HurlingForCancer 🎗
@Hurling4cancer
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Trainer Jim Bolger jockey Davy Russell over €1.6 raised for cancer research Donations via link in bio next match 18 August 2025 7.30pm
Joined August 2015
.@FrankieDettori in action @KillarneyRaces this evening is supporting @Hurling4cancer might need to do some work on his grip ⚾️⚾️⚾️ #hurlingforcancer #cancerresearch
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#HurlingforCancer started out as a hurling match between Jim Bolger’s staff & a team of jockeys led by @_Davy_Russel_ . In 7 years it has turned into a match full of sporting & racing stars, raising 138.5k in 2018 alone, a total of €830k since 2012 for @IrishCancerSoc
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In a thrilling match, @_Davy_Russel_’s Best gets the better of Jim Bolger’s Stars with a score 5:20 to 6:12. Thanks to everyone for a great night. We really appreciate your support #hurlingforcancer
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A fitting tribute to Pat Smullen unveiled today @curraghrace on his birthday .@francescrowley
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Everyone at Hurling for Cancer expresses their deepest condolences to Frances, Hannah, Paddy & Sarah on the untimely passing of Pat.
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.@_Davy_Russel_ has just announced his team for the @Hurling4cancer 2022 match. It’s an impressive array of All Ireland winning players & a very strong subs bench Brian Cody will once again don the Bainisteoir bib @wexfordcamogie multiple All Ireland ⭐️@ursulajacob assists
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Congratulations to our ambassador & longtime supporter @ursulajacob following her marriage yesterday to @brendancruise
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Jim Bolger’s Stars team announced for . Hurling for Cancer.Monday 21 August .6pm Netwatch Cullen Pk Carlow. Tickets & at gate
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Our inspiration for #hurlingforcancer this year is @patjsmullen. LISTEN to him chat to @davekeena1 about the importance of cancer research to his treatment. Delighted to have Pat throw in the small ball at 6pm tomorrow
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Davy Russell’s Best team announced. Hurling for Cancer.Monday 21 August 6pm.Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. Tickets & at gate
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We had an incredible evening at our 10th Hurling for Cancer match.Thanks to all sponsors donors players mangers stewards & volunteers.Most importantly thanks to all who came on the evening we hope you enjoyed the match supporting @IrishCancerSoc #CancerResearch @Paulmcgrath5
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The moment when @AP_McCoy is asked by @_Davy_Russel_ to tog out for his team with @freddytylicki eyeing his KitKat 😧⚾️🍫
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Brilliant night at #hurlingforcancer. Jim Bolger's team 7:21 (42) edges out @_Davy_Russel_'s team 8:13 (37). Thanks everyone for supporting
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A sincere thank you to everyone who helped to make Hurling for Cancer a success. Players, volunteers, sponsors, Carlow GAA, Irish Cancer Society & the very generous donors. We are very grateful for your support. Donations . .or DM for postal address
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.@patjsmullen Supporting @Hurling4cancer are you❓Join Pat & many other stars from the @officialgaa & other sports for a fun family evening with some serious hurling ⚾️⚾️ 🗓13August ⏱6pm📌St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge 🎫or at the gate #hurlingforcancer
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Congratulations to our Hurling for Cancer ambassador @rachaelblackmor on an historic win in @RandoxHealth Grand National today aboard Minella Times @Paulmcgrath5 @ursulajacob @Trish_Jackman
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An incredible line up of stars both past & present will tog out for our 10th @Hurling4cancer match in support of @IrishCancerSoc cancer research .16 August St Conleth’s Pk NEWBRIDGE throw in 6pm. 🎟 & at gate
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Congratulations to @_Davy_Russel_ on a terrific week @LeopardstownRC festival from all @Hurling4cancer
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The teams have been announced for @Hurling4cancer 2024. @_Davy_Russel_ Best v Jim Bolger’s ⭐️. 🗓️Next Monday 12th August . 📍Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. ⏰7pm throw in . 🎟️ & at gate. Supporting @IrishCancerSoc cancer research 🔬
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Very pleased to announce that @freddytylicki will be flying in from the UK to present the @CryoClinicEnnis Man of the Match award on Tuesday
