RTÉ's Irish-language commentary service for the All-Ireland hurling and football finals is available on more platforms than ever before, with eir joining Saorview and Sky in providing the option just in time for the hurling final.

Launching the service in Croke Park with RTÉ's commentator Garry Mac Donncha, GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail said: "I welcome RTÉ's innovative approach to the Irish language in providing a choice between English and Irish commentary. The Irish language is a central part of the GAA's identity and it is heartening to see the sport and the language brought together in this manner."

Garry Mac Donncha will be joined in the commentary position on Sunday by former captain of the 1985 Offaly All-Ireland winning team Pat Fleury.

All-Ireland winning Kerry captain Dara Ó Cinnéide will lend his expertise and analysis for the Dublin v Mayo All-Ireland final on September 18.

As well as being available on more platforms than ever, this year sees the dual-language commentary option being provided for more matches than ever before, with RTÉ One viewers on Saorview, Sky and eir being able to access Irish-language commentary for the final six matches in the All-Ireland series in both codes. 

Details on how to access the Irish-language commentary service are outlined below:

SAORVIEW:

Select Language- Irish- OK.

SKY:

Help - Switch Audio Description OFF

On the remote press Services - System Setup [or Options] - Language&Subtitles [or Accessibility] - Favorite Language (select Irish) - Save New Settings.

Return to Help and Switch Audio Description ON.

EIR:

Select Menu - Settings - OK

Select Display Format - Default Audio Track - Irish

VIRGIN:

The Irish-language commentary service will not be carried on the VIRGIN network at this time.

  

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