Hurling for Cancer in Newbridge this evening The Hurling for Cancer Research match takes place this evening at 6:30pm in St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge. Last year the event raised over €120,000 and it is hoped that it will be just as successful this year. The hurling match will be between teams player-managed by renowned racehorse trainer Jim Bolger and Irish National Hunt Champion Jockey, Davy Russell. Both teams will consist of celebrities and people well-known throughout horse racing, hurling and the wider sporting world. Those returning stars include Ireland soccer legend Niall Quinn, TV and radio presenters Grainne Seoige and Sile Seoige, Olympic Gold medallist Ronnie Delaney and nine-time All-Ireland winning hurling manager Brian Cody. Liam Griffin, the man who led Wexford to All-Ireland glory in 1996, will also return. There will also be several new faces at Hurling for Cancer Research in 2013, with the additions to the line-up to include The Sunday Game hurling analyst and former Galway player and manager Cyril Farrell – who will referee the game – and Kilkenny’s DJ Carey, who will be an assistant manager on the day. Tickets are €10 per person or €15 for families.