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A huge #thankyou to everyone who helped raise a record €160k for #hurlingforcancer 2017, bringing the total raised so far, to €700k
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.@_Davy_Russel_ getting a few tips from @DuignanMichael during a training session ahead of @Hurling4cancer 13 August 6pm St Conleth’s Pk⚾️⚾️⚾️
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.@oismurphy following his @Qatar_Racing Nassau Stks win on Deirdre 🇯🇵 taking time out 2 demonstrate his hurling skills ahead of @Hurling4cancer 13 Aug📌Newbridge,Kildare.Raising funds 4cancer research benefitting people worldwide 🎫💷 tickets/donations
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If anyone knows a good night out, it’s the newly crowned Open winner, @ShaneLowryGolf ⛳️🏆🗓13th August ⏱6pm 📌St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge @GUIGolf @padraig_h @RTEsport @KildareGAA @CrokePark @IrishCancerSoc @Paulmcgrath5 @_Davy_Russel_ @FrankieDettori #hurlingforcancer
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Dinner Jane, on the 13th August ? You must be mad! Everyone knows its Hurling for Cancer. You’ll have to try harder Pat😉 Have you got your ticket ?🎫👇🏻 or gate #hurlingforcancer @jane_mangan @patcashhealy @Galway_Races @RTEracing @GoRacing
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“These lads are giving their all for Hurling for Cancer, that’s a massive thing”. Mark Landers 1999 Cork All Ireland SHC winning captain @_Davy_Russel_ team talk at @Hurling4cancer match on Monday over 10,000 attended. It’s not too late to donate.
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.@HRIRacing Irish Racing Hero Award winner @patjsmullen with his fellow jockeys @Robbie_Power_ @BarryGeraghty @kmanning910 A truly worthy recipient #hurlingforcancer #HRIAwards
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If at first you don’t succeed . @gerlyonsracing supporting Hurling for Cancer will you? 🎫 Tickets or at the gate 🕺🏻🎤entertainment by @LiamOConnorMus 🎨face painting etc from 4.30 @GoRacing @GAINEquine @KiltaleGAA @RTEsport
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.@_Davy_Russel_ shows his hurling skills⚾️⚾️.Are you up for the #hurlingforcancer skills challenge? . 1️⃣Show us your skill.2️⃣Nominate 3 others.3️⃣Donate
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Our new @culsliotars Vintage Collection has just been launched €45 with €5 from each jersey donated to @Hurling4cancer to purchase click on link below👇🏻. @Paulmcgrath5
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.@JohnnyMurtagh will b @Hurling4cancer on Tuesday evening will you? 🎫Tickets 👇🏻.or at gate @chamberlinsport @FrankieDettori @Goffs1866 @LeeChin8 @DuignanMichael @_Davy_Russel_ @KildareGAA @OfficialWexGAA @RealTommyWalsh @AP_McCoy @MattOH91 @IrishNatStud
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Here is the link to watch Hurling for Cancer 2023 in full 🥎. Courtesy of @fogfen TV @daithicam & all his crew who volunteered their time once again. Thank you to @mongeycomms supplying the big screen 📺 . 🎤 Commentary @oisinlangan
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Our umpires are busy tonight. @_Davy_Russel_'s best 8:13 v Jim Bolger's stars 7:20. Two minutes on the clock
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HFC-Tue 15 Aug 6.30pm, St. Conleth's Pk, Newbridge, Co Kildare. Great family event for a v worthy cause! Tickets
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.@RTEsport We have trouble in the @Hurling4cancer camp JSB wants the match played in @OfficialWexGAA Innovate Wexford Park @_Davy_Russel_ says its #newbridgeornowhere
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Cíarán Kilkenny Colm O’Rourke & Jim Bolger with their thoughts on @Hurling4cancer . 🗓️Monday 21 August . 📍Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. 🚪Gates open 4pm. 🕣Throw in 6pm. 🎟️Tickets
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.@itvracing Jason Weaver getting in some practice @Ascot ahead of @Hurling4cancer skills challenge ⚾️. Join #hurlingforcancer skills challenge. 1️⃣Show us your skill🥎.2️⃣Nominate 3 👤👤👤.3️⃣Donate 💶💳. Tag @Hurling4cancer @IrishCancerSoc @_Davy_Russel_
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Looking forward to having this ⭐️ at Hurling for Cancer 2019 Tuesday 13th August St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge 6pm throw in by @patjsmullen #hurlingforcancer #HFC19 #newbridgeornowhere
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.@FrankieDettori 🇮🇹🐎reminding everyone . “It’s that time of year, Hurling for Cancer” 🥎. Monday 21 August . 6pm. Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. Tickets or at gate
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Congratulations to @Hurling4cancer supporter @FrankieDettori on his @CazooUK @Epsom Oaks win.Did you know he is a @DubGAAOfficial supporter?. To get your @culsliotars jersey click on link below ⬇️. €5 goes to #CancerResearch
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Best of luck Dolores ⚾️⚾️.
