The home of Ulster rugby, Ravenhill's Kingspan Stadium, will play host to novel game of gaelic football next month when 2013 All-Ireland champions Dublin take on an All Star Ulster selection.

Launched today, the match is being held to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease, and sees Ulster GAA and Ulster Rugby combine in honour of former Antrim captain Anto Finnegan who was diagnosed with the disease in 2012.

The #GameForAnto will see Jim Gavin's side take on a selection managed by current Ulster boss Joe Kernan and former Donegal manager Brian McEniff on 15 November in aid of Finnegan's deterMND Trust.

41-year-old Finnegan said: "I am humbled by the gesture that Ulster GAA and Ulster Rugby have made to support my cause to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease; to make this game happen at Kingspan Stadium.

"It will be an historic occasion for many reasons and I am proud to be associated with it. It is testament to the respective sporting organisations, my friends and family, that this historic match will take place at the amazing venue that is home to Ulster Rugby." 

Tickets for the #GameForAnto are available to purchase online only via Ticketmaster.

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