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South East sports stars play in charity hurling match tonight

South East sports stars play in charity hurling match tonight

Sports stars from accross the South East will participate in a friendly hurling match this evening.

Wexford's Davy Fitz and Kilkenny's Brian Cody will go head to head for the game, which aims to raise funds for cancer research.

Player's will include Waterford's Stephen Hunt, Wexford All-Stars Mags Darcy and Ursula Jacob.

The match is scheduled to take place in Newbridge at 6:30pm and will also feature some of the country's top jockeys.

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Also on board is Ireland legend Niall Quinn. Meanwhile, RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan and jockey Katie Walsh will be lineswomen on the evening while Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Seán Bán Breathnach will commentate on the proceedings.

Wexford boss Davy Fitz explains:

"The most important thing in life is your health, and I think this is a brilliant idea.

"We'll get out there, have a bit of craic but also raise money that's badly needed.

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"We are all sports people and we love what we do, but we're also in touch with what's happening around us and I think that's very important."

Throw-in is at 6.30pm and tickets costing €10 for adults and €15 for families are currently on sale at www.cancer.ie/catalog/tickets or by phone on CallSave 1850 60 60 60. Tickets will also be on sale at the gate, on the night of the match.

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