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Will The Munster Final Replay Be Televised?

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The Kerry team huddle before throw-in of the drawn match against Cork in Killarney on Sunday. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
The Kerry team huddle before throw-in of the drawn match against Cork in Killarney on Sunday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

DUE to a clash of matches, there is a chance Saturday week’s Munster Final replay between Kerry and Cork in Killarney may not be televised.

The Munster Council have announced a throw-in of 7pm, which is the same time Sky Sports are scheduled to show one of the Round 3B qualifiers.

RTE are interested in showing the Munster Final replay, but due to an agreement they have with Sky where both networks won’t show GAA matches at the same time puts screening the Kerry v Cork clash is in jeopardy.

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It is reported that all parties are currently trying to come to an agreement, so all may not lost yet.

The reason for scheduling the match at 7pm is due to traffic issues. Both the Munster Council and Gardai want an evening throw-in to ensure people have plenty of time to get to the match.

If the match isn’t televised, this is expected to provide a big boost the attendance figures with fans hoping for a rematch as thrilling as the first game where over 35,000 paid in.

There also could be an issue with lighting. If, on Saturday week, it’s a dull day and the goes into extra-time, the fact that Fitzgerald Stadium does not have floodlight system could cause problems for players.