By Mary Morgan Fri 22nd JulThe Hurling for Cancer Research celebrity match returns for its 10th annual game at St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge Co Kildare on Tuesday 16 August.
As always this year’s event boasts a star-studded line-up including legendary players TJ Reid and Richie Hogan of Kilkenny, Limerick’s Tom and Dan Morrissey, Cork camogie hero Ashling Thompson, Wexford’s Lee Chin and many, many more, with comedy duo The 2 Johnnies also taking to the field.
The event, organised annually by leading trainer Jim Bolger and champion jockey Davy Russell, will also feature household names from the wider world of sport and television including presenter Miriam O’Callaghan and Boys in Green legend Paul McGrath
By now a firm favourite in the calendar of hurling fanatics across the country, Hurling for Cancer Research has succeeded in raising over €1.1 million to provide hope for better treatments and cures for cancer patients through research, and is always guaranteed to be a great day out for the family.
You can do your part to support a worthy cause and see some famous faces clash the ash by purchasing tickets from www.hurlingforcancer.ie [tickets priced €10 for adults; €15 for a family of two adults & three children U15]. If you are unable to make it on the day you can also make a donation via the same link.
For queries please contact Irish Cancer Society Community Fundraiser Emma Hayden: ehayden@irishcancer.ie
