You couldnt make this stuff up!

KevIRL

Unprecedented derby to take place for tsunami aid


January 31, 2005

eircom League Premier Division side Waterford United will take on the county’s hurling side in a specially-arranged charity match in aid of the GOAL Tsunami disaster appeal at United’s Regional Sports Centre next Friday week, February 11th.

Both sports are enjoying the crest of the wave in the county at present – Waterford United reached their first FAI Senior Cup final in 18 years last October, while the county’s hurlers are the reigning Munster senior hurling champions.

And the organizers will hope that that will translate into a major turn-out on the night.

As well as raising funds for GOAL, it is also hoped that two boats – aptly named The Blues and The Deise - will be commissioned, to be presented to a village in the disaster struck area.

Waterford player/manager Alan Reynolds said: “We were all touched by the scale of the disaster in South East Asia. Our own John Frost had only just come back from Thailand so his memories were fresh in the mind and he was one of the first to suggest we do something. I think it will be a fantastic night at the RSC and it is only a small thing we can do to help.”

Waterford hurling star Paul Flynn – who was once a budding goalkeeper at Aston Villa before turning his attentions to the sliotar – is also looking forward to the occasions.

He said: “When Alan first approached me there was no hesitation. I spoke to some of the players and got the blessing of the County Board so we will bring as full a panel as we can to the RSC. And we’ll be looking for the win!”

The game will kick off at 7.30pm, and admission is €10 for adults and €5 for children.

Tickets available from:

Waterford United Offices in Parnell Street
Harvey Travel, Gladstone Street, Waterford
Gregory’s Clothes for Men, Patrick Street, Waterford
Paul Flynn’s, Lombard Street, Waterford
David Walsh, Dungarvan
Newws & Star Office, Michael Street, Waterford

gimmick

Fair play to Waterford United for getting involved, heres hoping the people of waterford will get behind them now as much as they do the hurling team.

Hope it gets a big turn out.

mike65

Call me Betsy but what sport are they actually going to play?

Mike.

galwaydude

whats happening with daryl murphy, is he off too ipswich at the end of feb

Drag00n79

Don't think he is. I heard he has signed a new contract with the Blues til 2006.

KevIRL

KevIRL wrote:

Unprecedented derby to take place for tsunami aid




Both sports are enjoying the crest of the wave in the county at present –

thats just gold though dont you think?

Chucky the tree

KevIRL wrote:

thats just gold though dont you think?

not for hurling!

gimmick

Shamrok wrote:

I heard he has signed a new contract with the Blues til 2006.

Correct, but Ipswich are reckoned to be weighing up an offer. Basically i think Murphy wants Waterford to get a few quid if he does leave, and the reported figure is in the region of stg£250k! If true, its about bloody time an Irish club got a realistic fee for their players.