Virgin Media Television and the League of Ireland have unveiled their plans to broadcast three crucial fixtures in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division title race during September.
With the title race intensifying in what has been one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory, VMTV is set to showcase the thrilling action as the campaign enters its final stretch.
Kicking off the lineup on Friday, September 1st, the highly anticipated Dublin Derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians will be broadcast live on VMTV.
Two weeks later, on Friday, September 15th, Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers will take the field once again, this time facing Derry City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Continuing the live coverage, on Friday, September 22nd, it will be St Patrick's Athletic facing off against Dundalk at Richmond Park.
The broadcasts will be led by Tommy Martin as the presenter and Bernard O’Toole as both presenter and commentator. They will be joined by Brian Kerr, Vinny Perth, Ian Morris, and Keith Treacy.
Virgin Media Television announce three live SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixtures ahead of title run-in 👊
Three massive games set to help define the destination of this year's title.
📺 https://t.co/lZQu3cqt41#LOI pic.twitter.com/sfiluSZ8Z9— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) August 23, 2023
Highlighted SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixtures to be aired on Virgin Media Television:
- Shamrock Rovers vs. Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium, Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 19:45.
- Derry City vs. Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 19:45.
- St Patrick’s Athletic vs. Dundalk at Richmond Park, Friday, September 22nd, 2023 at 19:45.
Mick McCaffrey, the Head of News and Sport at Virgin Media Television, expressed excitement about these fixtures, encouraging the Irish football community to engage with the coverage.
Mark Scanlon, Director of the League of Ireland, shared his enthusiasm for this collaboration with Virgin Media Television, emphasizing that these games will significantly influence the title race and thanking the broadcasting partner for bringing these matches to a broader audience.
Ashley Morrow, SSE Airtricity's Head of Brand, Advertising & Sponsorship, also lauded the increased broadcasting opportunities that amplify the excitement of the league among a wider audience.
These three matches complement the three live games broadcasted earlier this year, bringing the total count of live games to six for this season.
