Ardee Post TV sport guide for big weekend of live action
By ArdeePost Reporter
Ardee Post TV sport guide for big weekend of live action
Sports fans in Ardee are spoiled for choice this weekend with a packed schedule of live sport across television and streaming platforms.
From **Six Nations Championship rugby and **Allianz National Football League action to Premier League football, golf, Formula 1 and horse racing from Cheltenham Festival, the coming days promise non-stop entertainment for sports followers.
Here is the Ardee Post essential guide to the key live sporting events on television from Friday through to Sunday.
Friday – Cheltenham and League of Ireland action
Friday’s sporting schedule is headlined by Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham, one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar.
Other highlights include rugby, League of Ireland football and international golf.
Friday TV Highlights
- 8.40am: AFL – Essendon v Hawthorn (TNT Sports 1)
- 11.30am: Golf – The Players Championship (Sky Sports Main Event)
- 12pm: Cycling – Tirreno Adriatico Stage 5 (TNT Sports 1)
- 12.45pm: Cheltenham Festival Day 4 – Gold Cup (Virgin Media One / ITV1)
- 2.15pm: Cycling – Paris to Nice Stage 6 (TNT Sports 1)
- 7.45pm: Connacht Rugby v Scarlets – United Rugby Championship (TG4 / Premier Sports 2)
- 7.45pm: Edinburgh Rugby v Ulster Rugby – URC (Premier Sports 1)
League of Ireland (7.45pm)
- Bohemians FC v Galway United WHERE CAN I WATCH: LOITV
- Derry City FC v Shelbourne FC WHERE CAN I WATCH: LOITV
- St Patrick’s Athletic v Drogheda United WHERE CAN I WATCH: LOITV
- Dundalk FC v Waterford FC WHERE CAN I WATCH: LOITV
- 8pm: Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers (Virgin Media Two)
- 8pm: Wrexham AFC v Swansea City (Sky Sports)
- 10.30pm: Tennis – BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells (Sky Sports)
Saturday – Huge day as Louth v Derry – Allianz Football League Division 2 In Ardee
Saturday’s schedule is dominated by international rugby and Gaelic football.
Irish fans will be focused on Ireland v Scotland in the Six Nations, while Louth supporters will be watching the Allianz League clash with Derry.
Early Morning Sport
- 7am: Chinese Grand Prix Formula 1 qualifying (Sky Sports F1)
- Super Rugby Pacific matches throughout the morning
Afternoon Highlights
- 12pm: Stormers v Bulls – United Rugby Championship (TG4)
- 12.30pm: Coventry City FC v Southampton FC – Championship (Sky Sports)
Major Events
- 2.10pm: Ireland national rugby union team v Scotland national rugby union team – Six Nations (Virgin Media One / ITV1)
- 3pm: Louth GAA v Derry GAA – Allianz Football League Division 2 (GAA+)
- 4pm: Kerry GAA v Mayo GAA – Allianz League Division 1 (RTÉ One)
Evening Football
- 5.30pm: Arsenal FC v Everton FC – Premier League
- 5.30pm: Chelsea FC v Newcastle United FC
- 8pm: West Ham United v Manchester City
The day concludes with France v England in the Six Nations at 8.10pm.
Sunday – Premier League and GAA
Sunday features another huge day of football and GAA action.
Key Events
- 7am: Chinese Grand Prix Formula 1 race
- 1.30pm: Roscommon GAA v Donegal GAA – Allianz League
- 2pm: Manchester United v Aston Villa – Premier League
Premier League Highlights
- 2pm: Crystal Palace v Leeds United
- 2pm: Nottingham Forest v Fulham FC
- 4.30pm: Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur
Other highlights include Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup Final and cycling from Paris–Nice.
Big weekend ahead for Ardee Post sports fans
With dozens of major events across rugby, football, golf, cycling and motorsport, the weekend promises something for every sports fan in Ardee.
Many local supporters will be particularly focused on Louth’s clash with Derry, while others will be keeping an eye on the Six Nations, Premier League and Cheltenham racing.
Whether watching from home or catching the action in one of the town’s pubs, it is set to be a huge weekend of live sport for fans across Ardee and County Louth.
