The GAA will stage the presentation of the Sam Maguire Cup in Croke Park's Hogan Stand after Sunday week's All-Ireland football final between Cork and Down.

Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly was presented with the Liam McCarthy Cup in the Hogan Stand after last Sunday's hurling final, despite the fact that supporters were kept off the field, and the ceremony will remain the same for the football decider.

"I'm happy to have the presentation from the Hogan Stand - it has traditionally been from there. The behaviour of the (Tipperary) fans was absolutely awesome. We couldn't be more thrilled. Even people that were sceptical about it could see the advantage of it," GAA president Christy Cooney said at the launch of the 15th annual Asian Games yesterday.

"Particularly, look at the Kilkenny players, Henry Shefflin was on crutches, they wouldn't have been able to stand out there and pay due tribute to Tipperary.

"It really sent a message that everybody can enjoy the day without rushing on the field. Push and shove, tear and belt - it is not necessary. Hopefully, if we can get the mindset right of every fan that comes here over the next few years we can take down the screen again." Tweet

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