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Rachael Blackmore is one of the many sports stars taking part
Jim Bolger and Davy Russell have announced their star-studded teams for Hurling for Cancer Research, which takes place in Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow on Monday, August 21.
Throw-in is at 6pm.
The teams include Tipperary sports stars Rachael Blackmore, Noel McGrath and Brendan Cummins.
A galaxy of sports stars including some of Ireland’s top hurlers and jockeys have been confirmed for the must-see battle between the teams, with Wexford and Kilkenny legends Liam Griffin and Brian Cody acting as Bainisteoirs.
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, sideline officials, umpires and maor uisce.
Irish Cancer Society CEO, Averil Power, said: “We say it year in, year out, but the talent that has been assembled for this year’s Hurling for Cancer Research match is amazing—the best year yet.
"Everywhere you look there are All-Ireland winners in both hurling and football, as well as a host of celebrities who will be shouting encouragement and support from the sidelines. It promises to be a fantastic evening and I’m sure GAA fans and the horseracing family across Ireland are as excited as we are.
"Since the first Hurling for Cancer Research match way back in 2011, over €1.3 million has generously been raised, going directly towards our vital cancer research work. We are enormously grateful for this ongoing support and look forward to seeing a great crowd at Netwatch Cullen Park".
Gates 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 currently on sale at www.HurlingForCancer.ie.
Tickets will also be on sale at the gate on the night.
There is ample free car parking at Netwatch Cullen Park.
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