Cork v Dublin: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the All-Ireland SHC semi-final

Cork fans have been eagerly awaiting this fixture for what may feel like an eternity by now and after their incredible display against Limerick, Dublin fans may feel they have been waiting just as long.

It's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final weekend this weekend in the capital. It's usually one of the best weekends in the sporting calendar.

And this weekend may be no different as the day before Tipperary take on Kilkenny, there is the small matter of Cork against Dublin.

The rivalry between the two counties is often saved for football or soccer but this weekend it is hurling where the two old foes will go head-to-head, just as they did in last year's quarter-finals, when Cork emerged victorious in Thurles.

For Cork, they will be looking to move one step closer to ending a 20-year wait to get their hands back on the Liam MacCarthy Cup.

As for Dublin, after defying all the odds last time out, they may feel they will hardly have a better opportunity to make history in hurling than this year. Revenge against the Rebels would also be nice, surely.

So all that said, it promises to be another exciting watch and here is all you need to know ahead of throw-in.

Where and when is it on?

The game will take place on Saturday July 5 at Croke Park with a 5pm throw-in.

Where can I watch the game?

The match will be shown live on RTÉ2 with the coverage starting at 2.15pm as the match will be preceded by the Camogie quarter-final between Waterford and Clare.

Who's the referee?

Johnny Murphy will be the man in the middle for the game.

Read More Johnny Murphy will referee Cork v Dublin semi-final

What can I read about and listen to on IrishExaminer.com?

Our reporters will be building up to the semi-final throughout the weekend and previewing the game ahead of Saturday’s throw-in.

But here is some early team news as Séamus Harnedy will miss Saturday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Dublin.

Seánie McGrath believes that Dublin hurling rues their defeat to Cork in 2013, they that they are once again a dangerous beast.

The statistic is Cork haven’t won an All-Ireland semi-final as Munster champions on the last three occasions but Niall O’Leary is dismissing that record as the past.

And finally Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan, Mark Landers and Brian Hogan preview the All-Ireland semi-finals on Dalo's Hurling show.

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