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Tens of thousands of fans to pack into Croke Park for All-Ireland Hurling Final
Tens of thousands of fans to pack into Croke Park for All-Ireland Hurling Final

Irish Daily Mirror

time3 days ago

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  • Irish Daily Mirror

Tens of thousands of fans to pack into Croke Park for All-Ireland Hurling Final

Tens of thousands of fans will this afternoon pack into Croke Park for the most anticipated All-Ireland hurling final in years when fancied Cork take on underdogs Tipperary. While it's an all-Munster All-Ireland Hurling Final for the third time in six years it's the first ever meeting of Tipperary and Cork in the decider. Huge traffic jams are expected to form on the N7 and other roads into the capital today as tens of thousands of fans head from the south in the direction of Croke Park. Some Cork fans had planned to start their journey in the early hours of this morning hoping to beat the traffic by setting out early. They were hoping to avoid huge queues at the motorway toll booths that led to 80-minute tailbacks near the town of Fermoy as fans travelled to the semi-final against Dublin two weeks ago. There are fears there will be a repeat of those queues again today after appeals to open the toll booths for the day were turned down. Such was the demand for transport to the match that all additional train services laid on by Irish Rail from Cork city's Kent Station to Dublin's Heuston were sold out days ago. Cork fans celebrate their side's fifth goal of the All-Ireland SHC semi-final victory over Dublin (Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne) Final fever has gripped both counties since their respective semi-final victories with many homes decorated with flags and bunting. The scramble for tickets in recent days has been phenomenal amid criticism of the way GAA headquarters distributes the allocation to counties involved in the final. But fans who missed out on a ticket can still soak up the big match atmosphere as many venues in both counties are showing the match live on big screens. The second-biggest gathering of fans outside of Croke Park today will be at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh where the match will be broadcast to Cork fans. Such was the demand that the 20,000 free tickets were snapped in within three hours last Thursday. Chairperson of Cork GAA, Pat Horgan, said that demand for final tickets for the All-Ireland final is unprecedented. Cork's Declan Dalton and Sam O'Farrell of Tipperary (Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie) He said: 'Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to attend Croke Park. With support of Cork City Council, we are delighted to bring back the Rebels' Fanzone (at Páirc Uí Chaoimh) which will allow supporters of all ages an opportunity to come together, and support an incredible team from right across the county.' The rebel county might be odds on favourites to lift the Liam McCarthy cup but Tipperary fans believe if they can reproduce the semi-final form that overcame Kilkenny captain Ronan Maher will be lifting the trophy aloft when the final whistle blows. Tipperary were outsiders at the start of the season but they've caused several major upsets and are planning to do it again today. But Cork are not favourites for nothing and are acknowledged as having their best side in years and will be determined to bring the Liam McCarthy Cup to Leeside for the first time in two decades. The stage is now set for what is expected to be a classic All-Ireland hurling final as these Munster arch rivals vie for supremacy. Tipperary might have beaten Cork in the league in February but the Rebels had their revenge when they got the better of Liam Cahill's men in the league final. Tipperary's Jake Morris celebrates the All-Ireland under-21 final win over Cork in 2018. (Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne) Both Cork and Tipperary have named unchanged sides when they meet in today's All-Ireland hurling final. Tipperary Manager Liam Cahill and Cork manager Pat Ryan both retained faith in their 15 member squads that beat Kilkenny and Dublin, respectively, in both recent semi-final outings. The Rebels were many people's prediction to get to this stage from early this year, but Tipp have had to put a few bad seasons behind them to reach today's final. Cork were edged out by a single point, 3-29 to 1-34, by Clare in last year's final so will be keen to make up for that heartbreak this time round. On the other hand, Tipp last lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2019 and will aim to bridge that six-year gap by taking victory in today's showdown. RTE 2 will show the game live in Ireland, while BBC Two will broadcast the action in the UK. RTE's coverage starts at 2.15pm, with the BBC's commencing at 3pm. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin hails ‘magical' year for hurling as Cork and Tipp face Croke Park showdown
Taoiseach Micheál Martin hails ‘magical' year for hurling as Cork and Tipp face Croke Park showdown

Irish Independent

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • Irish Independent

Taoiseach Micheál Martin hails ‘magical' year for hurling as Cork and Tipp face Croke Park showdown

