"I think we'll be able to watch some of it"
June 23, 2016
Dublin manager Jim Gavin.
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Jim Gavin says the Dublin footballers will be tuning in to the Ireland-France match on Sunday.
The Republic of Ireland meet the host nation in their Euro 2016 last-sixteen clash in Lyon at 2pm pm Sunday, a development which prompted Leinster Council to change the throw-in times for the Leinster SFC semi-final double-header at Croke Park.
Holders Dublin are now up against neighbours Meath at 6:35pm and their inspirational manager has lauded the provincial body's intervention:
"I think it was a very wise and smart decision by the Leinster Council," Gavin told The Irish Examiner. "It was very prompt. Irish people are passionate about their sport and there's massive interest in the European Championships and it will be a great buzz now on Sunday.
"Fans from all four counties will be talking about that game so I think it's a great decision by the Leinster Council and it doesn't inconvenience us at all.
"We were informed very promptly after the final whistle in the game last night. It makes great sense. The game only slides by a couple of hours. I don't think any of the four teams will have any problem with it at all.
"I think we'll be able to watch some of it, yeah. We're all passionate about sport, particularly Irish sport, and it's great for the country. Hopefully we'll get to see it."
