Athlone club to hold fundraising 'tailgate party' for Sunday's Superbowl

Athlone's Southern Gael's Hurling and Camogie Club is marking this weekend's Superbowl in a special way by holding a fundraising 'Tailgate Party' in the town's Sheraton Hotel.

Reigning champions the Kansas City Chiefs are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the concluding clash of the NFL season in New Orleans this Sunday night (kick-off 11.30pm Irish time).

Southern Gaels is planning to develop new pitch facilities in Fardrum, Athlone, and as part of that project the club has organised a Superbowl-themed gathering in the Sheraton from 8pm on Sunday.

The event will include American-style food, pre-match party games, a DJ set from Fergal D’Arcy, and the NFL showpiece fixture on big screens in the Hoey suite.

Admission is €50 and the club said there are limited tickets left. Tickets can be booked online here.