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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "It was down to stewarding. Not proper stewards from clubs but paid security who were clearly not up to task.

I was in Limerick for big games and yerrace stewards were excellent. Even nipped some potential flash points with drunken but otherwise harmless young fellas in bud with help of good Gardaí.

There is persistent pattern of gangs occuppying upper right part of Hill and throwing bottles and debris onto people below them. Could easily be solved."
Based on what you say here and what Francie81 says above, seems to me the biggest issue on the Hill is supporter behaviour.

Wonder should the GAA consider moving towards the "safe standing" model you find in English Premier League grounds? i.e. fold-down seats with a barrier in front that you can stand against, and allocated spaces for everybody.

Would solve the problem of people gravitating towards one area of the Hill when they've been directed by stewards to another. Would also make it easier to identify the culprits behind the disgraceful behaviour of throwing bottles and other items.

Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 3792 - 15/07/2026 10:45:30    2685833

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  ""There is persistent pattern of gangs occuppying upper right part of Hill and throwing bottles and debris onto people below them. Could easily be solved."
If it's a persistent pattern, why hasn't it already been solved?"
Its a persistent pattern because it hasn't been solved. They have separate lines for bag checks with Garda presence so no excuse really for missing flares, cans, bottles etc.

Although you can't stop people bringing or buying bottled water which has been weapon of choice where ive seen people hit.

Likewise, drunks should be refused admission same as any other public venue.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4486 - 15/07/2026 10:54:47    2685834

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