All Ireland hurling final tickets

Clare in Exile

For the hurling final any time I've gone in on the day looking for a ticket I've always picked one up around Gills. However, most of those finals involved Kilkenny. The final this year seems to have the highest demand in years - what do you reckon, should I still head in tomorrow and have a look around? It's the first year where I think demand for hurling final tickets will be higher than for the football final...

Motivator

Clare in Exile wrote: »

For the hurling final any time I've gone in on the day looking for a ticket I've always picked one up around Gills. However, most of those finals involved Kilkenny. The final this year seems to have the highest demand in years - what do you reckon, should I still head in tomorrow and have a look around? It's the first year where I think demand for hurling final tickets will be higher than for the football final...

Last year we walked up along passed the Big Tree, Quinns and even went down as far as Fagan’s just to see what crowd was like around the place and people with “Tickets Wanted” signs were literally falling over each other. I had never seen it before. This year tickets are the same if not in even more demand. Pubs on the day are sketchy enough, if you’re prepared to go early I’d try somewhere closer to town early in the morning. Often people with spare tickets may have breakfast in town and wait until they get close to Croke Park to get rid of the ticket. It’s worth a try that way because I just can’t see everyone getting lucky around the pubs in Drumcondra on the day. That may have been the case with Kilkenny matches when they were a thousand or two short of capacity every year but last year and this year I think you could could spare seats in the stadium on your hands. Best of luck.

liam7831

Every year seems to be the highest demand in years

djPSB

liam7831 wrote: »

Every year seems to be the highest demand in years

No it doesn't.

Last two finals involve teams that haven't won in a few decades. Galways first win in 29, Limerick looking to end a 45 year drought. Special days for supporters.

paddyirish23

If anyone hears or had a spare ticket ill be up in Dublin tomorrow morning will pay face value or willing to travel to pick up today, getting desperate at this stage now!!
Hopefully some start showing up today!
If all comes to it ill be watching from the big tree, Luimneach Abu!!

Presidentmr

DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR TICKETS ðŸ™ðŸ™

Son and I mad hurling supporters and desperate to go but no hope of tickets.

Can collect today or tomorrow. Would really appreciate it if anyone can help out.

Fann Linn

paddyirish23 wrote: »

If anyone hears or had a spare ticket ill be up in Dublin tomorrow morning will pay face value or willing to travel to pick up today, getting desperate at this stage now!!
Hopefully some start showing up today!
If all comes to it ill be watching from the big tree, Luimneach Abu!!

On the Mayo thread they're saying the Big Tree has been sold. Not going too well for ye so far!

paddyirish23

Fann Linn wrote: »

On the Mayo thread they're saying the Big Tree has been sold. Not going too well for ye so far!

Ah ****e:D

DaveR1

Is hill 16 split into 2 sections? Have 2 tickets one for section A the other for section B... Are the sections enforced for all ireland? Didn't take notice for semi final!

billyhead

DaveR1 wrote: »

Is hill 16 split into 2 sections? Have 2 tickets one for section A the other for section B... Are the sections enforced for all ireland? Didn't take notice for semi final!

yes. Its split into A, B & C. A is over at the cusack side and B behind the goals. The stewards are strict on letting people move between the sections.

Clare in Exile

Might head in tomorrow so and see if I can source a ticket, will probably try around Gills/Dorset Street area (and Gresham on the way down). Hopefully will pick something up...

brendanwalsh

I might have to wax the ass and put on my red panties at this stage to get a ticket for the auld lad.

ProudDUB

DaveR1 wrote: »

Is hill 16 split into 2 sections? Have 2 tickets one for section A the other for section B... Are the sections enforced for all ireland? Didn't take notice for semi final!

Get there early enough & you can go to whatever section you want. Once on the Hill, there is no barrier stopping you from moving about & you can move freely between the sections. No one will make you go to whatever section it says on your ticket.

However, once it gets about half full (the central section behind the goal fills up first) the Guards & stewards will lock the gates under the terrace that lead to the entry steps up to the Hill. This is to stop people going up to the sections that are already full. When that happens, you have no option but to enter the Hill via whatever entry way is still open. The later you arrive, the more chance there is of you being directed towards the side section towards the Cusack. Get there early & you can stand wherever you want, regardless what section is printed on your ticket. The sections aren't enforced.

DVDM93

ProudDUB wrote: »

Get there early enough & you can go to whatever section you want. Once on the Hill, there is no barrier stopping you from moving about & you can move freely between the sections. No one will make you go to whatever section it says on your ticket.

