GAA legends set for Abbey Hotel with Four Masters to host Up for the Match

In the lead-up to the eagerly anticipated All-Ireland Senior Football Final between Donegal and Kerry, Four Masters GAA & LGFA Club is set to host a thrilling evening of football nostalgia, insight, and lively discussion at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town.

An Up for the Match - All-Ireland Final Special will take place on Thursday, July, 24 at 7pm, and promises to be a memorable night for supporters of all ages. Hosted by local MC Rory O’Donnell, with Brendan Devenney – St Eunan’s and Donegal legend – leading the panel interviews, the evening will feature a stellar lineup of past Donegal greats and football voices.

Among the guests confirmed so far are Four Masters clubmen and former Donegal stars Barry Monaghan, Barry Dunnion, Paul Durcan, and Joyce McMullin. They will be joined by Stephen Griffin from St Naul's and Matt Gallagher of Naomh Bríd, both former Donegal players who have worn the county jersey with pride.

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Bringing a Kerry perspective to the event will be well-known sports journalist Michael Clifford, fondly known as the “Kerryman in Donegal.” And with more special guests still to be announced, the night promises to deliver plenty of football insight, humour, and banter.

Tickets are priced at €10 for adults and €5 for juveniles (U18) – early arrival is advised for what is sure to be a packed house as the excitement builds ahead of the All-Ireland showdown.

Don't miss this fantastic chance to relive golden memories and build the buzz for what could be another historic weekend for Donegal GAA.