The Down All-Ireland winning side of 1994 will meet Armagh's champion class of 2002 in a specially arranged charity football match next week.

The crowds are certain to descend on the Ballyholland GAA grounds in Newry on Saturday, August 21 for the game in which two of the flag-bearers of Ulster's revival over the past 20 years come face-to-face for the first and only time.

Organised by Paul Coulter, the game will benefit the Southern Area Hospice, who provides care and support to patients and their families around Down, Armagh and Tyrone, including Newry, Craigavon and South Tyrone Hospitals.

St Malachy's Accordion Band, Kilcoo, have agreed to perform a pre-match parade while the fun and games will continue long after the full-time whistle, with entertainment in the clubhouse afterwards.

Admission is £7 for adults and £2 for children under 12, while all donations are gratefully received. For more details contact Paul Coulter on +44 7766 517044. Tweet

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