All roads lead to Borrisoleigh for "The Bush V The Briar" showdown this weekend !

There is huge excitement brewing in Borrisoleigh ahead of the return of "The Bush V The Briar" hurling match which will bring folks from townlands and towns to see the action this Sunday afternoon!

Friends become foes for one hour as the parish hurlers take to Bishop Quinlan Park for a mighty battle sure to induce roars, shouts, laughter and craic galore.

It is an old famous traditional event in the area. This year the Borris-Ileigh club has revitalised "The Bush V The Briar" hurling challenge in aid of The Dillon Quirke Foundation and the Irish Cancer Society.

The history of the unusually titled fundraiser is that the "Bush" is a team from one side of the parish and the "Briar" is the team from the other side.

The dividing line is the main Thurles to Nenagh Road which runs through the heart of the village from one side of the parish to the other.

The geography of it is that if you are going from Thurles to Nenagh, and are on the right hand side you are part of 'The Bush' and if you are on the left hand side you are in 'The Briar'. There are no exceptions to this which is the one and only rule!

It promises to be a superb day out at the club grounds with plenty of household names there. Apart from the hurling there will be plenty of entertainment for families  at the fantastic facility.

There will be plenty of refreshments, ceol and craic for everybody. It is all for a great cause and gets underway at 2.30pm at Bishop Quinlan Park this Sunday.

The famed Borris-Ileigh club has claimed many Dan Breen cup victories across the eras and was also the last club from Tipperary to win the club All-Ireland title back in 1987.

Bobby Ryan and the Stakelums lead the charge back then. The club which has produced hurlers like Jimmy Finn, Bobby Ryan, Brendan Maher, Liam Devaney, Dan McCormack and much much more will put on a show to remember this Sunday.

Dan Breen cup winner Tom Ryan Foot says it is a day not to be missed: "The players are raring to go. We can't wait for the action to get underway. It is all for a great cause too so we hope parishioners and hurling followers across the county as well as further beyond come along to see the action on the day.

"It is a great opportunity to have a fun day and contribute to two great causes. It will be a show like no other" the Borris Ileigh midfielder said.