"Semple Stadium is the home of hurling for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. Located in Thurles, County Tipperary, it is the second largest stadium in Ireland, with a capacity of 53,000"

The above is from Wiki. They said there was around 25k at the match yesterday. Both terraces had a good crowd and apart from at the ends the stands were fairly full. I can not see where another 28k people would fit. Either they don't count u16's like some other grounds do or Semple Stadium does not hold 53k people.

Maybe some of the Tipp or Limerick fans on here could enlighten us?

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 02/06/2014 10:42:26    1596575

02/06/2014 10:42:26 Jack_Goff
"Semple Stadium is the home of hurling for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. Located in Thurles, County Tipperary, it is the second largest stadium in Ireland, with a capacity of 53,000"

The above is from Wiki. They said there was around 25k at the match yesterday. Both terraces had a good crowd and apart from at the ends the stands were fairly full. I can not see where another 28k people would fit. Either they don't count u16's like some other grounds do or Semple Stadium does not hold 53k people.

Maybe some of the Tipp or Limerick fans on here could enlighten us? Capacity is def 50 odd thousand when full.
•Covered Stand ◦Ardán O'Riain 10,058
◦Ardán O'Coinneain 10,319
•Uncovered Stand ◦Ardán O'Coinneain 5,800
•Sideline Seating ◦Town End Sideline 412
•Terrace ◦Killinan End 13,500
•Terrace Town End 11,500
•Wheelchair Area ◦Ardán O'Riain 90
link
If they said there was only 25k then presume u16s not included.

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 02/06/2014 11:30:10    1596606

very valid post jack,

I was at the U-21 All-Ireland final last year, and the officail attendence was 11,000, now the stand was full, opposie stand was 60% full and there were people on the terraces. When Clare received their Cross of Cashel Cup the pitch was full. I've loads of photos of the day, it didn't add up, answer someone is on the take!!!!

cuchulainn35 (Armagh) - Posts: 1687 - 02/06/2014 11:37:21    1596613

I just don't get why the GAA wouldn't want to give the real attendance even if it included u16's. It looks much better for the association if they announce 35k instead of 25k.

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 02/06/2014 12:01:57    1596638

It holds 53 thousand capacity
On TV people always think looks full but behind both goals the people were only standing at the bars there was not many terrace tickets sold
I thought was much better seeing them have both terraces opened though as gives atmosphere both ends

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 02/06/2014 17:31:19    1596926

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I just don't get why the GAA wouldn't want to give the real attendance even if it included u16's. It looks much better for the association if they announce 35k instead of 25k.

Before you'd laugh and say it was some sort of tax fiddle but now with all the scanners and having to have tickets for league games etc that joke no longer holds up

The_Bull (Cork) - Posts: 248 - 02/06/2014 17:51:32    1596939

Will the munster final likely be held in Semple this year? Limerick v Waterford/Cork/Clare would surely be there yeah?

Depending on who gets there it might sell out and we'll see if it can really hold that much.

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 02/06/2014 19:31:42    1596994

Didn't sell out last year in the Gaelic grounds for limerick v cork and they be the two biggest supporters in Munster

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 02/06/2014 20:07:53    1597008

Whenever I was there, they always let people bunk in, squeezing two at atime through the turnstiles. Kids (some not so young) were always lifted in too. It's been a while since I was there but. The crowd would always be underestimated in nearly all country grounds where this happens

flack (Dublin) - Posts: 1054 - 02/06/2014 21:00:41    1597036

Didn't sell out last year in the Gaelic grounds for limerick v cork and they be the two biggest supporters in Munster

Yes it did.

RebelCork (Cork) - Posts: 789 - 02/06/2014 21:10:31    1597049

If LK V Cork Pairc Ui Caoimh will be venue if still available

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4490 - 02/06/2014 21:58:04    1597075

It did sell out last year. They just had a reduced capacity because of the floodlights.

I could see Limerick v Cork/Clare in Thurles selling out this year. And if Waterford overcame Cork and then the AI champs their bandwagon might get rolling. Overall Munster Hurling is in great shape.

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 03/06/2014 09:55:55    1597108

rebelcork and jack goff

it didnt sell out last year the capacity is 49,866
it was reduced by 4 thousand for the match
and the attendance was 42,730

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 03/06/2014 10:47:07    1597144

Munster final was sold out last year. That's a fact. Our club tried in vain to get additional tickets from Munster council right upto the Saturday before the game and failed.

Clubgaa (Limerick) - Posts: 879 - 03/06/2014 10:58:26    1597157

well tickets went missing somewhere

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 03/06/2014 11:30:21    1597172