Stars come out in aid of Irish Cancer Society
August 12, 2015
Former Clare goalkeeper and current manager Davy Fitzgerald, left, and former Wexford goalkeeper Damien Fitzhenry after a half-time penalty competition during the charity match at St Conleth's Park, Newbridge
Ireland's GAA and Horse Racing 'All Stars' got their hurleys out for cancer research on Tuesday night at Saint Conleth's Park, Newbridge, Kildare for a celebrity hurling match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society to raise money for cancer research.
The event, which was organised by horseracing legend Jim Bolger, along with champion jockey Davy Russell, saw a host of Irish hurling and horse racing stars come together for a fantastic game, which also boasted celebrity referees, lineswomen and umpires - who included DJ Carey, Brian Cody, Liam Griffin, Niall Quinn and Cyril Farrell - to name but a few.
The final score last night saw Jim Bolger's Stars come out on the right side of a 3-25 to 2-15 win over Davy Russell's Best, which was a second win in-a-row for Bolger's team after two years of draws.
Half-time saw two of hurling's best goalies go head to head in a penalty shoot-out much to the delight of the crowd on the night. Wexford's Damien Fitzhenry ably represented Jim Bolger's Stars and Clare's Davy Fitzgerald played fiercely for Davy Russell's Best - the action resulted in a draw seeing both men evenly matched on the night.
If you didn't get to attend the match last night and would like to support cancer research visit www.cancer.ie or CallSave 1850 60 60 60 to make a donation.
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