RTÉ HAS REVEALED who will be on the studio panel and in the commentary box for each of its Euro 2016 games, with the broadcaster’s coverage beginning tomorrow evening.
It’s little surprise Montrose chiefs have decided to keep the ‘holy trinity’ of John ‘senior analyst’ Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy together for each of Ireland’s three group games with Darragh Maloney fronting the coverage.
George Hamilton will describe the action from the commentary box and will be joined in the gantry by Ronnie Whelan for Monday’s opener against Sweden.
Whelan will be back for the final group fixture against Italy in Lille with Jim Beglin joining Hamilton for the clash with Belgium.
Maloney will split the presenting duties with Peter Collins while if you miss any of the action, Aidan Power and Jacqui Hurley will be along each evening with a highlights show.
While the state broadcaster had already confirmed its pundits for the tournament, the full line-up makes for interesting reading.
Ireland women’s international Stephanie Roche will make an appearance on the highlights show on Tuesday evening, alongside Clinton Morrison, while TV3 will also have Emma Byrne on its coverage.
TV3 bought 22 games off RTÉ as it continues to expand its live sports coverage after broadcasting last year’s Rugby World Cup.
Graeme Souness and Neil Lennon will be on the panel for the broadcaster’s first game, England v Russia on Saturday, with Trevor Welch and Keith Andrews on commentary.
Paul McShane, Uwe Rosler and Joey Barton are all also worth tuning in for and will provide an interesting dynamic in studio.
Below is the schedule for the first round of fixtures:
Friday 10 June: France v Romania, 8pm – RTÉ
Darragh Maloney presents coverage of the first game of Euro 2016. Commentary from George Hamilton and Ronnie Whelan.
Saturday 11 June: Albania v Switzerland, 2pm – RTÉ
Peter Collins is joined by Didi Hamann, John Giles and Liam Brady. Commentary from Stephen Alkin and Brian Kerr.
Saturday 11 June: Wales v Slovakia, 5pm – RTÉ
Peter Collins is joined by Didi Hamann, John Giles and Liam Brady. Commentary from John Kenny and Jim Beglin.
Saturday 11 June: England v Russia, 8pm – TV3
Tommy Martin will be joined by Graeme Souness and Neil Lennon. Commentary from Trevor Welch and Keith Andrews.
Saturday 11 June: Highlights show – RTÉ
Jacqui Hurley and Aidan Power are joined by Mark Kinsella and Kenny Cunningham for highlights of the day’s action.
Sunday 12 June: Turkey v Croatia, 2pm – TV3
Tommy Martin will be joined by Paul McShane and Emma Byrne. Commentary from Martin Tyler and Alan Smith.
Sunday 12 June: Poland v Northern Ireland, 5pm – RTÉ
Darragh Maloney will be joined by Didi Hamann, Richie Sadlier and Liam Brady with commentary from George Hamilton and Ray Houghton.
Sunday 12 June: Germany v Ukraine, 8pm – TV3
Tommy Martin will be joined by Graeme Souness and Uwe Rosler. Commentary from Trevor Welch and Keith Andrews.
Sunday 12 June: Highlights show – RTÉ
Jacqui Hurley and Aidan Power are joined by Kenny Cunningham and Stephen Hunt.
Monday 13 June: Spain v Czech Republic, 2pm – TV3
Tommy Martin presents with guests Graeme Souness, Paul McShane and Uwe Rosler. Commentary from David McIntyre and Gerry Armstrong.
Monday 13 June: Ireland v Sweden, 5pm – RTÉ
Darragh Maloney will be joined by Eamon Dunphy, John Giles and Liam Brady for Ireland’s opening game. Commentary from George Hamilton and Ronnie Whelan.
Monday 13 June: Belgium v Italy, 8pm – RTÉ
Darragh Maloney will be joined by Eamon Dunphy, John Giles and Liam Brady with commentary from John Kenny and Jim Beglin.
Monday 13 June: Highlights show
Jacqui Hurley and Aidan Power present with guests Mark Kinsella and Kenny Cunningham.
Tuesday 14 June: Austria v Hungary, 2pm – TV3
Tommy Martin will be joined by Graeme Souness and Paul McShane. Commentary from Trevor Welch and Gerry Armstrong.
Tuesday 14 June: Portugal v Iceland, 8pm – RTÉ
Darragh Maloney will be joined by Damien Duff and Richie Sadlier with commentary from John Kenny and Ray Houghton.
Tuesday 14 June: Highlights show
Jacqui Hurley and Aidan Power present with Clinton Morrison and Stephanie Roche.
* Information as supplied to The42 by RTÉ and TV3 and is subject to change.
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