My sister Dolores less than 3 years ago fighting 4 cancers, & Friday about to fly over to manage a NY Camogie team. #nevergiveup @DuignanMichael @Hurling4cancer @JohnDugganSport @daithi_regan
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🥎Hurling For Cancer . 📅Monday 21 August . 📍Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. ⏱️Throw in 6pm . 🚪Gates open 4pm. 🎟️Tickets or at gate. @_Davy_Russel_ @Carlow_GAA @CarlowWeather @ferrycarrightl @ursulajacob @HRIRacing @IrishCancerSoc @_tjreid @MiriamOCal
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Brian Cody v Liam Griffin. Davy Russell v Jim Bolger. Supporting Hurling for Cancer. Next Monday 21 August 6pm. Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. Tickets & at gate. #CancerResearch
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Thank you to the 5️⃣5️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ people who came out to support Hurling for Cancer ⚾️⚾️ making it our biggest attendance to date. @Hurling4cancer and @IrishCancerSoc appreciate your support 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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.@GoRacing Great to have the weigh room behind @Hurling4cancer come along to St Conleth’s Pk, Newbridge on 1️⃣3️⃣ August to catch up with these guys & more stars ⭐️ from all sports ⚽️⚾️🏉🏐⛳️🥊🥅🏇⛹️♂️🥇Tickets 🎫 or at the gate #hurlingforcancer
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.@osbornejamie decided to swap his cricket bat n ball for a hurl & sliotar. Here’s what happened. 🙈⚾️ 13th August⏱6pm 📌St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge 🎫Tickets/ 💷 Donations or at gate #hurlingforcancer @itvracing @AtTheRaces @JPSPENCER1980 @FrankieDettori
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Thank you to our jersey sponsors for last night’s Hurling for Cancer . Eimer Hannon from @HannonTravel ✈️. Raymond Hannon from Hannon Supervalu.Enfield & Ratoath 🛒. We are very grateful for their support . Designed by @culsliotars 🥎. #Hurlingforcancer
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Hurling for Cancer is back . 16th August St Conleth’s Park Newbridge. More details to follow soon….
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The great Brian Cody will be back in management on Monday 21st August 6pm @Hurling4cancer . Tickets ⬇️.
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A little flavour of our @Hurling4cancer highlights package. Donations can still be made to. #Hurlingforcancer #CancerResearch . Video thanks to @TouchlineMedia
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All hands on deck for @Hurling4cancer Photoshoot at Glebe House this morning #hurlingforcancer #irishcancersociety #newbridgeornowhere
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The heavy-weights hsve artived for #hurlingforcancer. Throw-in in 10 mins in St Conleth's Pk Newbridge. All funds go to @IrishCancerSoc
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Great news for @OfficialWexGAA as Davy Fitzgerald is confirmed Bainisteoir for @officialgaa 2018 season
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Magic Million raised 💶 Thanks to all who donated, played, supported, gave of their time & facilities, without your support we couldn’t have done this. @MiriamOCal @_Davy_Russel_ @AP_McCoy @kmanning910 @Ruby_Walsh @katiewalsh9 @NolanRacing @IrishCancerSoc @LeopardstownRC
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Behind the scenes at today’s @Hurling4cancer photoshoot in @Carlow_GAA . 📍Netwatch Cullen Park.🗓️Monday 21 August .⏱️6pm.🎟️ #hurlingforcancer #CancerResearch
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.@_Davy_Russel_ & Jim Bolger's #HurlingforCancer raises a remarkable €542k for @IrishCancerSoc so far. €138k in 2016 alone. Well done lads!
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We are delighted your daughter had an opportunity to meet @ninacarberry @Hurling4cancer event. This is what it’s all about 📷.
How one picture can make a young child's day @ninacarberry @rachaelblackmor #starstruck #thatsclass #bestgrandparents
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The weather is playing ball⚾️ looking forward to to an almighty game of hurling. Get yourself down to St Conleth’s Park early as we will have musical entertainment from 5.30 🎶🥁🎹🎷🎺🎻. Tickets available at the gate ✅
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.@freddytylicki demonstrates his hurling skills ahead of @Hurling4cancer charity match 13th August. Join Freddy & a host of stars from racing GAA soccer & other sports. This will be a seriously entertaining game with lots of action. Tickets 🎫 or at gate
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Thanks for coming Darren good to have your support. Great interview with Jim Bolger on @morningireland this morning too!.
I went along to see the @Hurling4cancer game last night. Pure magic. This is what it’s all about, seeing the local kids meet their hero’s. Well done all involved
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.@Galway_Races Umpire extraordinaire Rich Ricci in Galway working hard on his flag waving skills 🏳️🏳️ ahead of @Hurling4cancer 📌St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge 🗓13 August ⏱6pm 🗝Gates open 4.30 🎻🥁With pre match entertainment #hurlingforcancer @goracing @IrishCancerSoc @RTEsport
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Wishing everyone a happy & heathy New Year. Thank you to everybody who supported H4C this year ⭐️ See you all on the 13th of August 2019⚾️
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Thank you to everyone who played, donated & attended @Hurling4cancer 2023.Together you helped to raise €155,526 to fund @IrishCancerSoc cancer research projects. We look forward to seeing you all at Netwatch Cullen Pk Carlow.12th August 2024
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Hurling for Cancer 2023 are you ready?. 21 August . 6pm. Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. Tickets or at the gate . @ursulajacob
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An inspirational person who has been so supportive of our fundraising efforts. Thank you @freddytylicki.
Today marks 2 years I’ve been paralysed. There’s always someone of worse then you which makes me appreciate what I can still do. I take this day as I am blessed to be alive. I’ve come a long way, I’m alive and I’m well. I’m proud of who I am and the man that I’ve become 💪🏼💪🏼
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This father & daughter have 3 All Ireland 🥇 🥇🥇between them Mick & @ursulajacob supporting #hurlingforcancer Ursula lines out for Jim Bolger’s stars when they play @_Davy_Russel_ ‘s best on 13th Aug📌St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge🎫 @OulartBallagh #HFC19
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Jim Bolger team 4 Tuesday’s @Hurling4cancer @_tjreid 11 jersey @richiehogan8 @NedzerB13 formr @FAIreland intl @stephenhunt1010 full forward line @OfficialWexGAA Damien Fitzhenry goals @LimerickCLG .All Ire winrs @DanMorrissey3 @TomMorrissey96 Kyle Hayes @Darr_ODonovan tog out 2
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Wishing @_Davy_Russel_ the best of luck in the @RTEsport awards tonight. What a year he has had. Leading jockey at Cheltenham, winning the Aintree Grand National, crowned champion jockey & getting one over in Jim Bolger in #hurlingforcancer.
Davy Russell has been dreaming of winning the Grand National since he first pulled on a pair of riding boots. 2018 finally made that dream a reality #rtesportawards
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We are very grateful to @Carlow_GAA for allowing use to use Netwatch Cullen Park. Looking forward to an exciting game. Tickets . or at the gate.
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New Sliotars new venue and we’re good to go !. 🥎 Hurling for Cancer . 🗓️ Today, Monday 21 August . 🕣 6pm. 📍Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. 🚪Gates open 4pm. 🚙 Free parking . 🎟️Tickets & at the gate
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Hurling for Cancer. ⭐️ All Star action. 🗓️ TOMORROW Mon 21 Aug. 📍Netwatch Cullen Pk Carlow. 🕣 Throw in 6pm. 👩👦Minis Matches 5pm. 🚪Gates 4pm. 🎶 Pre match entertainment . 👕 HFC23 Merch on sale . 📸 Post match meet the players. 🎟️ or at gate
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Looking forward to having David & Paudie umpiring at tomorrow’s Hurling for Cancer in Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow at 6pm. Tickets & at gate.
"It's brilliant to be back with the club." - David Clifford. Great @MichaelLinehan8 interview with the three Cliffords of Fossa, David, Paudie and Dermot 🙌.
