GAA fans have the prospects of an All-Ireland final rematch to look forward to when Setanta kick off their 2012 GAA schedule on February 4.
Dublin defeated Kerry in a thrilling final at Croke Park last September and GAA fans can look forward to the two sides going head-to-head in a mouth-watering double-header on the opening day of the 2012 Allianz Football League.
Kerry's Kieran Donaghy and Football of the Year Alan Brogan were on hand to launch Setanta's schedule with both players looking forward to finding out what the new GAA season has in store.
"It’s been a great few months since September and we have thoroughly enjoyed it but we’re in a new year now and we can’t wait to get going again and what better way to kick it all off than by playing Kerry in Croke Park under lights," Brogan said.
"It’s a great game to launch the Setanta Sports GAA season as well and great to see that a Dublin club like Round Towers in Clondalkin are also the focus of their programming with ‘The Club’ programme."
Donaghy added: "The Spring Series is a great initiative by the Dublin County Board and it gives other counties a chance to play in Croke Park when they otherwise wouldn’t.
"Obviously it will be strange being back but 2012 is a new year and while it is only the first game it will be nice for the fans of both counties and indeed for those watching on Setanta Sports to have such a great game to look forward to so early in the year."
As well as Dublin and Kerry, GAA fans can look forward to the meeting of Tyrone and Kildare, both matches will be screened live on Setanta Ireland, while Down will take on Donegal.
Live coverage aside, Setanta has a raft of exciting entertainment and programming lined up for GAA fans including the ‘45 Challenge’ which will see GAA clubs from around Dublin fighting it out for €5,000 worth of O’Neills gear.
The game will also be replicated on Setanta’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/setantasportsireland enabling fans to test their skills from the comfort of their own homes and offices.
"We have a huge amount of exciting programming lined up for GAA fans over the coming months,” said Brian Quinn, Customer Acquisition Director, Setanta Sports.
"The rematch between Kerry and Dublin will be electric and we couldn’t have wished for a better start to the season. To mark it, Kieran and Alan will be contributing to a special one off match preview to be screened on Saturday at 9.45pm.
"In addition to the live matches, we’ve invested in developing some really interesting and diverse programmes that look at different aspects of the GAA including ladies football and the travails of our overseas players."
Setanta Sports Live Coverage of the GAA Allianz Leagues:
Saturday, February 4 (NFL)
Tyrone v Kildare, 5pm on Setanta Ireland
Dublin v Kerry, 7.15pm on Setanta Ireland
Down v Donegal, 7pm on Setanta Sports 1
Saturday, February 11 (NFL)
Mayo v Dublin, time TBC on Setanta Ireland
Kerry v Armagh, 7pm on Setanta Sports 1
Saturday, February 25 (NHL)
Cork v Waterford, 7pm on Setanta Ireland
Limerick v Clare, 7pm on Setanta Sports 1
Saturday, March 3 (NFL)
Laois v Dublin, 7pm on Setanta Ireland
Meath v Kildare, 7pm on Setanta Sports 1
Saturday, March 10 (NFL)
Cork v Laois, 7pm on Setanta Ireland
Tyrone v Westmeath, 7pm on Setanta Sports 1
Saturday, March 24
Dublin v Tipperary, 5pm on Setanta Ireland (NHL)
Armagh v Down, 7pm on Setanta Sports 1 (NFL)
Dublin v Donegal, 7.15pm on Setanta Ireland (NFL)
Setanta Sports – Other GAA Programming
THE CLUB - Mondays at 9.30 Setanta Ireland
ALLIANZ LEAGUES PREVIEW - Saturday, January 28th 9.45 Setanta Ireland
iTALKSPORT - Sundays at 11.30 Setanta Ireland
AN EXILES HOME IN THE BRONX - February 13th 9.30 Setanta Ireland