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8th September 2017
09:51am BST

Micheál Donoghue's men took on a selection of stars from Galway's hurling past - including a host of players from the county's golden 1980s period - and all proceeds were going to the family of Tony Keady, who unfortunately passed away last month.
Among those taking part in the game were Joe Cooney and Gerry McInerney, lining up to take on their sons, Joseph and Gearoid, who were on the Croke Park pitch when the Déise were defeated on Sunday. The legends team were also boosted with some former Offaly and Clare stars too.
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According to journalist John Fallon, the 1980s team let the young pups have it.
'Referee Christy Browne decided to stop counting after an early flurry of goals from the 1980s team,' Fallon reports, 'but a replay has not been ruled out.'The older guard showing the upstarts how it is done. Scoreboards aside, the night was a huge credit to all involved. Some 7,000 fans were in attendance - including the Southern Kings rugby club - and there was a wonderful reception for Keady's widow, Margaret, and the couple's four children.
Fantastic scenes in Athenry and some hurling lessons doled out, from one generation to the next.Explore more on these topics: