How to watch Galway's All-Ireland SFC clash with Kildare
Galway begin their All-Ireland SFC campaign against Kildare on Saturday evening at Pearse Stadium (7.30pm). The clash will mark a historic occasion for the Salthill venue, as it hosts its first-ever inter-county championship match under lights. Down referee Paul Falloon will officiate the contest, which will also be broadcast live on RTÉ2.
Where and when is it on?
GALWAY face Kildare in round one of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this evening at 7:30pm in Pearse Stadium.
Where can I watch the game?
SUPPORTERS can watch the game live on RTE 2 with coverage getting underway at 7:20pm. There are two games down for decision today in the opening round of the All-Ireland series see Kerry host Donegal and Cork take on Meath. Meanwhile, Connacht champions Roscommon meet Tyrone on Sunday afternoon.
Where can I buy Tickets?
Tickets are still available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Adult stand tickets are priced at €25, while terrace tickets cost €15. Student and OAP tickets are also €15, and juvenile tickets are available for €5.
How are both teams lining-up?
GALWAY: Conor Flaherty; Jack Glynn, Cian Hernon, Liam Silke; Dylan McHugh, John Daly, Sean Kelly; Paul Conroy, John Maher; Cein D’Arcy, Ciaran Mulhern, Cillian McDaid; Robert Finnerty, Matthew Tierney, Shane Walsh.
SUBS: Conor Gleeson, Brian Cogger, Sean Mulkernin, Johnny McGrath, Kieran Molloy, Ryan Roche, Shay McGlinchey, Shane McGrath, Daniel O’Flaherty, Oisin Mac Donnacha, Damien Comer.
KILDARE: Cian Burke; Ryan Burke, Mark Dempsey, Harry O’Neill; James McGrath, Eoin Lawlor, Brian Byrne; Kevin Feely, Brendan Gibbons; Brian McLoughlin, Darragh Swords, Tommy Gill; Ben Loakman, Darragh Kirwan, Eoin Cully.
SUBS: Eoin Sheehan, Padraic Spillane, James Harris, Colm Moran, Shane Farrell, Sam Doran, Colm Dalton, Ben McCormack, Alex Beirne, Neil Flynn, Jack Robinson.
How can I stay updated with the Connacht Tribune and on connachttribune.ie?
The Connacht Tribune Sports department will be bringing viewers all the action, insight, and analysis from Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening.