Some Big Stars Of Past And Present Were On Show At Hurling For Cancer
One of the highlights of the Irish sporting calendar took place in Carlow this evening, with some big stars on show for the annual Hurling For Cancer game at Netwatch Cullen Park.
Always a fantastic occasion, this year's game was no different. Featuring some stars from both the GAA world and other codes were on site to watch Jim Bolger's Stars take on Davy Russell's Best.
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Some Big Stars Were On Show At Hurling For CancerBefore the game even got underway, Anthony Daly told us that he was worried about one particular player ahead of the evening's action.
The sideline was well marshalled, with All-Ireland winning managers Brian Cody, John Kiely, and Liam Cahill all present.
18 August 2025; Former Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody, left, in conversation with Limerick manager John Kiely before the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
18 August 2025; Tipperary hurling manager Liam Cahill on duty as joint-manager of Davy Russell's Best during the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Cyril Farrell was also on site, taking on the refereeing duties.
He wasn't shy with the cards, with Anthony Daly's prediction about a tough evening for Davy Russell coming to fruition.
18 August 2025; Referee Cyril Farrell shows a yellow card to former jockey Davy Russell, representing Davy Russell's Best, during the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Legendary jockey Rachael Blackmore was also among the officials, donning the umpire jacket. She would share umpiring duties with Colm O'Rourke.
18 August 2025; Former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke during the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
As for the players, there was quite the mix of past and current inter-county stars.
Lee Chin, TJ Reid, Eoin Cody, Patrick Horgan, Darragh McCarthy, Robert Downey, and Con O'Callaghan were among the current crop of players to take part.
18 August 2025; Wexford hurler Lee Chin, representing Jim Bolger's Stars, during the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
18 August 2025; Players from, left to right, former Kilkenny hurler Walter Walsh, Kilkenny hurler TJ Reid, and Kilkenny hurler Eoin Cody, all representing Jim Bolger's Stars, before the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
18 August 2025; Cork hurler Robert Downey, representing Davy Russell's Best, signs autographs after the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
You can add some inter-county legends to that group, including Joe Canning, Walter Walsh, Tommy Walsh, Brendan Cummins, and Brendan Maher .
18 August 2025; Former Galway hurler Ollie Canning, left, and Limerick hurler Darragh O’Donovan, both representing Jim Bolger's Stars, before the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
18 August 2025; Former Kilkenny hurler Tommy Walsh, representing Jim Bolger's Stars, in conversation with Limerick manager John Kiely before the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
18 August 2025; Former Tipperary hurler Brendan Maher, representing Davy Russell's Best, during the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
18 August 2025; Former Tipperary hurler Brendan Cummins, representing Davy Russell's Best, during the Hurling for Cancer Research 2025 charity match between Jim Bolger's Stars and Davy Russell's Best at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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