Just wondering can anyone tell me if a cusack stand ticket holder can enter through the hoganstand turnstiles? Im bringing my elderly father to the rugby saturday and we will be meeting people in Quinn's before hand so it will be a long walk to the cusack stand turnstiles from there for him. Our seats are for in the corner of the cusack stand joining onto the davin (canal).
Any info would be much appreciated.

sliotharfan (Galway) - Posts: 87 - 08/03/2010 21:01:29    582692

i am sure if a steward uses common sense and compassion 2 your dad, then they should not be a problem.
good luck anyway u should be ok on that.

ta32 (Tyrone) - Posts: 4907 - 08/03/2010 21:06:59    582702

All the tickets are identical and arent really checked by turnstile operators, generally just scanned unless its a sell out. If you explain your case to a stewart outside the should accomdate you!

Jinxie (Meath) - Posts: 6347 - 08/03/2010 21:07:10    582703

No you need to be at the correct entry point. check out the Croke park web site for more information . enjoy the game

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 08/03/2010 21:10:44    582707

Like jinxie said if you explain your case they should let you in that way . Enjoy game.

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 08/03/2010 21:25:57    582730

Explain your position to a guard - they might drop you down if the pig mobile is handy.

Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 08/03/2010 21:41:48    582755

many thanks everyone

sliotharfan (Galway) - Posts: 87 - 08/03/2010 21:52:01    582769

Sliotharfan - ring Croke Park (01 819 2300) and ask their advice. Should be straightforward, your ticket is seat specific and allows you entry to the ground so you get no advantage other than assistance for your father. They may recommend a particular entrance etc so there is no problem for you both on the day.

pearsesabu (Antrim) - Posts: 663 - 09/03/2010 10:19:48    582866

Well I've seen people being refused trying to get in on the 'wrong side.' You won't have a chance with the stewards at the approaches, so a call beforehand would probably be the best thing, and plead invalidity!

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 09/03/2010 10:45:50    582909

I'm almost sure you can get in through the Davin Stand side and walk around to the Cusack. I was at the corner of the Davin and Cusack and from what I could see its open.

Clubgaa (Limerick) - Posts: 879 - 09/03/2010 12:39:11    583051

Everyone has failed to explain to you that this is a RUGBY controlled game.

There are totally different sets of rules, stewards and gate men. Across the road from Quinns you will be met by a heavier barricde than normal GAA games.
Here you can't just nod the head or flash the ticket as normally happens. They actually scan the ticket on the side of the Drumcondra road.

I would be careful how you approach the ground. Remember you are dealing with a D4 crowd here.

What I will say is that if you are refused entry at the Hogan then go to the nearest Guard. Preferably a female one. The guards have the final say and will insure that your elderly gains access at the nearest point.

Alternatively you can arrange to meet your friends at the pub a couple of streets behind the Cusack. Think its the Fairview Inn. Very close to the ground, not as crowded and good banter in there too.

Enjoy the day.

26plus6equals1 (Tyrone) - Posts: 430 - 09/03/2010 14:15:21    583162

or how about just leaving the pub early and making your way around like everyone else

delboydub (Dublin) - Posts: 665 - 09/03/2010 16:31:38    583309

delboy - we will be leaving the pub early like everyone else but my father is in his mid 70's and he wouldn't be great in the walk, it is a nice walk from drumcondra rd to the cusack stand turnstiles. thanks to everyone else for the info it's much appriciated.

sliotharfan (Galway) - Posts: 87 - 09/03/2010 18:05:27    583462

Think you missed the point dellboy - he has his elderly father with him.

Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 09/03/2010 18:06:31    583467

delboydub
County: Dublin
Posts: 261

583309 or how about just leaving the pub early and making your way around like everyone else
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He doesn't want his elderly father to have to walk far

dammon (Meath) - Posts: 1291 - 09/03/2010 18:48:22    583519

Pinkie
County: Wexford
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583467
Think you missed the point dellboy - he has his elderly father with him.

He seems to miss the point in all the threads .

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 09/03/2010 19:36:19    583576

Dellboydub - a bit ironic a Dub telling someone to leave the pub early when you lot never seem to manage it :)
Enjoy the game sliotharfan, the IRFU should accomdate your dad if they have any sense.

county man (Limerick) - Posts: 1130 - 09/03/2010 20:31:28    583667

had the same problem with my father one day, and the stewards were in no way acommodating...park in clonliffe college and bring a flask of tea and sandwiches with you...and enjoy the crack in the car park...

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 09/03/2010 21:25:34    583739

ha ha ha ha i was waiting for this comeback from somone

county man
County: Limerick
Posts: 141

583667 Dellboydub - a bit ironic a Dub telling someone to leave the pub early when you lot never seem to manage it :)
Enjoy the game sliotharfan, the IRFU should accomdate your dad if they have any sense.

but in all fairness you just have to leave early of if your father is that old get your friends to meet u in a pub nearer the stand there are penty around that area
because the stewards are not very willing to help people like u in ur situation as i have experienced it b4

delboydub (Dublin) - Posts: 665 - 11/03/2010 17:27:11    585572

hire out one of these bikes i see around the capital these days. Throw the aul buck up on the crossbar and ya can transport him to the cusack yourself.

Ah no, the guards are your only man for this one. Explain the situation to a friendly pig and im sure they will sort something out for you

whiterbannnas (Mayo) - Posts: 2441 - 11/03/2010 21:46:36    586016