Limerick Charity Cup Final Set For St. Stephen’s Day

The 91st holding of the Limerick Charity Cup, supported by sporting Limerick, comes to a climax this St. Stephen’s Day, Saturday, 26th December with the much anticipated meeting in the final between Young Munster and Old Crescent at Tom Clifford Park, (kick-off 5pm).

Young Munster defeated Nenagh Ormond and UL Bohemian on their path to the final with their opponents Old Crescent overcoming Shannon and Garryowen. Both clubs are enjoying a good season in the All Ireland League which sets the tone for a thrilling match.

The competition was originally known as the Hospital Cup introduced in 1924 to raise funds for St. Johns and Barrington Hospitals. The name was later changed to the Limerick Charity Cup to encapsulate other charities. The proceeds of the competition this year will go to Milford Hospice, the IRFU Charitable Trust and the Redemptorist Fathers Christmas Poor Campaign.

The match between Young Munster and Old Crescent will honour the memory of Michael Kelly who was a member of Young Munster, a distinguished member of the Munster Branch and a close friend of Rev Fr. JG Guinane SJ, founding member of Old Crescent. The Kelly Cup is played for annually on St. Stephen’s Day.

Munster Rugby look forward to your valued support of the Limerick Charity Cup and its charities this year whilst remembering the huge contributions of Michael Kelly to local rugby.