However, once it gets about half full (the central section behind the goal fills up first) the Guards & stewards will lock the gates under the terrace that lead to the entry steps up to the Hill. This is to stop people going up to the sections that are already full. When that happens, you have no option but to enter the Hill via whatever entry way is still open. The later you arrive, the more chance there is of you being directed towards the side section towards the Cusack. Get there early & you can stand wherever you want, regardless what section is printed on your ticket. The sections aren't enforced.

what would a Dub know about Hill 16?




:P




Cracking post, will help a lot of people & ease the anxieties of those thinking they might end up getting separated from their families/friends.

Fair play!

rubbledoubledo

ProudDUB wrote: »

Get there early enough & you can go to whatever section you want. Once on the Hill, there is no barrier stopping you from moving about & you can move freely between the sections. No one will make you go to whatever section it says on your ticket.

However, once it gets about half full (the central section behind the goal fills up first) the Guards & stewards will lock the gates under the terrace that lead to the entry steps up to the Hill. This is to stop people going up to the sections that are already full. When that happens, you have no option but to enter the Hill via whatever entry way is still open. The later you arrive, the more chance there is of you being directed towards the side section towards the Cusack. Get there early & you can stand wherever you want, regardless what section is printed on your ticket. The sections aren't enforced.

Great Post.
Clears up everything

Bonniedog

As PD said, depends on what time you get in. If you come late you will most likely be up high at Cusack end. Which is not bad spot as it happens.


Worst place I was at last Tipp Cats final and ended up behind the goal and the Perspex and the sun. We did get good view of Tommy almost decapitating Galvin (?)

DVDM93

Bonniedog wrote: »

As PD said, depends on what time you get in. If you come late you will most likely be up high at Cusack end. Which is not bad spot as it happens.


Worst place I was at last Tipp Cats final and ended up behind the goal and the Perspex and the sun. We did get good view of Tommy almost decapitating Galvin (?)

I was about half way up the Cusack side along more so the side for the Galway Tipp semi last year, it was perfect.

I find if you're behind the goal the net can be a bit distracting tbh.

Presidentmr

Any suggestions for the Nally Terrace with a 12 year old?

ProudDUB

About half way up. Either directly in front of, or directly behind a barrier. End of a row, beside the steps to the tunnel is a good shout. The steps have to be kept clear. Spectators aren't allowed stand on them (health & safety) in theory, but the stewards are usually okish with kids using them to get a better view.

The sections and rows and seat numbers on the Hill & Nally tickets are purely for the sale and printing of tickets. So if someone in the ticket office wants to sell and print off 10 Hill tickets, you enter into your 'puter Section B, row J, seats 1-10. It's so they can keep count of each individual ticket sold. The individual section/row/seat assignment is never adhered to. Clear as mud, right?

kala85

Motivator wrote: »

Last year we walked up along passed the Big Tree, Quinns and even went down as far as Fagan’s just to see what crowd was like around the place and people with “Tickets Wanted” signs were literally falling over each other. I had never seen it before. This year tickets are the same if not in even more demand. Pubs on the day are sketchy enough, if you’re prepared to go early I’d try somewhere closer to town early in the morning. Often people with spare tickets may have breakfast in town and wait until they get close to Croke Park to get rid of the ticket. It’s worth a try that way because I just can’t see everyone getting lucky around the pubs in Drumcondra on the day. That may have been the case with Kilkenny matches when they were a thousand or two short of capacity every year but last year and this year I think you could could spare seats in the stadium on your hands. Best of luck.

Last year was the worst for people looking for tickets and for people with signs and a lack of tickets being available.

The hardest finals to get tickets were 2005 Cork vs galway, 2013 clare vs Cork, 2017 and this year.

With kilkenny involved in the last few years, demand decreased a bit and you could get one around Croke Park.

Sure it was only two years ago in 2016 where tickets went on sale on ticket master for the all Ireland.

Presidentmr

ProudDUB wrote: »

About half way up. Either directly in front of, or directly behind a barrier. End of a row, beside the steps to the tunnel is a good shout. The steps have to be kept clear. Spectators aren't allowed stand on them (health & safety) in theory, but the stewards usually okish with kids using them to get a better view.

The sections and rows and seat numbers on the Hill & Nally tickets are purely for the sale and printing of tickets. So if someone in the ticket office wants to sell and print off 10 Hill tickets, you enter into your 'puter Section B, row J, seats 1-10. It's so they can keep count of each individual ticket sold. The individual section/row/seat assignment is never adhered to. Clear as mud, right?

Thanks very much ProudDub!

Presidentmr

ProudDUB wrote: »

About half way up. Either directly in front of, or directly behind a barrier. End of a row, beside the steps to the tunnel is a good shout. The steps have to be kept clear. Spectators aren't allowed stand on them (health & safety) in theory, but the stewards usually okish with kids using them to get a better view.

