versfield in Pretoria (KO 7.30 p.m.). Commentary by George Hamilton and Kenny Cunningham. Darragh is joined by Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan for analysis and discussion of all the action.
MNS – Mon 15 Jun at 11.45 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Con Murphy presents the action from the third round of the FAI Cup weekend. Holders Bohemians are drawn at home in Dalymount Park against Munster Senior League team Mayfield United, and there are just two all-Premier Division clashes, with Shamrock Rovers set to host Drogheda United in their first FAI Cup match at the Tallaght Stadium and Cork City hosting Sligo Rovers at Turner’s Cross. Also featured will be the first Kerry team to qualify for the FAI Cup, Tralee Dynamos. Pat Morley and Damien Richardson join Con for discussion.
Confederations Cup – Wed 17 Jun at 2.45 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Darragh Maloney is joined by Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan for live coverage of Spain v Iraq in Free State, Bloemfontein (KO 3.00 p.m., commentary by Peter Collins and Trevor Steven).
Confederations Cup – Wed 17 Jun at 7.00 p.m. on RTÉ Two
South Africa clash with New Zealand live from Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg (KO 7.30 p.m., commentary by George Hamilton and Kenny Cunningham). Darragh Maloney presents with Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan on the panel.
Golf – Challenge of Ireland – Wed 17 Jun at 11.30 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Highlights coverage of the Challenge of Ireland golfing event from the Champions Club, Moyvalley Hotel & Country Club, County Kildare.
Confederations Cup – Thu 18 Jun at 2.45 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Live coverage of USA v Brazil at Loftus Versfield in Pretoria (KO 3.00 p.m., Peter Collins and Trevor Steven on commentary). Darragh Maloney anchors all the action from the game with Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan on the discussion panel.
Confederations Cup – Thu 18 Jun at 7.00 p.m. on RTÉ Two
Live coverage of Egypt v Italy in their Group B encounter from Johannesburg’s Ellis Park in South Africa (KO 7.30 p.m., commentary by George Hamilton and Kenny Cunningham). Darragh Maloney presents and is joined by Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan for discussion.