PHOTO GALLERY: Barbecue evening at McDonnell's Pub, Newbridge

Celebration after 'Hurling for Cancer' event

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Leader reporter

26 Aug 2016

Players and fans mingled at the barbecue evening held at McDonnell's, Newbridge, after the recent 'Hurling for Cancer' match at St Conleth's Park.

It was the fifth annual event organised by jockey Davy Russell and trainer Jim Bolger, and stars including Tommy Walsh, Niall Quinn, Charlie Carter, Eoin Kelly, Lee Chin, Mikey Fogarty, Damien Fitzhenry and DJ Carey took part. Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh acted as emcee. Some €105,000 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society.

Photos: Tony Keane

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