GAA – Limerick’s TJ Ryan returns to playing field

LIMERICK hurling manager TJ Ryan made a return to the playing field last night. The former Limerick star lined out in the  Jim Bolger’s Stars v Davy Russell’s Best – Irish Cancer Society’s Hurling for Cancer Research 2015

Ireland’s GAA and Horse Racing ‘All Stars’ got their hurleys out for cancer research on Tuesday night at Saint Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, Kildare for a celebrity hurling match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society to raise money for cancer research.

The event, which was organised by horseracing legend Jim Bolger, along with champion jockey Davy Russell, saw a host of Irish hurling and horse racing stars come together for a fantastic game, which also boasted celebrity referees, lineswomen and umpires – who included DJ Carey, Brian Cody, Liam Griffin, Niall Quinn and Cyril Farrell – to name but a few.

The final score last night was: Jim Bolger’s Stars 3:25, Davy Russell’s Best 3:15. A win for the second year in a row for Jim Bolger’s Stars after two years of draws.

Half time saw two of hurling’s best goalies go head to head in a penalty shoot-out much to the delight of the crowd on the night. Wexford’s Damien Fitzhenry ably represented Jim Bolger’s Stars and Clare’s Davy Fitzgerald played fiercely for Davy Russell’s Best – the action resulted in a draw seeing both men evenly matched on the night.

If you didn’t get to attend the match last night and would like to support cancer research visit www.cancer.ie or CallSave 1850 60 60 60 to make a donation.