Croke Park queries (and at queries reagrding tickets, parking, match-day info, etc.)

Smic16 · 17-08-2013 09:30PM

train were getting from Limerick is only arriving into Heuston at 1 and I want to make the minor game. How much would a taxi cost me if there is four of us to get as close as possible to croker to try and make the start of the minor!

MrJoeSoap · 17-08-2013 09:43PM

Smic16 wrote: »

train were getting from Limerick is only arriving into Heuston at 1 and I want to make the minor game. How much would a taxi cost me if there is four of us to get as close as possible to croker to try and make the start of the minor!

About 12-14 quid.

http://www.worldtaximeter.com/dublin/Heuston+Station/Croke+Park/13-0

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 17-08-2013 09:45PM

Smic16 wrote: »

train were getting from Limerick is only arriving into Heuston at 1 and I want to make the minor game. How much would a taxi cost me if there is four of us to get as close as possible to croker to try and make the start of the minor!

I got a taxi before and it came to €9 I think, got dropped off at Mountjoy Square.

Smic16 · 17-08-2013 10:20PM

:cool:dropped off near mountjoy square....reckon we'll make it for half one for the minor?.....maybe even manage to get a sneaky drink in before hand or we pushing it!

MrJoeSoap · 17-08-2013 10:35PM

Smic16 wrote: »

:cool:dropped off near mountjoy square....reckon we'll make it for half one for the minor?.....maybe even manage to get a sneaky drink in before hand or we pushing it!

Should make it in time for the minor if the train gets in for 1pm. As for a sneaky drink, a few cans on the train is the best you can hope for!

ProudDUB · 17-08-2013 11:09PM

THFC wrote: »

@ProudDub relax there a small bit, I've got a leap card myself, it was just a passing comment. No need to take it so personally! From my experience on the Luas on matchday I'd say about a quarter of the folk don't pay, if not more. Direct your anger at them. And as for telling me to stay at home, lol.

I'm perfectly well relaxed, thanks very much. But if you make a flippant remark like the one that you did about the LUAS being free if you can avoid the ticket inspectors, how else are people supposed to take it, other than you plan on doing exactly that? I am directing my anger at folk who don't pay, as judging by your post, you are one of those folk. If you are not, that's fair enough, but I'm not a mind reader. As my X-Ray specs are in for repair at the moment, I can't see that Leap card burning a hole in your wallet very well. :cool:

Enjoy the game.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 18-08-2013 12:05AM

ProudDUB wrote: »

I'm perfectly well relaxed, thanks very much. But if you make a flippant remark like the one that you did about the LUAS being free if you can avoid the ticket inspectors, how else are people supposed to take it, other than you plan on doing exactly that? I am directing my anger at folk who don't pay, as judging by your post, you are one of those folk. If you are not, that's fair enough, but I'm not a mind reader. As my X-Ray specs are in for repair at the moment, I can't see that Leap card burning a hole in your wallet very well. :cool:

Enjoy the game.

Well my apologies, didn't know you felt so strongly about people skipping the Luas, perhaps you should write a letter to a local councillor explaining your feelings? This can't go unchecked, better to lead my example rather than just give out anonymously on-line.

Thanks, can't make it this weekend, spending too much on the oul leap card, it's costing me a fortune these days:o

relaxed · 19-08-2013 07:41PM

Did they lift the barrier on the toll at Port Laoise for a while yesterday?

There was no traffic when I got there and it was operating normally but we hit heavy traffic again after Nenagh.

Alqua · 24-08-2013 04:19PM

Hey, wondering if anyone could shed some light on this -

Friend of mine is going to croke park tomorrow and bringing 2 kids. The older guy has a ticket of his own but the 2 year old doesn't. Doesn't it say that every person must have a ticket for insurance purposes etc? Saw it here in the FAQ http://www.crokepark.ie/faq ? Just asking because she got the tickets in Super Valu and they told her that there would be no problem with the child sitting on her lap..but I'm not convinced. She is trying to ring croke park but so far can't get through.

MrJoeSoap · 24-08-2013 06:28PM

Alqua wrote: »

Hey, wondering if anyone could shed some light on this -

Friend of mine is going to croke park tomorrow and bringing 2 kids. The older guy has a ticket of his own but the 2 year old doesn't. Doesn't it say that every person must have a ticket for insurance purposes etc? Saw it here in the FAQ http://www.crokepark.ie/faq ? Just asking because she got the tickets in Super Valu and they told her that there would be no problem with the child sitting on her lap..but I'm not convinced. She is trying to ring croke park but so far can't get through.

http://www.crokepark.ie/About/Health---Safety/Ground-Regulations

"Every person (including infants) entering the ground must have a ticket."

petronius · 24-08-2013 06:29PM

Do Irish rail do any special services for big GAA matches anymore say like Tralee to drumcondra station (via the phoenix park tunnel) or Westport/ballina to Drumcondra either via athlone-mullingar or the phoenix park tunnel?

MrJoeSoap · 24-08-2013 06:43PM

petronius wrote: »

Do Irish rail do any special services for big GAA matches anymore say like Tralee to drumcondra station (via the phoenix park tunnel) or Westport/ballina to Drumcondra either via athlone-mullingar or the phoenix park tunnel?

I've heard of them doing these in the past but haven't heard any talk of them this year, specifically.

Alqua · 24-08-2013 06:45PM

@MrJoeSoap, Thought as much. Thank you!

petronius · 25-08-2013 12:22PM

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

I've heard of them doing these in the past but haven't heard any talk of them this year, specifically.