His comments came as gardaí urged people to drive with care over the weekend as over 120,000 people are expected to travel to Dublin for the match - almost 40,000 of whom have no tickets for Croke Park. Gardaí urged people to allow sufficient time for travel - as virtually all bus and rail services from Cork and Tipperary to Dublin are booked out. Dublin hotels are similarly almost at capacity. Traffic concerns have focused on the fact the vast majority of Cork and Tipperary fans intend to travel to Croke Park on Sunday morning - and virtually all will share the same route into Dublin. Mr Martin acknowledged that Cork has enjoyed enormous support as the Rebel County seeks to end its 20 year All Ireland hurling drought. Over 60,000 Cork fans travelled to Dublin two weeks ago for the semi-final clash with Dublin - with Croke Park having an 82,300 capacity. "I don't wish to predict in advance or put any pressure on our team (Cork)," the Cork South Central TD said. "I think it has been a wonderful year of hurling so far. It has been joyful to witness the extraordinary Cork crowds who have attended every game. "I think Cork have proven themselves in terms of resilience - it was a heartbreaking year last year." Mr Martin is a lifelong Gaelic games fan and plans to attend the hurling final on Sunday, having attended virtually all Cork matches this season. ADVERTISEMENT "It was a wonderful year but they just came up short at the end (2024)," he said. "I hope for the players they will want to do it for themselves. They put huge effort in - to be an inter-county player today requires incredible sacrifice from themselves, their families and their partners. "Again, particularly the players we all know - the household names - who in my view deserve to have an All Ireland medal. We wish the very best for them." Cork is not only bidding to win their first All Ireland since 2005 but is determined to win a Celtic Cross medal for legendary forward, Pat Horgan, considered by many to be the greatest hurler of the modern era not to have won an All Ireland. "It is wonderful to see the young people and children dream again - we all remember from our own young days the iconic images of a particular captain lifting a cup," the Taoiseach added. "What it brings to a city and county - I have no doubt that Sunday will enable many more young people to dream that someday they will be in Croke Park in an All Ireland final. That is the magic of it.

Fanzone to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland hurling final
Fanzone to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland hurling final

BreakingNews.ie

time14-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • BreakingNews.ie

Fanzone to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland hurling final

Cork City Council and Cork GAA have confirmed the Rebels' Fanzone will return to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday for the All-Ireland hurling final. The family-friendly event will see the clash between Cork and Tipperary shown on big screens, with entertainment before and after the game. Advertisement The Rebels' Fanzone will be fully ticketed, alcohol-free and u16s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be free of charge, and available at 7.30am on Thursday, July 17,thvia Cork GAA's website Cork City Council's website and from Tickets will be limited to a maximum of five per person, and capacity is limited. The organisers appeal to fans to only apply for tickets if they are certain they will use them. A ticket transfer and cancellation window (including the ability to cancel or transfer some of your tickets) will be open until midnight on Saturday July 19th. Advertisement Car Parking restrictions will be similar to those in place during normal match days. An Garda Siochana and Cork GAA will implement a Traffic Management Plan. It is recommended, where possible, to leave the car at home. Pat Horgan, Chairperson of Cork GAA, said, 'Once again, demand for final tickets for the All-Ireland final is unprecedented, and unfortunately not everyone will be able to attend Croke Park next Sunday. "With support of Cork City Council, we are delighted to bring back the Rebels' Fanzone, which will allow supporters of all ages an opportunity to come together, and support an incredible team from right across the county.'

Rebels Fanzone returning to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland SHC final
Rebels Fanzone returning to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland SHC final

Irish Examiner

time14-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Irish Examiner

Rebels Fanzone returning to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland SHC final

The Rebels Fanzone will return to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the All-Ireland Senior hurling final between Cork and Tipperary that will take place on Sunday July 20 Cork City Council and Cork GAA have announced. The family friendly event will show the first ever All-Ireland final clash between the sides live on big screens with entertainment before and after the game. This will be a fully ticketed, alcohol-free zone and U16's must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be free of charge and will be available from 7.30am on Thursday July 17 via Cork's GAA website, Cork City Council's website and Tickets will be limited to a maximum of five per person and capacity is limited. A ticket transfer and cancellation window will be open until midnight on Saturday July 19. Brian Geaney, Deputy Chief Executive of Cork City Council said 'Cork has been turned into a sea of red and white in recent weeks. "There's huge excitement building across Cork and we're hoping for an electric atmosphere at this free, family-friendly event at the home of Cork GAA". Pat Horgan, Chairperson of Cork GAA, said 'Once again, demand for final tickets for the All-Ireland final is unprecedented, and unfortunately not everyone will be able to attend Croke Park next Sunday. "With support of Cork City Council, we are delighted to bring back the Rebels' Fanzone, which will allow supporters of all ages an opportunity to come together, and support an incredible team from right across the county.'

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