Five times Up for the Match proved to be legendary
On Saturday night at 9.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, hosts Jacqui Hurley and Des Cahill will present an evening of chat and music ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final which will see Cork and Tipperary face off in Croke Park.
Here are five times Up for the Match proved to be legendary.
The Marty Party hits Armagh
The 'Marty Party' was in full swing in Silverbridge, Co. Armagh last year. Marty's grand entrance and stylish dance moves are never far from our minds!
The 2 Johnnies & The Boogie Men
Who could forget this banger from none other than The 2 Johnnies! And who could forget the hairstyles?! Could this be Tipperary's year again? Only time will tell.
Kilkenny is Up for The Match
Up For The Match is all about celebrating county pride and who better to celebrate the love of the game more than The King ahead of Kilkenny's face-off against Tipperary.
Lisa Canny's Aslan tribute
Folk artist Lisa Canny created this beautiful traditional Irish arrangement of Crazy World in honour of the late Aslan singer, Christy Dignam, featuring his daughter Kiera Dignam on vocals. Beautiful.
Dublin's Biggest Fan - Pauline Stanley
Not even their own wedding would stop this couple going to the All-Ireland Final! Des made their dream come true on Up For The Match.
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