Hurling for Cancer Research game in Carlow this evening Stars of hurling, racing and the entertainment industry will be out in force this evening for the annual Hurling for Cancer Research game which takes place at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow with the throw-in at 6pm. The event which was first hosted in 2011 and previously held at St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge, has raised over €1.3 million going directly towards vital cancer research work. Jim Bolger and Davy Russell have selected teams which will be managed by Wexford and Kilkenny legends Liam Griffin and Brian Cody. A who’s who of GAA, racing, sports and TV stars such as David and Paudie Clifford, Rachael Blackmore, Ursula Jacob, Paul McGrath, Miriam O’Callaghan, Michael Duignan, Kevin Manning, Willie McCreery, Barry Geraghty, Marty Morrissey and Joanne O’Riordan are among those set to lend a hand as selectors, commentators, side-line officials, umpires and maor uisce. Jim Bolger said: “Hurling for Cancer Research taking place after the hurling championship has definitely worked in our favour in terms of the talented hurlers taking part including some of this year’s All-Ireland winners from Limerick and gallant runners-up from Kilkenny. It’s going to be a fiercely competitive game.” The gates at Netwatch Cullen Park open at 4.30pm with pre-match entertainment and refreshments before throw-in at 6pm. Tickets costing €10 for adults and €15 for families are on sale at www.HurlingForCancer.ie. Tickets will also be on sale at the gate this evening and there is also ample free car parking.
