Armagh GAA: Fans on the hunt for All-Ireland tickets

I’ve spent most of the day at Carrickcruppen GAA club between Camlough and Bessbrook – which is a real hotbed for GAA – and this Sunday’s All-Ireland final is all anyone can talk about.

Particularly the tickets.

As with every other club, tickets are limited and demand is outstripping supply so hundreds of fans here will inevitably be left disappointed.

But with rumours of a second batch of tickets being allocated to GAA clubs, many are feeling hopeful.

Others have said that while they’ll be disappointed if they don’t get a ticket, they’re excited to watch the Orange County fight for the Sam Maguire.

Caroline Loughran, who’s a member of Carrickcruppen GAA Club, is “on the hunt” after being unable to get a ticket for herself and two of her children, despite her husband and son receiving tickets.

“I’m still hoping; fingers, everything crossed, that we get tickets,” she said.

Caroline says “it’s tough” that some fans won’t be able to attend.

“We’ve been to a lot of games all year, and it’s just disappointing that the club hasn’t received enough, even half the amount that they need to cover all their members.”