The Big Weekend Guide: Grand National, US Masters and GAA Action

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Sports fans are in for a feast of action this weekend as the Aintree Grand National, the US Masters at Augusta, and the start of the GAA Provincial Championships headline a packed schedule.

For local fans, the League of Ireland continues on Friday night with Dundalk hosting Derry City, while the Louth Ladies look toward their own upcoming league final. Here is your day-by-day guide to where to watch the best of the action.

Friday, 10th April: LOI Night

Domestic football takes centre stage tonight with a full card of League of Ireland fixtures. In the Premier Division, Dundalk face a tough test against Derry City, while the US Masters continues into the second round.

1.30pm: Horse Racing – Aintree Festival Day 2 (ITV1 / Virgin Media One)
7.45pm: Dundalk v Derry City – LOI Premier Division (LOI TV)
8.00pm: St Patrick’s Ath v Shamrock Rovers (Virgin Media Two)
10.00pm: Golf – US Masters Second Round (Sky Sports Main Event)

Saturday, 11th April: Grand National Day

The most famous steeplechase in the world, the Grand National, goes to post at 4:00pm. On the pitch, the Women’s Six Nations sees Ireland travel to face England.

12.45pm: Horse Racing – Grand National (ITV1 / Virgin Media One)
2.25pm: England v Ireland – Women’s Six Nations (RTÉ 2)
3.00pm: Cork v Galway – Ladies NFL Div 1 Final (TG4)
5.30pm: Leinster v Sale – Champions Cup Quarter-Final (Premier Sports 1)
5.30pm: Liverpool v Fulham – Premier League (Sky Sports Main Event)

The Grand National remains the center of the sporting world today, with the main race scheduled for 4:00pm at Aintree.

Sunday, 12th April: Championship Sunday

The GAA Football Championships roar into life today as Armagh face Tyrone in a massive Ulster clash, while the winner of the Green Jacket will be decided at Augusta.