The sections and rows and seat numbers on the Hill & Nally tickets are purely for the sale and printing of tickets. So if someone in the ticket office wants to sell and print off 10 Hill tickets, you enter into your 'puter Section B, row J, seats 1-10. It's so they can keep count of each individual ticket sold. The individual section/row/seat assignment is never adhered to. Clear as mud, right?

Thanks very much ProudDub!

ProudDUB

Nae bother. Btw, my definition of "early" would be around half time of the minor match. That's when I usually try to get there for Dubs finals. The seriously choice spots in front of the barriers are usually gone by then, but I never have any issues finding a pure daycint spot to set up camp. It is possible it may fill up earlier tomorrow, given you'll have people coming up on early trains & whatnot, at a time of day that no self respecting Dub would ever be up at of a Sunday morning.

thewheel2.0

In Dublin all day and no sign of tickets around or from sources back home. Getting desperate now.

If anyone has one spare give me a shout over PM. Anywhere in the grounds will do.

Will be getting a season ticket next year, this is too stressful

Edgware

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

In Dublin all day and no sign of tickets around or from sources back home. Getting desperate now.

If anyone has one spare give me a shout over PM. Anywhere in the grounds will do.

Will be getting a season ticket next year, this is too stressful

Its the bandwagon effect

djPSB

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

In Dublin all day and no sign of tickets around or from sources back home. Getting desperate now.

If anyone has one spare give me a shout over PM. Anywhere in the grounds will do.

Will be getting a season ticket next year, this is too stressful

Where did you look in Dublin?

ProudDUB

Season's on Baggot St might be a good spot for Limerick folk to scrounge for a ticket.

Take a look at Club Limerick Dublin (@ClubLmkDub): https://twitter.com/ClubLmkDub?s=09

Flannery's on Camden St are also having an Up For The Match thingy too, but it's not Limerick centric.

https://twitter.com/DuignanMichael/status/1030709055843651584?s=19

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Galway fundraiser on in D2s right about now, anyone up in Dub not sorted should be there.

Bonniedog

DVDM93 wrote: »

I was about half way up the Cusack side along more so the side for the Galway Tipp semi last year, it was perfect.

I find if you're behind the goal the net can be a bit distracting tbh.

Behind the goal is worst place. Often wonder why some Dubs regulars make it their spot. Anywhere above the fence on Cusack side is perfect. Enjoy,

westcork67

kala85 wrote: »

Last year was the worst for people looking for tickets and for people with signs and a lack of tickets being available.

The hardest finals to get tickets were 2005 Cork vs galway, 2013 clare vs Cork, 2017 and this year.

With kilkenny involved in the last few years, demand decreased a bit and you could get one around Croke Park.

Sure it was only two years ago in 2016 where tickets went on sale on ticket master for the all Ireland.

I'm a bit older than ya! Hardest I ever remember was the 1984 Centenary Final in Thurles against Offaly - Cork had lost the previous two finals and there wasn't one to be had anywhere

ProudDUB

Bonniedog wrote: »

Behind the goal is worst place. Often wonder why some Dubs regulars make it their spot. Anywhere above the fence on Cusack side is perfect. Enjoy,

Best seat in the house for a Kerry Killer special.

(Do you want to explain do these good hurling folk who Kev Mc is, or will I?)

Bass Reeves

Be very careful buying any ticket after gates are open. Some cute boys line up and after the tickets are scanned pass them back and lad at the rear goes and sell the tickets. When you arrive with your ticket it scan's as already used for entry.

MattressRick

Bass Reeves wrote: »

Be very careful buying any ticket after gates are open. Some cute boys line up and after the tickets are scanned pass them back and lad at the rear goes and sell the tickets. When you arrive with your ticket it scan's as already used for entry.

Heard of that but probably only works for hill tickets where the scummer gone in can't be traced?

Bass Reeves

MattressRick wrote: »

Heard of that but probably only works for hill tickets where the scummer gone in can't be traced?

Happened to a friend of mine two years ago no come back. Not sure if they follow up now but did not two years ago.

kala85

Bass Reeves wrote: »

Happened to a friend of mine two years ago no come back. Not sure if they follow up now but did not two years ago.

They should really tear the tickets like in the old days..

Its not really good enough that a scam like that can happen in today's world.

irishgrover

I have 3 tickets...2 lower Davin (not together) and one hill.... If anyone is interested in a swap for 2 seats beside each other please let me know as I would prefer for my kid to be with me. Thanks and best of luck to all who are still searching

kala85

Cannot wait for this match today.

I hope it will be a classic.

Pistachios & cream

Anyone want to swap a Davin for 2 nally tickets. Long shot but if you don’t ask....

EDIT. I have one davin looking for 2 nally

DaveR1

ahayes84 wrote: »

Anyone want to swap a Davin for 2 nally tickets. Long shot but if you don’t ask....

