Hurling fans fuming as Paul Mescal gets free tickets ‘when Tipp & Cork supporters couldn't get them'
The pair were present to witness the incredible
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Mescal was sat next to famous jockey Rachael Blackmore at the final
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The 29-year-old has played in Croke Park before with the Kidare minor team in the Leinster final
They two national icons were joined by English pop singer Tom Grennan - who's Dad hails from Offaly - and Donegal based influencer Eric Roberts.
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"And to be here with Dad, we're so lucky to.........get free tickets to an All-Ireland final."
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The Kildare native sparked a bit of hostility from GAA fans with his last sentence as All-Ireland tickets are "like gold dust."
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And while the distribution method to All-Ireland final tickets has
The video of Mescal and his father being interviewed by BBC Northern Ireland received backlash in the comment as fans were unhappy with special treatment for celebrities.
RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final
One puzzled GAA fan questioned: "Free tickets for people who aren't from either county?"
Another vented their frustration at the ticket distribution saying: "While 2 ACTUAL fans go without tickets to see THEIR County!"
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A third fan slammed the decision to hand free tickets to Mescal and his father commenting: "Getting free tickets, disgusting, when Tipp & Cork supporters couldn't get them."
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