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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Over one million watch Kerry's win over Donegal in All-Ireland final
A peak audience of 1,033,000 viewers tuned in to watch the conclusion of RTÉ One's coverage of this year's All-Ireland SFC final, where Kerry defeated Donegal to win a 39th title. The Sunday Game Live programme drew an average audience of 933,000 viewers as the Kingdom ran out deserving winners by ten points. The RTÉ One audience represented a share of 76% of those watching television at the time. There were 378,000 streams on the RTÉ Player, encompassing The Sunday Game Live and Irish language commentary of the game on Sunday Game Beo. The Sunday Game's highlights programme on RTÉ2 was watched by an average of 175,000 with a share of 22%, while there were 34,400 streams on RTÉ Player. Up for the Match on Saturday evening drew an average audience of 309,000 and had 44,000 streams on the RTÉ Player. Fans were heavily engaged with The Sunday Game across RTÉ's social media platforms with video views reaching 6.73 million and over 705,000 engagements. The top performing piece of content across all RTÉ social channels and platforms was President Michael D Higgins, in what was his last appearance attending a men's final as head of state, greeting the players before throw-in.
Irish Independent
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tipperary's stunning All-Ireland Final display was viewed by over one million people
Definitive underdogs going into the game, Liam Cahill's men ran out winners on an ultimately dominant scoreline of 3-27 to 1-18 in front of a sellout Croke Park crowd, despite going into the break six points down. Cork were in search of an elusive 31st Liam MacCarthy trophy, having fallen at the final hurdle by a single point against Clare last year, making it 20 years since their last taste of All-Ireland glory. However, The Premier County responded resolutely after half-time, producing a score of 3-14 to 0-2 in the second-half alone. The national broadcaster said 980,000 viewers watched The Premier county's enthralling comeback on The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ2 television, with 78pc of the channel's available viewership tuning in. RTÉ reports that ratings peaked at the end of the game, with 1,119,000 people witnessing Tipp close out the game against a limping 14-man Cork side which had Eoin Downey red-carded in the 55th minute, conceding a penalty in the process. Another notable statistic from yesterday's match coverage were the record numbers who followed the game on the RTÉ Player as 400,645 viewers opted to stream the coverage through the broadcaster's streaming service, the highest figure yet across its hurling and football coverage. A televised analysis of the clash, as well as of the entire hurling season to date, was presented by Jacqui Hurley last night on RTÉ which drew 244,000 viewers and 39,000 streams on RTÉ Player. RTÉ One kicked off the weekend's All-Ireland hurling festivities on Saturday night with Up For The Match, presented by Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley, drawing an average television audience of 316,000 and 58,000 on the Player. Interest in the annual sporting centre-piece was showcased on social media too, as RTÉ reported achieving 6.19 million views across its online content along with 668,000 engagements.
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tipperary's stunning All-Ireland Final display was viewed by over one million people
Definitive underdogs going into the game, Liam Cahill's men ran out winners on an ultimately dominant scoreline of 3-27 to 1-18 in front of a sellout Croke Park crowd, despite going into the break six points down. Cork were in search of an elusive 31st Liam MacCarthy trophy, having fallen at the final hurdle by a single point against Clare last year, making it 20 years since their last taste of All-Ireland glory. However, The Premier County responded resolutely after half-time, producing a score of 3-14 to 0-2 in the second-half alone. The national broadcaster said 980,000 viewers watched The Premier county's enthralling comeback on The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ2 television, with 78pc of the channel's available viewership tuning in. RTÉ reports that ratings peaked at the end of the game, with 1,119,000 people witnessing Tipp close out the game against a limping 14-man Cork side which had Eoin Downey red-carded in the 55th minute, conceding a penalty in the process. Another notable statistic from yesterday's match coverage were the record numbers who followed the game on the RTÉ Player as 400,645 viewers opted to stream the coverage through the broadcaster's streaming service, the highest figure yet across its hurling and football coverage. A televised analysis of the clash, as well as of the entire hurling season to date, was presented by Jacqui Hurley last night on RTÉ which drew 244,000 viewers and 39,000 streams on RTÉ Player. RTÉ One kicked off the weekend's All-Ireland hurling festivities on Saturday night with Up For The Match, presented by Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley, drawing an average television audience of 316,000 and 58,000 on the Player. Interest in the annual sporting centre-piece was showcased on social media too, as RTÉ reported achieving 6.19 million views across its online content along with 668,000 engagements.