Pm sent

EDIT: Sorry read that the other way

thewheel2.0

ProudDUB wrote: »

Season's on Baggot St might be a good spot for Limerick folk to scrounge for a ticket.

Take a look at Club Limerick Dublin (@ClubLmkDub): https://twitter.com/ClubLmkDub?s=09

Flannery's on Camden St are also having an Up For The Match thingy too, but it's not Limerick centric.

https://twitter.com/DuignanMichael/status/1030709055843651584?s=19

I was in a gig I had booked long before Limerick got to the All Ireland getting depressed cause I was missing the Season's up for the match event and it would be a good shout for tickets.

Then I saw this post about Flannery's, I wandered down and the event was long over, only saw one Galway Jersey at the front. Said I'd go all the way into the back and found the only two lads in Limerick jerseys.

They were pissed with each other cause one of their "dedicated fan" friends and got sorted for tickets elsewhere and wouldn't collect tickets they were begging for.

They had a text drafted to turn down the tickets and burn their best source forever (a GAA football star who was getting hassled by a celebrity for tickets but kept them for these lads). Then I strolled in and struck up a chat with them!

I stayed for one pint but got into me leaba early, got up at 6:30 and drove to Armagh to meet a lad with tickets.

Thank you Boards and those lads in Flannery's are an absolute credit to Limerick. Hon Limerick

ProudDUB

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

I was in a gig I had booked long before Limerick got to the All Ireland getting depressed cause I was missing the Season's up for the match event and it would be a good shout for tickets.

Then I saw this post about Flannery's, I wandered down and the event was long over, only saw one Galway Jersey at the front. Said I'd go all the way into the back and found the only two lads in Limerick jerseys.

They were pissed with each other cause one of their "dedicated fan" friends and got sorted for tickets elsewhere and wouldn't collect tickets they were begging for.

They had a text drafted to turn down the tickets and burn their best source forever (a GAA football star who was getting hassled by a celebrity for tickets but kept them for these lads). Then I strolled in and struck up a chat with them!

I stayed for one pint but got into me leaba early, got up at 6:30 and drove to Armagh to meet a lad with tickets.

Thank you Boards and those lads in Flannery's are an
absolute credit to Limerick. Hon Limerick

Wait a minute. You got sorted by the 2 lads in Flannerys, but you had to drive to Armagh to pick them up, from an Armagh footballer? :eek:

djPSB

Wasn't possible to transfer sections in the Hill at any point today.

Stewards were there before minor game.

MattressRick

Any update on how ticket sourcing went at the kilmacud 7s, pubs last night, up for the match events in flannerys and d2?
Be interested to know.

PTH2009

Even Buff Egan could not even get a ticket today

Diabhal Beag

There were plenty of tickets going at the Belvedere at 12ish yesterday.

djPSB

Didn't hear of many not getting a ticket tbh.

brendanwalsh

There was a lot of desperate souls with signs outside the Gresham. And all the walk up to croker. I know a good few who didn't get sorted. This ****e talk of turning up to dublin and you'll get one is bollox. You'll only get one if you know someone who can get you one. Randomer won't sell to you. There was two empty seats near me in the Cusack.

ProudDUB

brendanwalsh wrote: »

There was a lot of desperate souls with signs outside the Gresham. And all the walk up to croker. I know a good few who didn't get sorted. This ****e talk of turning up to dublin and you'll get one is bollox. You'll only get one if you know someone who can get you one. Randomer won't sell to you. There was two empty seats near me in the Cusack.

People need to stop going to the Gresham for starters. Just because the Kerry team stayed there 30 years ago and it was a good spot to pick up spare tickets then, doesn't mean it's the best spot now. The Croke Park Hotel would be a much better bet.

bruschi

brendanwalsh wrote: »

There was a lot of desperate souls with signs outside the Gresham. And all the walk up to croker. I know a good few who didn't get sorted. This ****e talk of turning up to dublin and you'll get one is bollox. You'll only get one if you know someone who can get you one. Randomer won't sell to you. There was two empty seats near me in the Cusack.

where or how did you get sorted yourself after all?

djPSB

brendanwalsh wrote: »

There was a lot of desperate souls with signs outside the Gresham. And all the walk up to croker. I know a good few who didn't get sorted. This ****e talk of turning up to dublin and you'll get one is bollox. You'll only get one if you know someone who can get you one. Randomer won't sell to you. There was two empty seats near me in the Cusack.

There were people from both counties behind me in the Hill who did not know anything about any of the players from their counties. One man from Galway asked me were the Mannion lads brothers.

Don't think you have much of a chance of getting tickets from a stranger on the day in Dublin. If someone has a spare, they will have a list of people they know looking for it. All about contacts.

Great atmosphere there yesterday.