Today,  Jason Francis has announced the dates and some details about the 2017 Irish Legends Cup. Remember, this will be a heated affair: England won it in 2015, Ireland won it in 2016 … now we have a decider!  It’s happening on 7 and 8 January 2017 in Goffs.

Here are Jason’s tweets earlier today

Dear Team Ireland…. @kendoherty1997 @pistol147 @joeswail captain Ronnie has put together the strongest England team ever! details soon!

They are coming for your cup, or fergals cup as its been renamed…. @kendoherty1997 @pistol147 @joeswail

So pleased to announce the 2017 Irish Legends Cup Decider will be played on the 7th / 8th Jan in Goffs. Team Details soon, on sale 20th Aug

last years winning moment from a former waiter and usher at goffs!!!! @kendoherty1997 #dreambig #legend #1997

once again our partners @Dafabet are headlining this great Irish Legends Cup Event.7/8 Jan Goffs

If you are attending Ronnie v Judd on the 20th you can buy tickets for the 2017 legends cup there before they go on general sale… #goffs

Ken Doherty wasn’t impressed … this is his answer to the first Jason tweet

Tell @ronnieo147 he can bring who he likes we have a strong 5th man…The home crowd

Bring it on!