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1990s Hollywood icon reveals family connection to GAA in Donegal during shock RTE appearance on eve of All-Ireland final

MATTHEW BRODERICK made a shock appearance on RTE's Up For The Match program to reveal his family's special connection to GAA in Donegal. The actor - who starred in the likes of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Godzilla, and The Lion King - was interviewed by Advertisement 2 Matthew Broderick revealed his family's connection to GAA in Donegal 2 He was speaking ahead of the All-Ireland football final Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile And the American opened up on how he considers the county his second home since his family first visited when he was a child. He explained: "It started because my parents came here for were just driving around. "They ended up stopping here and rented a house and then did it again and again and then bought a little house and brought us there. "We spent summers here from the time I was maybe ten years old." Advertisement Read More on GAA At this point, Broderick showed off the 'Broderick Cup' and revealed how it was named in honour of his late dad. He continued: "My father loved sport and he loved coming here particularly. "When he was in Cill Chartaigh, he'd always come and watch the games and matches. "After he died, there was a little fund set up to help the youngsters here, the under-14s, and somebody decided to make a cup and make a game to win the Broderick Cup." Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Broderick was surrounded by Jim McGuinness' men face Kerry and Donegal battle for Sam Maguire in GAA All-Ireland football final The 63-year-old said he and his wife He said: This is definitely a high mark for me. Advertisement "I am actually very excited to be a part of it. The whole county has been crazy the last two weeks. "We have flags up in our yard and we have one sticking out of our car. "We have seen green and yellow cars driving by so it is very exciting to be here and be a part of it. Advertisement "I will be very excited. That would be fantastic. I want them both to win, is that possible?" Up For The Match aired on football final will be televised. This The change is because that channel will be broadcasting the Women 's Euro 2025 final between Advertisement