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Dolphin take on Cork Con' in tomorrow night's AIL fixture

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Friday Night Derby In Musgrave Park

13 October 2011, 9:58 am

By The Editor

As part of the Ulster Bank All Ireland League "Friday Night Lights" series, Dolphin will host Cork Constitution in a Division 1 'A' clash tomorrow night, 14th October in Musgrave Park, ko 7.30

This fixture promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams having won their respective two league matches to date. Cork Con’ and Dolphin currently stand in third and fourth position on the league table just below Clontarf and Shannon.

The “Friday Night Lights” fixtures were hugely popular last season and the host club will be anticipating a big attendance for this local derby.

Dolphin welcome back Tomas O’Leary into their squad who has been released by Munster Rugby to continue his rehabilitation from a long-term back problem.

Adult entry to Musgrave Park is €10 with free admission for under 18’s.

The half-time charity kicking competition will feature local celebrities:

Doug Howlett (Munster and New Zealand)
Pat O'Connell (Queen's Cork ambassador)
Breffny Morgan (TV3's The Apprentice)
Rena Buckley (Cork Ladies Gaelic football star)
Jimmy Kerrigan (Former All-Star footballer)

Pre match meal tickets in the Dolphin clubhouse can be purchased at a designated gate between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm tomorrow evening (€20 including match entry). Complimentary finger food and postmatch entertainment will also be provided and all are welcome.