Not the winning All-Ireland ticket
I am particularly happy for those ticket holders who rarely or never set foot inside a GAA ground all year.
I would ask that they spare a moment to reflect as they pass through the turnstiles on Sunday.
Perhaps, they might briefly consider all those unfortunate supporters who trained all winter and will represent their clubs all year round in Tipperary and Cork (past and present) who were not so lucky or connected.
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The GAA are no doubt very grateful to those same dedicated diehards who attend every club match, county league and championship game. Sure, let them eat cake in front of the TV at home. – Yours, etc,
MAIRE BREATHNACH,
Droichead na Bandon,
Corcaigh.
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