Hurling for Cancer Research match today Horse racing trainer Jim Bolger and jockey Davy Russell will bring household names in GAA and horse racing together this evening to take part in Hurling for Cancer Research, a celebrity hurling match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Over the last four years the event has raised €400,000 to help fund innovative cancer research projects in Ireland and the aim is to raise a further €100,000 this year. Kilkenny’s Brian Cody will manage Davy Russell’s side, while former Wexford manager, Liam Griffin, will be coaching Jim Bolger’s team for an almighty clash of the ash. Holder of ten All Ireland medals, Henry Shefflin, will be joined on the pitch by former Ireland striker Niall Quinn, Irish Sportswoman of the Year Katie Walsh, and a plethora of well-known jockeys and GAA stars including T.J. Ryan, JJ Delaney, DJ Carey, Damien Fitzhenry, Tommy Walsh, Trisha Jackman, Ursula Jacob, Kevin Manning, Michael J. Kinane and Colm O’Rourke. The iconic Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh will serve as craoltoir on the day, former Galway Manager Cyril Farrell will keep both sides in check as referee, while Hector O'hEochagain will act as linesman. The Irish Cancer Society is the leading voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland — investing over €14m in innovative research projects over the last five years in an effort to improve the outcome of the tens of thousands of people diagnosed with cancer each year. Tickets costing €10 for adults and €15 for families are available on www.cancer.ie and can also be purchased on the gate. The venue is St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, Co Kildare and throw in is at 6.30pm. There will be a half time penalty shoot-out.
