THURLES SARSFIELDS INTERNATIONAL HURLING

The Wild Geese, a team of US marines based in England, are amongst eight sides competing in the inaugural International Hurling 13's this weekend. Also participating are Kilburn Gaels and Robert Emmets (London), Keady (Armagh), Na Magha (Derry), Dunboyne (Meath), Naas (Kildare), and Naomh Monnine (Louth). The festival's opening is on Friday night 8th July, 2011 at Sarsfields Social Centre with the hurling action on Saturday at Morris Park and Sarsfield's own pitch. The winners will receive the Tom Semple Cup, presented to Thurles Sarsfields by the family of the late Tom Semple, in memory of the late Thurles and Tipperary GAA legend. We welcome all teams, mentors and followers to Thurles and wish you a most enjoyable visit to our town, home of the GAA.