Waterford and Cork will play a Senior Hurling Challenge at Fraher Field on Saturday,
January 4 in aid of former Déise hurler Brian Greene and Waterford Hospice.
Greene was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and is currently undergoing treatment. The match was launched at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan last night. Tickets will be priced at €10. Throw in is at 5 o’clock.
Greene achieved Munster glory with both Waterford and Mount Sion in 2002. The number seven fell to his knees at the final whistle when the Déise won their first provincial title in 39 years against Tipperary at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Five-time All Star John Mullane is a member of the organising committee alongside Sonya Kelly and Seán Daly. He is calling on Waterford and Cork fans to come out in force on January 4.
“We’re always looking for something to do in the immediate aftermath of Christmas. We get fed up of the turkey, the tins of Roses and the USA biscuits! Under lights in Dungarvan, I think you’ll see a huge crowd. It’s all about giving something back. That’s what we do in Waterford. It’s not about De La Salle or Mount Sion or Ballygunner or Lismore. When people are struggling, when people need a dig out, we all row in together and we help out. That’s what we’re doing.”
