Soccer
www.fai.ie
www.fifa.com
www.setanta.com

The newfound interest in soccer in the U.S.has served the ex-pats and locals well, as it seems that cable and satellite operators are keen to secure broadcast rights for games around the globe.

On this front there is some more good news for fans and bar owners alike, as the 2004-05 season will bring the FA Cup, England internationals, and extra Premiership games to basic cable subscribers courtesy of Fox Sports World.

All bars and restaurants will have access to these games without having to charge a cover on the door.

The following pubs show live international soccer plus gaelic games and international rugby on satellite TV. Call bar for details.

Baker Street
1153 1st Ave. (Corner of 63rd St.)
(212) 688-9663

11th St. Bar
510 E11th St. (Ave. A & Ave. B)
(212) 982-3929

McCormack’s
365 3rd Ave. (26th & 27th St.)
(212) 683-0911

Nevada Smiths
74 3rd Ave. (11th & 12th St.)
(212) 892-2591

Football, Hurling & Rugby
Setanta Sports broadcast live gaelic football and hurling games from Ireland each week to various pubs in the city on their new Pub Channel. It also includes Six Nations Heineken Cup international rugby plus Scottish FA Cup and Premier League games and also news programs on all the latest happenings in sports worldwide