Video: Prof Hollywood Cup aims to raise cancer awareness

July 27, 2015

John McGrath of Wicklow takes part in the 2014 Professor Hollywood Memorial Cup charity match

The Professor Hollywood Memorial Cup is in its second year of raising funds for the cancer units in St. Lukes and St. James's hospitals.

The GAA football match will be played by those who have received cancer treatment and they aim to show others that there is life after cancer.

The teams will be managed by the legendary Anthony Daly (St. James's) and Charlie Redmond (St. Lukes).

Among those who will be taking part when the two sides clash in Parnell Park, Dublin on August 8th (5pm) are Alan Nestor (Meath), Joe Deane (Cork), John McGrath (Wicklow), Daragh McEvoy (Laois), Derek Shevlin (Louth), Jason Hughes (Monaghan), Aiden Watters (Cavan), Ronan Rocks (Derry), Ronan Hamil (Antrim), Eoin Kearns (Laois) and many others.

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh will provide commentary.

Tickets are €7 and under 12's are free.


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