In Pictures: Great Night In Newbridge For Hurling For Cancer Research

5,500 turned out at St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge on Tuesday for the sixth year of Hurling for Cancer Research.

The game, organised by racing trainer Jim Bolger and jockey Davy Russell, has raised €700,000 to date.

Last night's game, which was between Davy Russell's Best and Jim Bolger's Star, was a thriller. It featured 11 goals along with stars of the game past and present. There were also well-known names from other sports.

Davy Russell's team, managed by Brian Cody, beat Jim Bolger's side, managed by Davy Fitzgerald, 5-20 to 6-12.

Photos by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Davy Russell and Lee Chin inspect the line-ups with Brian Cody in the background

Umpires Colm O'Rourke and Tadhg Furlong

Shane 'Dusty' Foley in action against John 'Tipperary póg mo thóin' Mulhall

Umpires Rich Ricci (left) and Willie Mullins (right)

Niall Quinn challenged by JJ Delaney

Paul McGrath and Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Stephen Hunt representing Jim Bolger's Stars

Jackie Tyrrell and referee Cyril Farrell

Ollie Canning and JJ Delaney and Michael Duignan

Anna Geary playing for Davy Russell’s Best

Paul McGrath and Niall Quinn

Paul McGrath and Ronnie Delany

Johnny Smacks of 'The 2 Johnnies' in action against JJ Delaney

Davy Russell presented with the cup

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