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

Flukey

Why not? It is not my part of the country and in fact I'll be out of the country that night, but good luck to them.

Danno

I think it is the headline that is being put forward for argument here.

A bit distasteful IMO.

pickarooney

I'm sure there are parentless kids in Indonesia who were okay with it until this possibly-intentional pun surfaced (oh no! a water-related metaphor... in fact calling your county Waterford is a bit insensitive, no?).

Yavvy

FFS im also getting tired of the over reaction to any menchon of waves or water in relation to the sad events in Aisa... btw what is the mourning period for such a disaster in relation to sick jokes ?

pickarooney

The sicker, the quicker I think, or vice versa.