Yeah I haven't heard of them in a while and as a rail enthusiast more the pity.
I did hear before trains from Navan to connolly on the old Navan-Drogheda line were put on for some Meath matches - I have also seen ancient posters in pubs about railway specials for GAA matches
But surely having Drumcondra station close by Croker and a line to the west - sligo line and galway and westport, and indeed Cork and Limerick and Kerry via the phoenix park tunnel would provide

m0ynihan · 30-08-2013 05:54PM

I booked the train to Dublin that will get me there by 1pm.. And there's very, very little chance I'll actually get a ticket the proper way, am I arriving too late to get 2 tickets at a reasonable price around the city on the day do you think?

MrJoeSoap · 30-08-2013 06:11PM

m0ynihan wrote: »

I booked the train to Dublin that will get me there by 1pm.. And there's very, very little chance I'll actually get a ticket the proper way, am I arriving too late to get 2 tickets at a reasonable price around the city on the day do you think?

Is this for Sunday or the hurling final? If it's this Sunday you should be fine.

m0ynihan · 30-08-2013 06:15PM

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Is this for Sunday or the hurling final? If it's this Sunday you should be fine.

Sorry, should have said hurling final!

MrJoeSoap · 30-08-2013 06:26PM

m0ynihan wrote: »

Sorry, should have said hurling final!

I'd say that tickets will be scarce enough on the ground come Sunday week, so I'd do your best to have one organised beforehand. That said, if you get into Heuston for 1pm, get straight to the top of O'Connell Street (Wynn's Hotel) and see what is happening there. If there's not much going on, follow the crowds toward Croker. No harm in maybe having a sign with you. You'd be doing very well to get one for face value but there are usually some floating about. The unique pairing might make it a bit tougher this year though.

Stinicker · 30-08-2013 11:54PM

Driving up from Kerry on Sunday, 5 adults in the car so we are deciding to skip the rip-off Red-Cow and drive into the city and park in there instead. Any good recommendations? I'd prefer to park somewhere safe especially as I've never driven inside the M50 before in my life.

The Luas is just a rip-off inferior service when you consider it

€4 parking for the day + €4.40 X 5 adults = €22 or €26 to park & ride in from the Red Cow which will mean a full half hour standing in and out and having to watch your pockets like a hawk for fear of pickpocketing.

I'd rather be stuck in traffic in the comfort of my car than sharing a tram with the some of the local pond-life that frequents the trams up there.

mobby · 31-08-2013 12:46AM

Stinicker wrote: »

Driving up from Kerry on Sunday, 5 adults in the car so we are deciding to skip the rip-off Red-Cow and drive into the city and park in there instead. Any good recommendations? I'd prefer to park somewhere safe especially as I've never driven inside the M50 before in my life.

The Luas is just a rip-off inferior service when you consider it

€4 parking for the day + €4.40 X 5 adults = €22 or €26 to park & ride in from the Red Cow which will mean a full half hour standing in and out and having to watch your pockets like a hawk for fear of pickpocketing.

I'd rather be stuck in traffic in the comfort of my car than sharing a tram with the some of the local pond-life that frequents the trams up there.

Irish Life Car Park Abbey Street 5€ all day on Sunday. 10/15 min walk to croker. go there all the time never a problem with safety. and by the time ye get back to the car lot of the traffic has gone. but as your from Kerry, you will more then likely be leaving at half time after the Dubs hammer you,

Recommend that spot though, enjoy the game. and Up The Dubs

Hammer Archer · 04-09-2013 08:13AM

Sorry for the delay. Stickied till the end of the championship.

eire_lad · 04-09-2013 01:22PM

is there a bar in the nally terrace?

DaNiEl1994 · 04-09-2013 05:32PM

can nally tickets go into hill no id imagine? is there a barrier between it and hill?

MrJoeSoap · 04-09-2013 06:10PM

DaNiEl1994 wrote: »

is there a barrier between it and hill?

Yes. It's not impossible to scale, from what I remember, but there'll be enough stewards to prevent you from doing it.

The Maverick · 04-09-2013 07:03PM

eire_lad wrote: »

is there a bar in the nally terrace?

No bar in the Nally. Don't think there's any kind of shop at all.

TouchingVirus · 05-09-2013 12:24AM

The Maverick wrote: »

No bar in the Nally. Don't think there's any kind of shop at all.

Nope, there are toilets and that's it - http://www.crokepark.ie/About/Facilities

ProudDUB · 05-09-2013 01:53AM

DaNiEl1994 wrote: »

can nally tickets go into hill no id imagine? is there a barrier between it and hill?

Yes, there is a barrier. It's only about chest high. It is very easy to climb over. Unfortunately there will be tons of stewards (backed up by the Guards) stopping people from doing so on the day.

eire_lad · 05-09-2013 09:33AM

TouchingVirus wrote: »

Nope, there are toilets and that's it - http://www.crokepark.ie/About/Facilities

According to that map there is no bar in can end / hognad stand so may be a little out of date..

MrJoeSoap · 05-09-2013 11:55AM

eire_lad wrote: »

According to that map there is no bar in can end / hognad stand so may be a little out of date..

There are bars shown on the map in the Hogan / corner of Hogan and Canal, if you change the level from "Entry" to "3".

eire_lad · 05-09-2013 12:32PM

Yup saw that there... was goin to go in early watch the minor and get a good spot but dunno now

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