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Dublin, Clare, Limerick and Kilkenny to feature in Sky Sports opening 2017 games

The action starts on Saturday 3 June.

THE DUBLIN FOOTBALLERS along with the Clare, Limerick and Kilkenny hurlers will all feature in the opening games of Sky Sports 2017 championship coverage.

The broadcaster confirmed today that they will be televising 14 exclusive matches this summer.

The Dublin footballers will be first out for their Leinster quarter-final on Saturday 3 June against Wexford or Carlow, just like they were 12 months ago for their Nowlan Park clash against Laois.

The following afternoon history will be made on Sunday 4 June as Sky Sports will televise a Munster hurling clash for the first time when Clare take on Limerick.

They will also be providing live coverage of reigning Leinster champions Kilkenny’s first game when they face Wexford or Laois in a provincial semi-final on Saturday 10 June.

Analysis will be provided this summer from Jim McGuinness, Peter Canavan, James Horan, Jamesie O’Connor, JJ Delaney, Ollie Canning and new addition Dick Clerkin.

Rachel Wyse and Brian Carney will present the coverage with commentary and reporting coming from Nicky English, Paul Earley, Dave McIntyre, Mike Finnerty and Damian Lawlor.

Launch of SKY Sports 2017 GAA Championship coverage The Sky Sports 2017 GAA team. Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

The full list of games is as follows:

Sky Sports 2017 GAA Fixture List

(Exclusive)

Saturday 3 June
Dublin v Carlow/Wexford, Leinster SFC, 7pm

Sunday 4 June
Clare v Limerick, Munster SHC, 4pm

Saturday 10 June
Kilkenny v Wexford/Laois, Leinster SHC, 7pm

Saturday 17 June
Kildare/Laois/Longford v Meath/Louth/Wicklow, Leinster SFC, 7pm

Saturday 1 July
Football/Hurling qualifier, 7pm

Saturday 8 July
Football/Hurling qualifier, 7pm

Saturday 15 July
Football qualifier Round 3B, 5pm
Football qualifier Round 3B, 7pm

Saturday 22 July
Football qualifier Round 4A, 5pm
Football qualifier Round 4A, 7pm

Saturday 29 July
Football qualifier Round 4B, 5pm
Football qualifier Round 4B, 7pm

Saturday 5 August
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final, 5pm
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final, 7pm

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