Sunderland have announced that they will play a Munster XI selection in a challenge game at Thomond Park on July 13th in aid of the Shane Geoghegan Trust, the charity set up in memory of the former Garryowen rugby player who was shot dead in Limerick in November 2008 in a case of mistaken identity
The game, which will kick-off at 7.45pm, will be the centre piece of ‘A Day For Shane’ which will include a range of other sporting events.
Organisers hope to attract a number of established international footballers with links to Munster to be part of the selection, with the remainder of the side being comprised of players from League of Ireland and senior club sides throughout the province.
Former Republic of Ireland striker and Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn was in Limerick today for the launch of the event and is confident that the day will be a big success.
“We are bringing the team over to support the ongoing work that the Shane Geoghegan Trust so valuably carries out,” said Quinn. “All funds from the night will go to this marvellous initiative and we hope to continue supporting it for a long time.”
Day tickets for the event are priced at €20 for adults and €5 for children.