Irish Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tipperary All-Ireland triumph over Cork breaks RTE online record
The TV audience for Sunday's dramatic All-Ireland hurling final peaked at a huge 1,119,000 towards the end of the game as Tipperary surged clear of Cork. The Premier's shock victory at Croke Park drew an average audience of 980,000 viewers to RTÉ2's coverage on The Sunday Game Live with 78% of the available audience tuning-in as Joanne Cantwell presented live coverage. The audience peaked at 5.10pm as Tipperary powered on to Liam MacCarthy Cup glory. In a sign of the times, The Sunday Game Live (including Sunday Game Beo) had 400,645 streams on RTÉ Player yesterday. That makes it the highest online audience for a GAA football or hurling final on RTÉ Player to date. The Sunday Game on the night of the final, presented by Cork native Jacqui Hurley, was watched by an average of 244,000 with a share of 29% while there were 39,000 streams on RTÉ Player. RTE's hurling weekend began on Saturday night as some 316,000 watched Up For The Match on RTÉ One. That show had 58,000 streams on RTÉ Player. Fans were also heavily engaged with "The Sunday Game" across RTÉ's social media platforms with video views reaching 6.19 million with over 668,000 engagements.
The 42
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'We're probably the only group in the country that thought we could make it this far'
MEATH'S JORDAN MORRIS is savouring 'the stuff of dreams' after helping Meath into their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2009. The Royals overcame Galway this afternoon, finishing up 2-16 to 2-15 winners after a thrilling second half. Morris starred with 1-6 from play in a Man of the Match display. 'Emotions are fairly high at the minute,' Morris told RTÉ afterwards. 'We're probably the only group in the country that thought we could make it this far, so we're going to keep pushing on now. Advertisement "The stuff of dreams" Meath's Man of the Match Jordan Morris reacts to victory over Galway 📱 Updates - 📺 Watch live - — The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 29, 2025 'It's unbelievable. Growing up, the stuff of dreams here… absolutely everything you want. No feeling can describe this. In two weeks' time, we hope to have you (Meath fans) all back again to cheer us on.' The Kingscourt Stars forward kicked a handful of wides early on, but persisted and was sensational down the stretch as momentum swung to and fro. Meath eventually prevailed, knocking 2022 and 2024 All-Ireland finalists Galway out of the Race for Sam. 'It's something we've been working on, trying to control a game in the second half a bit,' Morris continued. 'Galway got a bit of run on us and we clawed it back. It just shows good fighting spirit with the young lads here.' 'We're relishing every week we get to train together, play together, so it's another week under the belt now to hopefully push on.' 'Up the Royal,' he roared to conclude an emotionally-charged interview. Meath's Ciarán Caulfield reflects on Meath's passage to the semis with The Sunday Game Live panel 📱 Updates - 📺 Watch live - — The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 29, 2025 Ciarán Caulfield, meanwhile, was slightly more measured amidst the post-match euphoria. 'It's nice to come back up here now after the last day, and put in a great performance,' the flying half-back said, referencing the Leinster final defeat to Louth. 'We've been building nicely, we came in today with a lot of belief. Just so happy to produce out there in Croke Park.' When Morris' comment about few people giving Meath a chance was put to Caulfield, and he was asked if it was something the group spoke about, the 21-year-old added: Related Reads Tyrone take major step, dominant Donegal, Monaghan's second-half struggles Dessie Farrell steps down as manager of Dublin footballers 'Not between us anyway. Maybe outside noise. Galway were obviously heavy favourites, they've been very successful in All-Ireland runs the last few years. We probably haven't, but we just thought it was our time to push on and push this team into the next level.' After huge championship wins over Dublin, Kerry and now Galway, Meath make the last four for the first time in 16 years. They'll learn their opponents in the draw after Armagh-Kerry. ****
