Thousands of passengers flying with Etihad Airways on Sunday will be able to tune in and watch the All-Ireland SHC final live.

JOE KERNAN believes the best way to revive public interest in the ailing interprovincial competitions is to ‘split’ the All-Ireland club finals between Croke Park and Thurles on St Patrick’s Day and pair them with the respective football and hurling deciders.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is adding two extra weekly services between Dublin and Abu Dhabi from December 13, providing a choice of six non-stop flights each week.

ETIHAD Airways’ (United Arab Emirates) recent launch of flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi, the Far East and Australasia has been warmly welcomed.

The inaugural direct flight from Dublin to Abu Dhabi in the Middle East by Etihad Airways takes off today.