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Replying To Fionn:  "Double header now confirmed for this Sat in Croker:-
All Ireland Hurling Quarter Final - Dubs v Limerick 4pm
All Ireland Football prelim 1/4 Final - Dubs v Cork 6.15pm"
At least I will get to see both, Would not have been overly anxious to travel to Cork. Spread is 8 points. Be doing well to keep Limerick under that I'm afraid but sure we travel in hope.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 16/06/2025 15:28:44    2618358

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Replying To TrueBlue35:  "We have as good a chance as anyone left that's for sure and I don't think we should fear anyone whatsoever. It'll boil down to whoever can keep their main men fit and get the rub of the green here and there. I think Donegal arguably have to win it this year if they are going to get one under McGuinness. He's 3 years into his term now, Murphy, McHugh, McBrearty all the wrong side of 30 so you could argue its now or never for them. I also don't know if a 4th year under an intense set up like McGuinness runs is doable. I'd happily see us drawn against them whenever as in Croke Park I think we would take them."
McGuinness is less than 2 years back in charge of Donegal. Hard to know how they'll do but they could kick on. Michael Murphy's experience will be vital in tight games. Definitely wouldn't rule them out. Armagh favourites for me for now and depends on how Galway do in Down. Comer will be a big loss to them. Ye need to put good performances together consistently so getting Con back is vital. Kerry don't look right this year. Injuries aside they should be putting a better performance when losing last Saturday. Meath confidence rising game by game under Robbie Brennan and a 2 week break. If they can beat Dublin and Kerry in the same year who would bet against them reaching the semi final?

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8110 - 16/06/2025 15:47:31    2618376

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "At least I will get to see both, Would not have been overly anxious to travel to Cork. Spread is 8 points. Be doing well to keep Limerick under that I'm afraid but sure we travel in hope."
I'd be fearful enough of a bit of a drubbing to be honest. If Limerick don't cover the spread its not a bad day at the office for us in reality. Limerick would need to misfire pretty spectacularly for us to bring them down the stretch.

Spread for the football is 6 points, I'll definitely be having a piece of that.

TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 279 - 16/06/2025 15:50:40    2618378

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General On-sale: 17/06/2025, 11:00

21/06/2025 Saturday 16:00 Croke Park Gaa -
SHC & SFC - Dublin v Limerick & Dublin v Cork

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 16/06/2025 17:57:03    2618464

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Replying To brayballer:  "Yeah bud.Agree totally on Whinge mcGuinness. I dont really mind Kerry tbh.Most are good football people really and will shake your hand after game and congratulate you not like some.I cant stand Donegal.Id rather see England win. Dont like Cork either and hope we destroy them langers."
You really are obsessed with us. It's flattering.

What happened?

Did a Donegal boy turn you down in Coppers?

Or did all the big bad Donegal people in Dublin buy the nice houses leaving you to settle for Bray?

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1242 - 16/06/2025 21:37:56    2618507

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "McGuinness is less than 2 years back in charge of Donegal. Hard to know how they'll do but they could kick on. Michael Murphy's experience will be vital in tight games. Definitely wouldn't rule them out. Armagh favourites for me for now and depends on how Galway do in Down. Comer will be a big loss to them. Ye need to put good performances together consistently so getting Con back is vital. Kerry don't look right this year. Injuries aside they should be putting a better performance when losing last Saturday. Meath confidence rising game by game under Robbie Brennan and a 2 week break. If they can beat Dublin and Kerry in the same year who would bet against them reaching the semi final?"
You're correct he's only coming up to 2 years this summer but same premise applies. I think he had a bit of the Davy Fitz about him and would be interested to see if he gives it a seriously long term stint or its 3 and done. I certainly wouldn't rule them out this year but they're going to have to get through 11 games to do it which is a big ask.

It's going to be fascinating and already interesting to see the bookmakers chop and change the odds on a weekly basis.

TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 279 - 17/06/2025 09:02:17    2618586

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Replying To TrueBlue35:  "You're correct he's only coming up to 2 years this summer but same premise applies. I think he had a bit of the Davy Fitz about him and would be interested to see if he gives it a seriously long term stint or its 3 and done. I certainly wouldn't rule them out this year but they're going to have to get through 11 games to do it which is a big ask.

It's going to be fascinating and already interesting to see the bookmakers chop and change the odds on a weekly basis."
Betting is as open as a big field Grade i handicap chase. Be very hard to pick a winner at this stage. Some good punting opportunities will present in last 8 if you fancy any team in particular.

Have Monaghan already at 40s and might even back them again in quarters depending on who they get. Will be lot shorter than current 18s if they do win next day.

Dublin actually a bit of value now I suppose on same metric. Actually cut from 6 to 5 by PP since weekend so keep powder dry . Bound to be nice price to win a semi if they do advance

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 17/06/2025 09:37:43    2618596

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A pal of mine was just on to me - the is an online Queue on Ticketmaster for tickets for Sat in Croker.

€35 for standing
€40 to be seated

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 17/06/2025 11:11:29    2618635

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Replying To Fionn:  "A pal of mine was just on to me - the is an online Queue on Ticketmaster for tickets for Sat in Croker.

€35 for standing
€40 to be seated"
The joy of a Parnell Pass! No queue.

Can't see crowd being even close to 40,000.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 17/06/2025 12:24:43    2618676

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "The joy of a Parnell Pass! No queue.

