GAA fans fume over All-Ireland final ticket allocation for Donegal v Kerry clash
Over 82,000 will be at Croke Park on Sunday to witness the clash between Kerry and Donegal in a final that pits undoubtedly the two best sides in the country this year against each other.
But while Croke Park will be heaving, plenty of fans have been left disappointed at being unable to get their hands on tickets.
It has been reported that of the 82,000+ fans in Croker this weekend, only 13,748 will be from Donegal. That represents a paltry 17% of the entire expected attendance at GAA HQ.
The reason for such a small Donegal contingent is due to administrative errors by a number of the 40 clubs in the county. As reported by Donegal Live, some clubs in the county have failed to correctly log their LGFA and Camogie members in the 'Foireann' system - the portal used by GAA players, coaches and clubs.
This has led to reduced tickets as the allocation was based on the adult membership on the portal.
1,230 extra Donegal fans will be in attendance on top of the 13,748 number as they are season ticket holders. That brings Donegal's total tally of fans to 14,978 - bringing the percentage of the stadium filled by official Donegal supporters up to 18.1%.
This is despite the GAA's annual report from 2025 showing that 59,212 tickets were set to be given for county allocations in the final.
Many clubs within County Donegal have posted on Facebook about failing to be able to acquire tickets to meet the demand.
CLG Baile na ngalloglach stated: 'The demand for tickets far exceeded our allocation.
'Some will be disappointed not to receive a ticket and some will be disappointed with the location of their ticket, this totally out of our control as we can only allocate what we have been given. We have done our best to accommodate everyone.'
CLG Chloich Cheann Fhaola also stated their disappointment in not receiving more tickets.
They stated: 'We had hoped to receive a second allocation to meet our order, which unfortunately we haven't been able to secure.'
Fans have also voiced their displeasure on social media: 'Shocking. Feel so sorry for all the Donegal fans who have been to every game this year and can't get a ticket for the final', said one.
'It should be 40% at least for both teams', said another.
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