Sunderland vs Munster XI: 13th July, Thomond Park.

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11/05/2010, 2:44 PM
Jofspring

Sunderland vs Munster XI: 13th July, Thomond Park.

Announced today:

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Sunderland AFC V Munster XI
Premiership Football arrives on Shannonside
Sunderland to take on Munster XI on 'A Day For Shane'

Premiership side Sunderland AFC will take on the first ever Munster XI soccer side in a charity game at Thomond Park on July 13th next, it was announced today. 'A Day For Shane', which is being held in aid of the Shane Geoghegan Trust, will feature a programme of sporting events of all codes, the centre piece of which will be the star-studded soccer match at 7.45pm.

Details of the game were announced at an official press launch in Limerick today by Sunderland Chairman Niall Quinn, Munster Rugby President Declan Madden, CEO of Munster FC and Limerick FC Pat O'Sullivan, and Tony Geoghegan of the Shane Geoghegan Trust.

more details here.
12/05/2010, 9:39 AM
Monkfish

Garryowen RFC must be over the moon with this one.
12/05/2010, 9:44 AM
joeSoap

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Originally Posted by Monkfish

Garryowen RFC must be over the moon with this one.

I'd say Shane Geoghegan's family and friends are over the moon with this, as should all sports fans. Looks like a great day, and it will be great to see a premiership side play in Thomond Park. Everyone's a winner here I think.
12/05/2010, 10:26 AM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by joeSoap

I'd say Shane Geoghegan's family and friends are over the moon with this, .

Do they get the money?
12/05/2010, 10:41 AM
Jofspring

It goes to the Shane Geoghegan Trust. Don't know what the trust actually covers but i think there is a website or something for the trust so details are probably on that.
12/05/2010, 11:05 AM
Ash

What kind of crowds do you think will be at this?
International football at Thomond didnt exactly have people rushing for tickets,
will a bottom half EPL team fare out better or do you think more people will go to
support the cause rather than the event?
12/05/2010, 11:33 AM
Jofspring

I think some will go to support the cause and some will go just to see the Football. I think the main thing that killed the crowds for the international matches was they weren't exactly the most attractive fixture and seemed more like token games for the other side of the country. The prices weren't good either. The crowd for the South Africa game was awful especially as the team put no effort in against Australia and it really seemed they didn't want to be there. People down here won't pay €50 to watch players that don't try. €20 is a much more reasonable price and i'm looking forward to hopefully a good day out.
12/05/2010, 12:18 PM
LK37oldskool

a reasonable price will attract a good crowd,hopefully Limerick can do some PR around this time and get some interest in the club stirred up.
12/05/2010, 12:26 PM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by LK37oldskool

a reasonable price will attract a good crowd,hopefully Limerick can do some PR around this time and get some interest in the club stirred up.

If Limerick can keep going well in the league this could be one of the best opportunities in years to entice people in to the home games for the remainder of the season. :ball:
12/05/2010, 1:27 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

Don't know what the trust actually covers

Neither do I, anyone know?
12/05/2010, 1:28 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

If Limerick can keep going well in the league this could be one of the best opportunities in years to entice people in to the home games for the remainder of the season. :ball:

How would this entice people to come to Limerick games? not having a go, just asking.
12/05/2010, 1:39 PM
juniorballer

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Originally Posted by Monkfish

Neither do I, anyone know?

The website, while having lots of pages, tells you nothing about the trust and who its beneficiaries are. This is disappointing because if I'm going to part with my hard earned for charity I'd at least like to know here the money is going.

I'm not saying anything hookey is going on, but the people running the trust should state its goals, intentions and beneficiaries.
12/05/2010, 1:43 PM
joeSoap

Just looked at the trust website and it isn't very clear as to who gets the proceeds. A mission statement would help clear this up.
Nice idea though, hope its a success.
12/05/2010, 1:46 PM
harpin

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

If Limerick can keep going well in the league this could be one of the best opportunities in years to entice people in to the home games for the remainder of the season. :ball:

People will go to this match who have never seen a Limerick match and will never see a Limerick match
12/05/2010, 1:50 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by juniorballer

The website, while having lots of pages, tells you nothing about the trust and who its beneficiaries are. This is disappointing because if I'm going to part with my hard earned for charity I'd at least like to know here the money is going.

I'm not saying anything hookey is going on, but the people running the trust should state its goals, intentions and beneficiaries.

I cant agree more, seriously dont mind supporting it as long as the money is not being used to sponsor Garryowen RFC or something. Maybe its used to support the families of other innocent victims of crime?

Oh no wait, did they play rugby? no? who cares?
12/05/2010, 2:16 PM
Lim till i die

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Originally Posted by Ash

What kind of crowds do you think will be at this?

5000 tops

Sunderwho??

Shane Geoghan what??

Munster XI??
12/05/2010, 2:35 PM
joeSoap

I'd say there will be around 10-12,000 at it. Given that it should be a summers evening, a good cause and Lanky Nialls PR machine behind it.
12/05/2010, 2:41 PM
joeSoap

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Originally Posted by Lim till i die

Munster XI??

Hayes in goal obviously, with O'Connell and Quinlan the centre halves.Horan and Flannery full backs, with Wallace and O'Leary on the wings. Earls and Howlett to control the middle of the park with ROG and Stringer up front.
12/05/2010, 3:52 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by joeSoap

Quinlan

Do Sunderland really want to risk the eyes of millions of pounds worth of players with this fella?
12/05/2010, 4:11 PM
Lim till i die

It is a mysterious cause joe

Here's what it says on the website in the "About the Trust" section:

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'From the day we lost Shane, we’ve been fighting for his memory. Fighting for his memory because of the danger that he may be remembered only by the manner of his dying. That would be another tragedy.

We, his family, want Shane Geoghegan to be remembered for his life and the way he lived it. He was a contributor. He made other people’s lives better. His name should continue to remind people of that wonderful quality, and that’s the reason for this Trust. It is the continuing contribution of a young man who lived a full, happy and generous life.'

Mary Geoghegan, Shane’s Mam

'Why should we honour Shane? His family and friends would say Shane was special and deserves to be honoured but I am sure that all families would say that about their loved ones. What was special about Shane was that he was so normal. He represented every mother’s son or daughter who goes for a night out and doesn’t come home. Through the work of the Trust we want to ensure that our response to Shane’s death is a beacon of light, helping lives shine.’

Tony Geoghegan, Shane's Uncle

Now I have nothing against any of them, twas terrible what happened, but, erm, what its all about??

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