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Jacqui Hurley named new Sunday Game presenter as RTE unveil GAA punditry line-up

RTE have named Jacqui Hurley as the new presenter of The Sunday Game highlights show.

The 39-year-old will replace Des Cahill as host after he stepped down from the role last year, stating that he had become 'frustrated' in the job.

RTE have also announced that Damian Lawlor will host The Saturday Game, while Joanne Cantwell will present The Saturday Game Live and The Sunday Game Live.

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Other new additions see Joe Canning join the hurling team, with Tyrone legend Peter Canavan, Dublin's four-time All-Star Paul Flynn, the recently retired Lee Keegan, the all-time leading scorer in the Allianz League, David Tubridy of Clare, as well as Tyrone's Enda McGinley all joining the line-up, as well as the return of Kerry's Tomás Ó'Sé.

Dónal Óg Cusack, Liam Sheedy, Anthony Daly, Brendan Cummins, Ursula Jacob, Jackie Tyrell, Shane Dowling, John Mullane, Shane McGrath, Brian Carroll, Michael Duignan, Elaine Aylward, Colm Gooch Cooper, Sean Cavanagh, Cora Staunton, Eamonn Fitzmaurice, Noelle Healy, Ciaran Whelan, Eamon O'Hara, Conleith Gilligan and John Casey all return.

Hurley said: "Working on The Sunday Game was a childhood dream of mine. It's an absolute privilege to take on such an iconic role and follow in the footsteps of some incredible broadcasters. I look forward to the challenge and can’t wait to get started."

The Saturday Game presenter, Damian Lawlor said: "The new GAA fixture calendar has meant more inter-county games than ever within a condensed period. This has given RTÉ Sport an opportunity to introduce The Saturday Game. Along with our production team, I will do everything I can to ensure the programme develops into an unmissable, flagship show that delivers the best insight and analysis for our viewers."

Declan McBennett, RTÉ Group Head of Sport, said: "This season marks a reigniting of The Sunday Game with fresh off the pitch panellists alongside seasoned experts, in moves that are consistent with the evolution of The Sunday Game throughout the years.

"New presenters Jacqui, Damian and the new panellists are hugely experienced and perfectly placed to bring all of the excitement and analysis of the GAA Championship to our audience later this year."

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