Ghostbusters star Bill Murray attends at All-Ireland hurling quarter final
The Ghostbusters star attended the game with JP McManus
American actor and comedian, Bill Murray, left, with businessman JP McManus during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final match between Galway and Cork at the FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
The surprise appearance of Ghostbusters star Bill Murray at the All- Ireland hurling quarter-final yesterday delighted some fans while leaving others baffled.
The Hollywood legend was spotted enjoying all the action alongside JP McManus, the well-known businessman and racehorse owner, at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Bill Murray, left, with businessman JP McManus during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final match between Galway and Cork at the FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
The Groundhog Day actor and staunch Limerick hurling backer McManus, watched as Galway booked their spot in the semi-finals after a one point win over Cork.
Taking to Twitter, one fan said they hoped he would bring "a bit of extra ghost busting firepower for second half".
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Meanwhile, McManus is hosting his Pro-Am golf tournament at Adare Manor in the coming weeks. The early July event will feature Tiger Woods and some of golf's biggest names playing alongside celebrities.
Murray spent a number of weeks in Ireland last summer filming a YouTube series alongside author Tom Coyne to play some of the country's best golf courses.
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