A host of well-known faces from the world of sport and entertainment will gather in Galway this weekend for the Samaritans Celebrity Soccer Match at Terryland Park.
Former Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner may even end up re-enacting the famous ‘Timofte versus Bonner’ penalty save from Italia ’90 as he lines out alongside the likes of Moone Boy actor John O’Dowd, RTE Sport’s Tony O’Donoghue, members of the Hardy Bucks and JOE.ie and Her.ie owner Niall McGarry at Terryland Park on Friday night.
A host of League of Ireland players and GAA All-Stars, Fair City cast members and more surprise guests will also be togging out for the charity match, which is sponsored by Lifes2good and being staged in conjunction with the Galway Football Association.
Charities ACT for Meningitis and Samaritans Galway have come together to host this fabulous evening of soccer and entertainment and the fun doesn’t stop on the pitch as Monroes Live will be hosting a VIP after-party and will be issuing half-price entry vouchers for all ticket holders over 18.
ACT for Meningitis is a non-profit organisation based in Galway, Ireland. It was established in 2011 by Siobhán and Noel Carroll, who lost their precious daughter Aoibhe, aged 4, to Meningitis in 2008. ACT is here to offer support to everyone affected by Meningitis while also raising awareness of this life-changing disease.
Samaritans provide emotional support to people who are experiencing feelings of anxiety and distress including those experiencing thoughts and feelings of suicide. Samaritans believe that early intervention is absolutely crucial and for people to make contact with them at the very early onset of their distress. Samaritans are available whenever you are; 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
ACT with Samaritans Celebrity Soccer Match, Deacy Park, Terryland takes place this Friday, 29th November. Gates open at 6.30pm for 7.30pm kick off. Come along, show your support and don’t miss the opportunity to meet with your favourite celebrities!
Tickets cost €10 for Adults with U16s free and are available from O’Brien’s Newsagents, William Street, on-line on
Monroe's website or through your local soccer club. Further details are available on the
event's Facebook page, on e-mail at
actwithsams@gmail.com or by phone at (091) 380058.
