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06 Sept 2025

SPORT: Carlow hosts star-studded lineup for Hurling for Cancer Research 2023

SPORT: Carlow hosts star-studded lineup for Hurling for Cancer Research 2023

L to R: Tommy Walsh, TJ Reid, Ursula Jacob, Danny Mullins, Michael Duignan, Liam Griffin, Brian Cody, Jim Bolger, Davy Russell, Kevin Manning, James Dowling

Jim Bolger and Davy Russell have announced their star-studded teams for Hurling for Cancer Research which takes place in Netwatch Cullen Park (also known as Dr. Cullen Park) in Carlow on Monday 21st August. 

Some of Ireland’s top sports stars have been confirmed for the teams. .

The match will see Jim Bolger’s Stars team with bainisteoir Liam Griffin take on Davy Russell’s Best team with bainisteoir Brian Cody.

GAA stars Kyle Hayes, Morrisey brothers, Cian Lynch, TJ Reid, Eoin Cody, Eoin Murphy, Lee Chin, Con O'Callaghan, Michael Fitzsimons and many more have been announced.

Stars, 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.

Hurling for Cancer Research founder, 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. I can’t wait for throw-in at 6pm on Monday August 21. It’s going to be a fiercely competitive game.”

Gates open at 4:30pm with pre-match entertainment and refreshments before throw-in at 6pm.

Tickets cost €10 for adults and €15 for families. They are currently on sale at www.HurlingForCancer.ie and will also be on sale at the gate on the night.

There is FREE car parking available at Netwatch Cullen Park.

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