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Happy & Healthy New Year to all our supporters & followers, thank you for your donations, likes, tweets & support. # HFC 2018 will be on Tue 14th August #hurlingforcancer #cancerresearch
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.@_Davy_Russel_ & Jim Bolger teams announced tomorrow . Hurling for Cancer. Next Monday 21 August 6pm. Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. Tickets or.At gate
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.@SatSportRTE coming up between 4-4.30 today @patjsmullen discusses his treatment for cancer and the importance of research. Looking forward to having Pat throw in ⚾️ @Hurling4cancer on Tuesday 14th next 6️⃣pm #newbridgeornowhere
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Just some of umpires & officals Rich Ricci @MiriamOCal Katie & Ted Walsh Mick Kinane Ronnie Delaney Colm O'Rourke Tickets available at gate
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.@RacingTV Kevin O’Ryan “not sure what a Kildare man is doing with a hurl. ” brushing up his skills ahead of @Hurling4cancer Jim Bolger’s stars v @_Davy_Russel_ Best 🗓13Aug📌StConlethsPk Newbridge⏱6pm🗝Gates open4.30 🎫 or at gate @irishkor @GoRacing
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Tickets & posters just arrived from the printers. All systems go for Hurling for Cancer 2019 #HFC19 online tickets available via link in our bio #hurlingforcancer #newbridgeornowhere #gaa
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.@the2johnnies She’s in place @KildareGAA St Conleth’s park waiting for the lads to land. Broadcasting live from @Hurling4cancer 3-6pm this evening . Tickets at gate & Supporting #CancerResearch
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Hurling for Cancer has moved . 📍Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. 🗓️ 21 August . ⏱️ 6pm. 🚪Gates open 4pm. 🥎 Mini matches 5pm. 🔴GAA stars past & present . 🟡Pre match minis games. 🟢Pipe Band . 🟣Post match meet & greet. 🎟️Tickets ⬇️. @tommywalshkor
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.@the2johnnies will be broadcasting from 3-6 @RTE2fm roadcaster live from @Hurling4cancer next Tuesday at St Conleth’s Park Newbridge. Gates open 4.30pm. Tickets ⬇️.& at gate. Free parking @Whitewater_SC with your @Hurling4cancer ticket.@culsliotars
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Tune in to Saturday Night With Miriam @rte One tonight 10pm Jim Bolger @_Davy_Russel_ & Liam Griffin discuss upcoming @Hurling4cancer
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.@_Davy_Russel_'s team comes out on top with a 5:24 score v Jim Bolger's 6:15. Well done to everyone involved!
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.@IrishCancerSoc Thanks to all who played donated attended assisted & volunteered helping to make @Hurling4cancer a success. Attendance was over 6,000 Special thanks to @KildareGAA for providing St Conleth’s Pk, their staff the Gardaí security &first aid personnel. Míle Buíochas
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.@NaasRacecourse Photographer extraordinaire @patcashhealy spreading the word with Jim Bolger & Colm O’Rourke @Hurling4cancer Have you got your tickets?👇🏻 🎫 or at the gate 🗓13 August ⏱6pm #hurlingforcancer #HFC19
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Thanks to @RTEracing great feature on @Hurling4cancer with @_Davy_Russel_ @OllieCanning @jjdel82 🗓13 August 📌St Conleth’s Pk Newbridge ⏱6pm⚾️throw in 🎨🎤🎺🎸🥁entertainment beforehand 🎫Tickets or at gate #hurlingforcancer
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Thanks 2 supporters of #hurlingforcancer record attendance 3678 @KildareGAA staff @IrishCancerSoc volunteers players stars choir media 1/2
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Come to @Hurling4cancer . “You”ll have a thrill of a lifetime”.Liam Griffin . 🗓️ 21 August . 🕣 6pm. 📍Netwatch Cullen Park. 🚪Gates open 4pm. 🎟️ Tickets @_Davy_Russel_ @ferrycarrightl @OfficialWexGAA @Paulmcgrath5 @IrishCancerSoc
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See these guys in action next Tuesday @Hurling4cancer @LeeChin8 @_Davy_Russel_ & Mikey Fogarty winner of fitness challenge v @TJReid12Gym
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A huge thank you to our main sponsors @HannonTravel @EnfieldSV @SuperValuIRL who have been loyal supporters of @Hurling4cancer for many years.Also @culsliotars who design & supply our jerseys . #hurlingforcancer .#CancerResearch
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