Now where have I read this before
Ulster Championship 2023
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Armaghniac
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The season ticket information will come, the game is 10 days away.
There are adults who went to games for those 15 years who will pay full price for the ticket and why should they not have the opportunity?
There are other areas of the stadium where kids tickets are available.
As for people living outside the county, I am one such and the season ticket has been a godsend.
The point I'm getting at everyone should get the opportunity to buy whatever section at the price they should be charged.
I've a grandfather goes to the game who is limited mobility at the age of 81. He's been going since no age. Still insists walking up Clones hill as he loves the whole feel of the day etc. I will always make sure he's a seated ticket before anyone else.
I think the message was poorly communicated season ticket holders not mentioned once. Only had to include a sentence that they would be contacted would have done.
For kids the extra charge for families is difficult but having a day like Sunday isn't ideal for young kids in an uncovered stand. You then have people not going, no bringing kids, lose them to other sports/ interests and then interest drifts. Nowadays kids are spoilt for choice compared to 15-20 years ago.
Plus Clones is a dive. I love the nostalgia of the place, but sooner Casement is built or gaa need to provide some funding to sort Clones out.
SaintSeamy
Active Member
Spot on.
It isn't fit for purpose at all.
Should just put the game on in Croker and keep everyone happy lol
PatMustard
Well-Known Member
What about the venue for the Ulster final being in the home of the previous years champions?
Would be an incentive for a team to reach the final again the following year, with the holders having home advantage. Plus, different towns would get a turn in terms of giving the local economy a boost.
I mean, all Ulster grounds are all in good nick, with most of them holding around 20,000 (bar Antrim of course).
Would be an incentive for a team to reach the final again the following year, with the holders having home advantage. Plus, different towns would get a turn in terms of giving the local economy a boost.
I mean, all Ulster grounds are all in good nick, with most of them holding around 20,000 (bar Antrim of course).
Armaghball
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I’d say we’d sell out Clones on our own tbh if weather is looking decent. Been too long.
In fairness the only bit of trouble I seen was from our own. Special branch was called in because of (yet again) the same particular group of Armagh fans fail to control themselves and have to overdo it. Pity on such a great day
If it's the same for Derry then that roughly equates to 10k tickets between the 2 counties. Reading here that full safe capacity for Clones is 28k.
They're gonna need a big week of ticketmaster sales next week, unless they're holding 18k tickets back for the priests.
Armaghball
Well-Known Member
How many go to sponsors, county board etc? Then Cavan will have to get their allocation. Will we get many extra for tthe ladies being in a final?Would have thought more than 110 to each club but no idea.
ShiftYa
Well-Known Member
I think the County gets allocated a certain amount, they take some for themselves and then decide how to split the remaining. Equally in this case.
Unallocated tickets go on sale 8th May.
some amount of people crying online about not being members of clubs. Makes me sick. Clubs are the backbone of the GAA and paying club members help the GAA function, they should be given first choice. Back when Armagh were in their glory years there was no such thing as online sales and anyone that wanted to go to Armagh games were members of clubs, then the technology age came along and clubs have suffered ever since to stay afloat.
Ná habair é
Member
While a packed Clones has great atmosphere on Ulster final day I have to agree with previous posters, it is not fit for purpose. Roads nightmare. Parking nightmare. Toilets a disgrace and embarrassment to GAA in 2023. I think they should have moved it to Croke Park as a double header with Dublin/Louth Leinster final. Tickets/seats for everyone who wants one plus the Hill. Croke Park sold out is a Win Win for the GAA. A no brainer.
Fully agree, and i dont buy the "iv been going to every game for years" if you where you would no that big games that are likly to sell out are distributed through clubs. And also you would have bought a season ticket to make sure you get a ticket because you would understand how big games are done. Most people that i know personally that are complaining couldn't tell you the difference between an o neills size 5 amd a soccer ball but because armagh have gone on a run are all of a sudden big fans
Armaghball
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Yeah theres an element of bandwagoners any time we’re going well. But not everyone is in the position to get to the majority of games, it’s an expensive day out if you’ve a family by the time you pay tickets, diesel/bus money and maybe a bite to eat and a pint.
Hope everyone that wants to go is able to get a ticket and hope the weather is on our side this time!
Ed Ricketts
Active Member
It’s one thing to head to Croker in cases when exceptional demand outstrips any reasonable ability to supply, as was the case back in 2004/05.
But it’s another thing entirely to be forced to take the show on the road because a decade of bumbling incompetence has left the province without a premier stadium fit for the 21st century.
Potential for too much egg on the faces of too many suits to go asking if we can pitch the tent again at Croke Park any time soon.
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e mailed ticketmaster this morning to find out when tickets will be available for season ticket holders and got the following reply:
This info is still TBC – Please keep an eye on GAA webite and social media accounts
Just in case any one else is looking the same info
Agree with previous poster, information flow isnt great.
Have to say i think the season ticket is the way forward. Especially given the new AI structure and the increased number of games. Big help when you know you are not going to get caught in a stampede for tickets come big game time..
This info is still TBC – Please keep an eye on GAA webite and social media accounts
Just in case any one else is looking the same info
Agree with previous poster, information flow isnt great.
Have to say i think the season ticket is the way forward. Especially given the new AI structure and the increased number of games. Big help when you know you are not going to get caught in a stampede for tickets come big game time..
Completely agree with some of the points. Alot of people don't join clubs for the reason they don't want to join a club and not contribute anything bar a yearly membership.
I know in my local club its probably split 50/50 with the same ones doing everything and the other having doing nothing.
Season ticket is definitely way forward for people but outlay as one off in this current world can be steep for some, especially a whole family. Unfortunately there is no 100% fair system, but a points based loyalty card for all supporters may be the best. Allows you to purchase your season tickets on it, for both club/non club members to purchase on it.
Would be a simple concept to implement.
PatMustard
Well-Known Member
There is no perfect way to deal with tickets.
I understand people saying that club members should get priority to tickets. On the other hand, county game regulars with season tickets might not be members of any club, so you could say they contribute little to grass roots, other than the money they paid for season ticket which might filter down from HQ. Are they any less entitled to tickets?
I know lots of people who are members of clubs. They might not coach, be on a committee or help organise the Strictly come dancing fundraiser, but when the lads with the lotto come around, they put their hand in their pockets. They support draws, fundraisers, attend matches, buy club merchandise etc.
I know without volunteers coaching, being on committees, washing jerseys etc, there would be no club. But without people putting their hands in their pockets, supporting financially, there would be no clubs either.
Also, leaving clubs in charge of tickets can cause strife for a lot of people. Is the u-12 coach more entitled than the u-10 coach? Is the man who cuts the grass more entitled than the woman who washes the jerseys?
I understand people saying that club members should get priority to tickets. On the other hand, county game regulars with season tickets might not be members of any club, so you could say they contribute little to grass roots, other than the money they paid for season ticket which might filter down from HQ. Are they any less entitled to tickets?
I know lots of people who are members of clubs. They might not coach, be on a committee or help organise the Strictly come dancing fundraiser, but when the lads with the lotto come around, they put their hand in their pockets. They support draws, fundraisers, attend matches, buy club merchandise etc.
I know without volunteers coaching, being on committees, washing jerseys etc, there would be no club. But without people putting their hands in their pockets, supporting financially, there would be no clubs either.
Also, leaving clubs in charge of tickets can cause strife for a lot of people. Is the u-12 coach more entitled than the u-10 coach? Is the man who cuts the grass more entitled than the woman who washes the jerseys?