Hurling for Cancer Research: Star-studded charity match time, TV details, tickets and teams

A who's who of Irish sport will swap their usual arenas for the hurling pitch this Monday night as Hurling for Cancer Research returns to Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow, for its 14th edition.

Founded by horse racing legend Jim Bolger and jockey Davy Russell, the charity match has become one of the most anticipated fixtures in the sporting calendar - raising over €1.66 million for the Irish Cancer Society to date, with hopes of smashing the €2 million milestone this year.

The unique clash sees rivals unite for one night only, with past line-ups featuring All-Ireland hurling heroes, racing champions, Olympians, and even a few famous Irish faces from outside the sporting world.

Fans can expect plenty of skill, laughs and autograph opportunities, as players and celebrities mingle with supporters on the pitch afterwards.

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Among those confirmed for Monday's match are Kilkenny's TJ Reid, Cork's Patrick Horgan, Tipperary's Noel McGrath and Jake Morris, Wexford's Lee Chin, Clare's Peter Duggan, Dublin footballer Con O'Callaghan, and many more.

Off the field, legends like Brian Cody, Liam Cahill, John Kiely and Liam Griffin will be calling the shots from the sidelines.

When and where is it on?

The match takes place on Monday, August 18 at Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow.

What time is throw-in?

Throw-in is at 7.30pm, with gates opening at 5pm for pre-match entertainment and refreshments.

Where can I watch it?

If you can't be there in person, TG4 will broadcast the match live free-to-air with coverage beginning at 7.15pm.

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Who's playing?

The teams, Bolger's Stars and Russell's Best, boast a glittering mix of All-Ireland champions, racing greats and celebrity guests.

Expect to see the likes of TJ Reid, Patrick Horgan, Noel McGrath, Jake Morris, Lee Chin, Con O'Callaghan, Grace Walsh, Katie Nolan, Stephen Hunt, Rachael Blackmore, Bernard Dunne, and Danny Mullins in action.

Can I still get tickets?

Yes, tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children, available from selected Centra and SuperValu GAA ticket agent stores or online at www.hurlingforcancer.ie.

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What's at stake?

While there's no cup on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher for the cause. Irish Cancer Society CEO, Averil Power, said: "In the 1980s, just three in 10 people survived cancer, that has now doubled to six in 10. We won't stop until 10 in 10 people survive cancer."

"That is why events like Hurling for Cancer Research and the incredible funds they raise are so vital."

What are the teams?

Jim Bolger's Stars

Bainisteoirí: Liam Griffin, John Kiely
Selectors: Jim Bolger (Wexford), Dave Bernie (Wexford), Larry O'Gorman (Wexford)

Players
Damien Fitzhenry (Wexford)
Mikey Butler (Kilkenny)
Huw Lawlor (Kilkenny)
Paddy Deegan (Kilkenny)
Darragh O'Donovan (Limerick)
Dan Morrissey (Limerick)
Chris Crummy (Dublin)
Lee Chin (Wexford)
Ryan Taylor (Clare)
Rory O'Connor (Wexford)
TJ Reid (Kilkenny)
Tom Morrissey (Limerick)
Eoin Cody (Kilkenny (
Con O'Callaghan (Dublin)
Adam Screeney (Offaly)

SUBS BENCH
Liam Hoare (Offaly)
Walter Walsh (Kilkenny)
Jack O'Connor (Wexford)
Fergal Whitely (Dublin)
Conor Mc Donald (Wexford)
Brian Duignan (Offaly)
Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny)
Jackie Tyrrell (Kilkenny)
Brian Carroll (Offaly)
Aidan McCarthy (Clare)
Eoin Ryan (Wexford)
Eddie Brennan (Kilkenny)
Grace Walsh (Kilkenny)
Katie Nolan (Kilkenny)
Stephen Hunt (Waterford)
Mark Molloy (Wexford)
Brian Cadigan (Kilkenny)
James Dowling (Kilkenny)
Richie Reid (Kilkenny)
Adrian Mullen (Kilkenny)
Dan Bourke (Offaly)
Ollie Canning (Galway)
Sammy Mc Evoy (Wexford)

Davy Russell's Best

Bainisteoirí: Brian Cody, Liam Cahill
Selectors: Davy Russell (Cork), Andrew Kelly (Carlow)

Players
Brendan Cummins (Tipperary)
Davy Russell (Cork)
Eoin Downey (Cork)
Dion Wall (Carlow)
Alan Tynan (Tipperary)
Robert Downey (Cork)
Andrew Ormond (Tipperary)
Noel McGrath (Tipperary)
Brendan Maher (Tipperary)
Jake Morris (Tipperary)
Peter Duggan (Clare)
Mark Rodgers (Clare)
Darragh McCarthy (Tipperary)
Patrick Horgan (Cork)
Brian Hayes (Cork)

SUBS BENCH
Brian Tracey (Carlow)
Craig Morgan (Tipperary)
Ronan Hayes (Dublin)
Brian Hayes (Dublin)
Rian Boran (Kildare)
Jack Sheridan (Kildare)
Billy Seymour (Tipperary)
Ciaran Whelan (Carlow)
Ashling Thompson (Cork)
Laura Murphy (Kilkenny)
Mary O'Connell (Kilkenny)
David Doyle (Tipperary)
Mikey Fogarty (Wexford)
Johnny Fogarty (Wexford)
Neil Ryan (Tipperary)
Gavin Dowling (Kildare)
Liz Lawless (Meath)
Aisling O'Reilly (Meath)
Killian Doyle (Kilkenny)
Michael Deady (Kilkenny)
Sean Carroll (Kilkenny)

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