How to watch Galway's Leinster Hurling Championship clash with Kilkenny
THE Leinster Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this weekend, with anticipation building for what is expected to be a thrilling and fiercely contested campaign.
Where and when is it on?
GALWAY begin their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship campaign on Saturday at 4:30pm against Kilkenny in Pearse Stadium. Meanwhile Offaly host Dublin and Wexford take on Kildare in the other two games in the opening round of the Leinster SHC.
Where can I watch the game?
Galway’s clash with Kilkenny will be shown live on GAA+ with coverage getting underway at 3:30pm. Supporters who have already purchased a GAA+ season pass can watch the game, while others have the option to buy access for €15, or purchase a bundle of three matches for €30.
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: Darach Fahy; Ronan Glennon, Cillian Trayers, Darren Morrissey (Captain); Padraic Mannion, Daithi Burke, Gavin Lee; Cian Daniels, Tiernan Killeen; Rory Burke, Cathal Mannion, John Fleming; Conor Whelan, Jason Rabbitte, Aaron Niland.
SUBS: Eanna Murphy, Kieran Hanrahan, Shane Morgan, Sean Linnane, Cianan Fahy, TJ Brennan, Darragh Neary, Tom Monaghan, Colm Molloy, Conor Cooney and Evan Niland.
KILKENNY: Aidan Tallis; Mikey Butler, Mikey Carey, Paddy Deegan; David Blanchfield, Darragh Corcoran, Richie Reid; Cian Kenny, Jordan Molloy; Liam Moore, John Donnelly, Tom Phelan; Mossy Keoghan, TJ Reid (Captain), Eoin Cody.
SUBS: Eoin Murphy, Ivan Bolger, Rory Garrett, Shane Murphy, Killian Doyle, Cathal Beirne, Timmy Clifford, Gearoid Dunne, Stephen Donnelly, Ed McDermott, Luke Hogan.
Who is the referee?
CORK native Colm Lyons will referee Saturday’s Leinster Hurling Championship clash between Galway and Kilkenny.
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.