Smiles trump scores as Hurling for Cancer Research match draws big crowd to Carlow

The scoreboard couldn't go into double figures for goals so three points were added on instead for the last few goals.

Jim Bolger's Stars' Chris Crummy tackles Patrick Horgan of Davy Russell's Best during the Hurling for Cancer Research match. Pic: ©INPHO/Leah Scholes

Hurling for Cancer Research: Jim Bolger's Stars 9-25 Davy Russell's Best 8-14 

Long before the Killeshin Pipe Band led the pre-match parade, the main stand in Netwatch Cullen Park was already wedged.