Ex-Premier League player to visit Kilkenny club this weekend
From this week’s Freshford Notes in the Kilkenny People
Former Irish international soccer star Glen Whelan will visit Freshford on Sunday to officially open Freshford Town’s new astroturf pitch at Woodview.
The 42 year old played with Stoke City and Aston Villa in the Premier League and played 91 times for the Republic of Ireland.
The club will hold a fun day on Sunday in conjunction with the opening with plenty of fun and games. There will be a special penalty tournament with teams of five including goalie at €100 per team. The winners will receive €1,000 and the Gerry O’Reilly Cup. There will also be fun and games, music and food starting at 12 noon.
All are welcome along for a great day of entertainment and fun.