Live shinty matches on TV

BBC ALBA and the Camanachd Association, the world governing body of shinty, have announced details of the shinty games scheduled for broadcasting.

The package of five live televised shinty games over the summer months will cover a series of cup finals taking place throughout June, July and August.

The specific games selected for live coverage are: the MacTavish Cup Final, Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday, June 13 at 4pm;

The Marine Harvest Clash of the Camans Final, An Aird, Fort William pm Saturday, June 20 at 5.30pm;

Glasgow Celtic Society Cup Final, Old Anniesland Glasgow on Saturday, June 27 at 4pm;

The Balliemore Cup Final, Playing Fields, Bute on Saturday, July 18 at 4pm;

And the Aberdein Considine’ Sutherland Cup Final, Playing Fields, Cannich on Saturday, August 1 at 4pm.

Alan Esslemont, head of content for BBC ALBA, told hebrides news today: “Live television coverage of five of the main highlights throughout the shinty season is a tremendous sports package. We are delighted to provide such an attractive sports offering, allowing shinty fans throughout the country to enjoy, from the comfort of their own home, their favourite teams as they compete at grounds throughout the country.”

Donald Stewart, Director (Communications) for the Camanachd Association said: “This historic agreement will significantly raise the profile of our indigenous sport and provide new exposure for players at junior level which in turn, will help to improve the status and attractiveness of shinty to the youth of Scotland.”

BBC ALBA is a partnership between the BBC and MG ALBA, the Gaelic Media Service and is available on Sky channel 168 and on Freesat channel 110.