Ardee Post Essential TV Guide: This Weekend’s Live Sport
Stay ahead of the action with your comprehensive guide to the weekend’s sporting highlights.
We have crucial League of Ireland matchday previews, Six Nations drama from the Aviva, and major cup football.
League of Ireland: Tonight’s Preview
Matchday five is here, and trends are emerging. Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic remain the defensive benchmarks, having conceded just twice in four games. Meanwhile, Dundalk and Waterford hunt for a vital first three points of the season.
Premier Division
- Galway United v Dundalk (7.45pm) – LOITV
- Team News: Frantz Pierrot could debut for Galway. Dundalk’s Vinnie Leonard (illness) is a doubt; Mayowa Animasahun is out.
- Odds: Galway 11/10 | Draw 23/10 | Dundalk 5/2
- Verdict: Draw
- Waterford v Bohemians (7.45pm) – LOITV
- Team News: Waterford without Armstrong and Doherty. Bohs have Mullen, Power, and James-Taylor all rated 50/50.
- Odds: Waterford 21/10 | Draw 11/5 | Bohemians 13/10
- Verdict: Away win
- Shelbourne v St Patrick’s Athletic (8.00pm) – Virgin Media Two
- Team News: Zack Elbouzedi is the main injury concern for Stephen Kenny’s St Pat’s.
- Odds: Shelbourne 15/8 | Draw 21/10 | St Pat’s 6/4
- Verdict: Away win
- Shamrock Rovers v Derry City (8.00pm) – LOITV
- Team News: Rovers remain without Gaffney and Mandroiu. Derry miss goalkeeper Brian Maher (wrist); Eddie Beach continues to deputize.
- Odds: Rovers 10/11 | Draw 12/5 | Derry City 3/1
- Verdict: Home win
First Division (All 7.45pm, LOITV)
- Treaty Utd v Kerry: Treaty seeking first points (Odds: 6/5 | 23/10 | 9/4)
- Cobh Ramblers v Cork City: Derby day; Cobh missing Griffin and McGlade (Odds: 38/11 | 45/17 | 7/9)
- Finn Harps v Wexford: Harps report a fully fit squad (Odds: 15/8 | 23/10 | 7/5)
- Bray Wanderers v Athlone Town: Bray full strength; Athlone unbeaten (Odds: 21/20 | 13/5 | 28/11)
Friday Night Showcase: Ireland v Wales
Kick-off: 8.10pm | Channel: RTÉ 2 / ITV1
Ireland Lineup: J Osborne; R Baloucoune, G Ringrose, S McCloskey, J Stockdale; J Crowley, J Gibson-Park; T O’Toole, R Kelleher, T Furlong, J Ryan, T Beirne, J Conan, N Timoney, C Doris (c).
Wales Lineup: L Rees-Zammit; E Mee, E James, J Hawkins, J Adams; D Edwards, T Williams; R Carre, D Lake (c), T Francis, D Jenkins, B Carter, A Mann, J Botham, A Wainwright.
Weekend TV Schedule
Friday, March 6
- 8.00pm: FA Cup: Wolves v Liverpool – BBC One
- 10.30pm: Tennis: BNP Paribas Open – Sky Sports Main Event
Saturday, March 7
- 5.00am: F1: Australian GP Qualifying – Sky Sports Main Event
- 12.15pm: FA Cup: Mansfield Town v Arsenal – TNT Sports 1
- 2.10pm: Six Nations: Scotland v France – Virgin Media One / BBC One
- 4.40pm: Six Nations: Italy v England – Virgin Media One / ITV1
- 5.15pm: GAA: Galway v Kilkenny (Hurling) – RTÉ 2
- 8.00pm: FA Cup: Newcastle v Man City – TNT Sports 1
Sunday, March 8
- 2.00am: UFC 326: Holloway v Oliveira – TNT Sports 1
- 4.00am: F1: Australian Grand Prix (Race) – Sky Sports Main Event
- 12.00pm: Scottish Cup QF: Rangers v Celtic – Premier Sports 1
- 1.30pm: Cricket: T20 World Cup Final – Sky Sports Main Event
- 3.15pm: GAA: Waterford v Tipperary (Hurling) – TG4
- 7.45pm: Serie A: AC Milan v Inter Milan – TNT Sports 1
Ardee Local Sports Roundup
- Louth GAA: A statement 1-22 to 1-12 win over Cavan keeps the Wee County in the promotion hunt. Ciaran Downey’s “soccer-style” goal was the highlight of a dominant display.
- Ardee Rugby U13s: A fantastic 29–24 win over Longford at Townspark last Sunday.
- Ardee Rugby J1s: A tough road trip ended in a 43–7 defeat to Bective Rangers.
- Ardee Celtic: The first team remains in the thick of NEFL action following their recent Kilmessan Shield tie.
