Organisers tried to have Liam Miller match in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Organisers of the highly anticipated tribute match to Liam Miller made an unsuccessful attempt to host the occasion at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a bid to meet the huge demand for tickets.

A host of former Manchester United, Celtic, and Republic of Ireland stars are set to play the tribute match in aid of the family of the late Corkman at Turner’s Cross on Tuesday, September 25.

The match will be followed by a black tie gala dinner at Cork City Hall, where the tribute was officially launched yesterday. Details of the event were revealed by Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane, Cork Lord Mayor Mick Finn, Cork City FC manager John Caulfield, and developer Michael O’Flynn, a family friend of the Millers and chairman of the organising committee.