THE RTÉ SPORTS AWARDS 2013 – Saturday 21 December at 9.45pm on RTÉ One
The RTÉ Sports Awards in association with The Irish Sports Council will see a host of Irish sporting stars in attendance for one of the best sport events of the year.
Darragh Maloney will present the awards ceremony and awards presented on the night will be RTÉ Sports Person of the Year, RTÉ Sports Team of the Year, the RTÉ Sports Manager of the Year and the RTÉ/Irish Sports Council’s Hall of Fame Award.
RTÉ RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN – Thursday 26 December at 1.oopm on RTÉ Two
The Christmas Festival at Leopardstown is one of the highlights of the National Hunt season. The first of three days’ coverage begins today including feature race The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase.
1.20 The December 26th Juvenile Hurdle
1.50 The Copper Face Jacks Handicap Hurdle
2.20 The Racing Post All You Need For Irish Racing Handicap Steeplechase
2.55 The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase
Presented by Robert Hall with Ted Walsh, Brian Gleeson and Tracy Piggott.
Commentator: Tony O’Hehir
RTÉ RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN – Friday 27 December at 1.oopm on RTÉ Two
The second day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown with the big race of the day being The Paddy Power Steeplechase.
1.20 The Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Steeplechase
1.50 The Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle
2.20 The Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle
2.55 The Paddy Power Steeplechase
Presented by Robert Hall with Ted Walsh, Brian Gleeson and Tracy Piggott
Commentator: Tony O’Hehir
THE MAGIC OF HURLING – Friday 27 December at 7.50pm
A look back at a vintage year for hurling with a Championship that saw old rivals reacquainted in battles for survival, the emergence of new champions in Munster & Leinster, a classic semi final and two nerve tingling All Ireland Finals that eventually yielded new Champions.
RTÉ RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN – Saturday 28 December at 1.oopm on RTÉ Two
The Christmas Festival feast of National Hunt racing continues at Leopardstown and The Lexus Steeplechase is the feature on today’s card.
1.20 The Ballymaloe Country Relish Beginners Steeplechase
1.50 The woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle
2.20 The Star Best For Racing Christmas Rated Hurdle
2.55 The Lexus Steeplechase
Presented by Robert Hall with Ted Walsh, Brian Gleeson and Tracy Piggott
Commentator: Tony O’Hehir
MAKING HISTORY – IRELAND’S GRAND SLAM – Saturday 28 December at 6.05pm on RTÉ Two
Relive the highs and lows of Ireland’s Women’s Rugby team as they made sporting history when they claimed their first ever Grand Slam.
RABODIRECT PRO12 – Saturday 28 December at 6.30pm on RTÉ Two
Live coverage from the RDS as Leinster take on provincial rivals Ulster. (KO 18.45) (HD)
RTÉ RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN – Sunday 29 December at 1.15pm on RTÉ Two
The last day of the Christmas Festival Meeting at Leopardstown featuring The Ryanair Hurdle and the Topaz Novice Steeplechase.
1.30 The Ryanair Maiden Hurdle
2.00 The Ryanair Hurdle
2.35 The IFG European Breeders Fund Mares Hurdle
3.05 The Topaz Novice Steeplechase
Presented by Robert Hall with Ted Walsh, Brian Gleeson and Tracy Piggott
Commentator: Tony O’Hehir
2013 – A SUMMER IN BLUE – Sunday 29 December at 6.30pm on RTÉ Two
A look back at the year the Dubs claimed the National Football League and the Leinster title before going on to claim Sam Maguire for the second time in 3 years. Their semi-final meeting with Kerry will go down as one of the greatest football matches in the annals of GAA history. On the provincial front Monaghan secured their first Ulster title in 25 years, while London’s epic journey brought them all the way to their first ever Connacht final.
ROG – THE RONAN O’GARA DOCUMENTARY- Thursday 2 January at 9.30pm on RTÉ One
Intense, unflinching, at times painfully honest – just like the man himself. This feature-length documentary provides unprecedented access to Ronan O’Gara’s life – public and private – over the final four years of his playing career. The film is a deeply personal chronicle of this dramatic period for one of Ireland’s most compelling sporting stars; from losing his place as Ireland’s rugby No 10 to his decision to retire and move to France as coach to Racing Métro 92, alongside former nemesis, Jonathan Sexton. You will not want to miss this.
RABODIRECT PRO12 – Friday 3 January at 7.00pm on RTÉ Two
Live coverage of Munster’s trip north to Ravenhill to take on Ulster. (KO 10.05)