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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
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Hurling fans fuming as Paul Mescal gets free tickets ‘when Tipp & Cork supporters couldn't get them'
PAUL Mescal and his father were guests of the BBC at the All-Ireland hurling final yesterday in Croke Park. The pair were present to witness the incredible Advertisement 2 Mescal was sat next to famous jockey Rachael Blackmore at the final 2 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. The "And to be here with Dad, we're so lucky free tickets to an All-Ireland final." Advertisement Read more on GAA The Kildare native sparked a bit of hostility from GAA fans with his last sentence as All-Ireland tickets are "like gold dust." Tipperary and Many desperate hurling fans turned to touts, s ome reports have seats for the game Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling 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!" Advertisement 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."
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Paul Mescal & Rachael Blackmore star in BBC's All-Ireland final coverage as actor shares sweet moment with dad
PAUL Mescal felt "lucky" to secure free All-Ireland tickets as well as being afforded the chance to bring his dad along as a guest. Just Advertisement 4 Tipperary jockey legend Rachael Blackmore was also among the famous faces in the BBC's section Credit: Sportsfile 4 English singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, whose dad hails from Offaly, was also present Credit: @ 4 Blackmore wore her Tipperary jersey for the day that was in it Credit: @ 4 Her jockey boyfriend Brian Hayes was visible in this snap Credit: @ Mescal That sentiment was even more true this year than any other as a ticket frenzy in Cork in particular made snagging one akin to a golden tickets out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Speaking at half-time before the Premier completely seized control of the match, the 29-year-old underlined his gratitude at being able to bring his namesake father along to such a special occasion. He told BBC Sport: "All-Ireland final day is one of the most special days on the Irish calendar. Advertisement Read More On GAA "And to be here with so lucky to get free tickets!" Paul Sr. then added: "I'm absolutely thrilled (to be here). I did get to see him play here before and to be here sitting beside him today with such great company is just phenomenal. "This is the pinnacle of Irish sport." A goal from Shane Barrett just before half-time threatened to be a killer blow for Tipp, who trailed by 1-16 to 0-13. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling But Liam Cahill's men As Ronan Maher pays tribute to Dillon Quirke after Tipperary GAA win All-Ireland final On the far side of the interval, Tipperary hit 3-14. A miserly 0-2 was all that Cork could muster in response. And as Tipp completed the last leg of their journey on the road to redemption, they Advertisement The 19-year-old forward was the villain when a pre-match strike on Seán O'Donoghue was punished with a red card in the Munster SHC hammering his side were subjected to by Cork in April. He was given his marching orders again in His goal was an emphatically-dispatched penalty that was awarded for a foul on John McGrath that led to the dismissal of Eoin Downey. Advertisement Cork were subsequently handicapped by a numerical disadvantage for the final 20 minutes. However, the reality is that the writing was already on the wall as the National League and Munster champions were in meltdown. From 13 second-half shots while playing into the breeze, Cork's meagre return amounted to white flags raised by Barrett and sub Séamus Harnedy. They may have suspected it was not to be their day when three point attempts struck the post and a shot at goal from Harnedy rattled the crossbar. Advertisement Amid their ongoing quest for a first title since 2005, Cork are now reeling from losing back-to-back deciders. Indeed, this was their third All-Ireland final defeat in five seasons.