Can't see crowd being even close to 40,000."
What would you think the crowd will be? I thought maybe 30k or slightly more as the day is forecast to be a beaut. That might bring a few more out of the woodwork. Only 12k in Newry last weekend was disappointing although it did feel like there was more there so was surprised when they called that out at half time. Just wonder will a Saturday double header on a sunny day bring a few more out of the woodwork is all. It probably doesn't help that Limerick will see the hurling as a foregone conclusion and likely won't bring many and Cork football support isn't renowned for being huge either.

TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 279 - 17/06/2025 15:39:21    2618760

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Replying To TrueBlue35:  "What would you think the crowd will be? I thought maybe 30k or slightly more as the day is forecast to be a beaut. That might bring a few more out of the woodwork. Only 12k in Newry last weekend was disappointing although it did feel like there was more there so was surprised when they called that out at half time. Just wonder will a Saturday double header on a sunny day bring a few more out of the woodwork is all. It probably doesn't help that Limerick will see the hurling as a foregone conclusion and likely won't bring many and Cork football support isn't renowned for being huge either."
There was less than 40,000 at the Armagh match and there was probably close to half that from Armagh.

Dublin support apart from stalwarts such as yourself seems to have evaporated to a great extent. The hurling and Cork will bring no more than 10,000 absolute maximum so hopefully I am wrong and more do come out for the second game.

Last time I think we played Cork in big game place was sold out on a wet Saturday evening. Be sad commentary if there is less than there were for the rugby.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 17/06/2025 16:08:16    2618768

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "There was less than 40,000 at the Armagh match and there was probably close to half that from Armagh.

Dublin support apart from stalwarts such as yourself seems to have evaporated to a great extent. The hurling and Cork will bring no more than 10,000 absolute maximum so hopefully I am wrong and more do come out for the second game.

Last time I think we played Cork in big game place was sold out on a wet Saturday evening. Be sad commentary if there is less than there were for the rugby."
If it doesnt top the Rugby Final attendance then the GAA really is in a bad place.....

Surely it will top 40,000.????!!!

Ticketmaster showing the majority of the lower decks nearly sold out.
But still only the Hill on sale - no Nally yet....

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 17/06/2025 17:18:35    2618803

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Replying To Fionn:  "If it doesnt top the Rugby Final attendance then the GAA really is in a bad place.....

Surely it will top 40,000.????!!!

Ticketmaster showing the majority of the lower decks nearly sold out.
But still only the Hill on sale - no Nally yet...."
Hopefully im wrong.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 17/06/2025 20:13:38    2618836

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "Hopefully im wrong."
Not many tickets left in the Lower decks now Barney....
Good to see.

Hopefully a big crowd on the HILL.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 18/06/2025 10:33:29    2618932

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Replying To Fionn:  "Not many tickets left in the Lower decks now Barney....
Good to see.

Hopefully a big crowd on the HILL."
And that more will come in for the hurling although i have to admit that if it was in Limerick or Cork that I would most likely not go myself after being at every other game.

Maybe people are starting to perk up about footballers and DCB has rearranged games so that more people will have the chance including kids.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 18/06/2025 11:41:08    2618962

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Replying To Fionn:  "If it doesnt top the Rugby Final attendance then the GAA really is in a bad place.....

Surely it will top 40,000.????!!!

Ticketmaster showing the majority of the lower decks nearly sold out.
But still only the Hill on sale - no Nally yet...."
If a preliminary quarter-final between counties doesn't top the rugby final involving a whole province, the GAA is in a bad place?
40K is a massive crowd for a sporting event. You won't find too many sporting events across Europe over a weekend that will have a crowd line that.
There were fewer than 13K at Leinster's URC quarter-final and only 15K at the semi-final.
Attendances at intercounty in GAA are disproportionately high as a sport, in comparison to our population. They're extremely healthy and seem to be on the increase again.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2402 - 18/06/2025 11:44:55    2618964

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "If a preliminary quarter-final between counties doesn't top the rugby final involving a whole province, the GAA is in a bad place?
40K is a massive crowd for a sporting event. You won't find too many sporting events across Europe over a weekend that will have a crowd line that.
There were fewer than 13K at Leinster's URC quarter-final and only 15K at the semi-final.
Attendances at intercounty in GAA are disproportionately high as a sport, in comparison to our population. They're extremely healthy and seem to be on the increase again."
I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 18/06/2025 14:20:34    2619013

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Replying To Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2402 - 18/06/2025 14:29:10    2619015

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Replying To Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
I agree in theory Fionn but I can see it myself even with my own group of pals. There was a time not all that long ago when we wouldn't miss a single game league or championship. Priorities have shifted now as we all get a bit older, family commitments take up more and more time, and the younger people nowadays are distracted by a lot of other things. The schedule shift and starting in April also hasn't helped never mind cost of games, travel on top of that. Sure the match day out now if you're lucky to get going on your own with the lads is still a significant outlay when you throw in the ticket, a few pints and a bit of food at some stage. Bringing the full family especially if you have to travel up this weekend from Cork or Limerick would be a big expense for anyone. I know if I was a Limerick fan I'd likely keep the powder dry for the semi final tbh. That's the reality and while I'd love a massive crowd on Saturday I just can't see it.

TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 279 - 18/06/2025 15:06:18    2619022

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "
Replying To Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 18/06/2025 16:12:38    2619052

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