Sports This Weekend in Ireland: Key Fixtures, Kick-off Times, and Where to Watch
This weekend, Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March 2025, is packed with top sporting action, from GAA, rugby, and football to hurling sports. Whether you’re heading to the stadium, watching from the pub, or tuning in from home, here’s everything you need to know about the biggest matches, including kick-off times and where to watch them.
GAA: National Football League (NFL) Final Round
Sports fans can look forward to an exciting weekend filled with competitive matches.
The final round of the National Football League (NFL) takes place this weekend, with key clashes set to determine league standings before the knockout stages.
Saturday, 22 March & Sunday, 23 March 2025
Key Fixtures & Kick-off Times
- Galway vs. Kerry – Saturday, 22 March, 5:30 PM at Pearse Stadium
- Tyrone vs. Dublin – Saturday, 22 March, 7:00 PM at Healy Park
- Mayo vs. Donegal – Sunday, 23 March, 2:00 PM at MacHale Park
- Armagh vs. Derry – Sunday, 23 March, 4:00 PM at Box-IT Athletic Grounds
Where to Watch:
- Live on RTÉ Sport (select games)
- GAAGO (subscription service for overseas viewers)
Rugby: Women’s Six Nations Championship
While the men’s Six Nations has concluded, Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations campaign continues, with crucial matches broadcast free-to-air.
Sunday, 23 March 2025
- Ireland vs. Wales – Kick-off: 3:00 PM, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Where to Watch:
- RTÉ 2 & RTÉ Player
- BBC Sport (UK viewers)
Football: UEFA Nations League – Republic of Ireland vs. Bulgaria
Ireland’s senior men’s team are back in action in the UEFA Nations League, facing Bulgaria in a must-win match at the Aviva Stadium.
Sunday, 23 March 2025
- Republic of Ireland vs. Bulgaria – Kick-off: 7:45 PM, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Where to Watch:
- RTÉ 2 & RTÉ Player
- Sky Sports Football
Hurling: National Hurling League (NHL) Fixtures
The National Hurling League (NHL) also continues this weekend, with key matches leading up to the semi-finals.
Sunday, 23 March 2025
- Limerick vs. Kilkenny – Throw-in: 1:45 PM at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
- Cork vs. Tipperary – Throw-in: 4:00 PM at FBD Semple Stadium
Where to Watch:
- RTÉ 2 & GAAGO
How to Watch Sports in Ireland This Weekend
If you’re planning to watch from home or stream matches on the go, here’s where to find coverage:
- RTÉ 2 & RTÉ Player – GAA, Six Nations, UEFA Nations League
- Virgin Media Sport – Additional rugby coverage
- Sky Sports Football – UEFA Nations League matches
- GAAGO – Streaming service for GAA games
- BBC Sport & ITV – Six Nations (for UK viewers)
Final Thoughts: A Weekend of Sport You Can’t Miss
With GAA, rugby, football, and hurling all taking centre stage, there’s no shortage of action for Irish sports fans this weekend. Whether you’re watching from the stands, the pub, or your living room, make sure you don’t miss out on the biggest games.
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