Celtic are heading to Ireland next week for a historic match against Cork City at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The Cork Super Cup match between Celtic and Cork City is only the fourth ever soccer match to be staged at the GAA stadium, and is the first ever competitive men’s game.

And the game on Tuesday, July 8 (KO: 6pm) is also expected to provide a potential €6million economic boost to the area.

Organisers have been engaging with local businesses, including those in the hospitality sector, as the event will bring significant numbers of visitors to the city of Cork and the wider county.

The Cork Super Cup is a joint initiative between Cork GAA and sports marketing agency Druid Sport to bring another record-breaking mid-summer event to the stadium.

Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome football giants Celtic FC and our own local soccer heroes, Cork City FC to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for what is promising to be a really exciting evening of sport and family fun.

“The launch of the Cork Super Cup was well received locally and we have been getting a lot of support from businesses across all sectors including retail, hospitality and transport.

“Events such as this generate important funds for the stadium to be enjoyed by all.”

Valerie O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council said: “We are very lucky in Cork City to have a venue such as SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and I would like to congratulate Cork GAA on bringing another big event to the city this summer.

“The Cork Super Cup will provide a boost to the local economy as well as an enjoyable evening for sport fans, young and old alike.”

The winners of the game on Tuesday night will lift a specially commissioned Cork Super Cup trophy, designed by former Cork GAA legend, Ger McCarthy.

Iarnród Éireann has updated its schedule to facilitate those travelling to the game with the last rail service from Cork Kent to Dublin Heuston now departing at 9.25pm on the day. This train will also stop at Mallow, Limerick Junction, Thurles and Portlaoise.

There will also be a late train to Limerick, leaving Kent Station at 9:25pm while match goers from Kerry will be able to avail of the Tralee train, leaving Kent Station at 8:55pm

There are very limited stand tickets available for the Cork Super Cup and these are available to purchase via CorkSuperCup.com/tickets or directly from ticketmaster.ie

Celtic’s Cork Super Cup trip expected to provide €6m economic boost to the area