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Replying To Commodore: "If its not clashing or impacting Gaelic Games, then I don't mind if its making money for the association. However the whole point of GAA facilities is for Gaelic Games, and they should always take priority over any other sideline venture." I agree 100% and that didn't happen in 2014. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12009 - 03/04/2026 17:12:34 2664611 Link
People still using phrases like 'foreign games' in 2026. Dear god! RoyalBadger (Meath) - Posts: 585 - 03/04/2026 17:35:14 2664614 Link
Anyone else hearing the following happening in Croke Park in Sept:- Fury v Joshua Katie v tbh Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4859 - 03/04/2026 19:22:45 2664622 Link
Replying To Fionn: "Anyone else hearing the following happening in Croke Park in Sept:- Fury v Joshua Katie v tbh" That's pretty big. I think croke park will try and cover the years the NFL do not play in Dublin with other events like this and soccer friendlies. After the NFL game SA v NZ wanted to play in croke park but GAA weren't to impressed with their attitude so the game is in Baltimore America in summer instead. The NFL have really had a big impact as it was a great event with the second highest viewing figures of any overseas NFL game. Kew (Galway) - Posts: 299 - 03/04/2026 23:47:45 2664647 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "It is not clashing because the championship end two months earlier! It would be naive to believe that the intention to expand use of Croke Park - and other grounds - is not linked to this. Then one day there will be wondering why there are more Leeds jerseys being sold than many county ones. This is cutting off our noses to spite our face." I agree 100% We would have a lot of casual followers of hurling in Wexford who love a day out in Croke Park. They might not be the life blood of the gaa but they contributed to our success historically and they do not go to thurles or puc. We need Croke park. Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4384 - 04/04/2026 09:24:01 2664662 Link
Replying To Kew: "That's pretty big. I think croke park will try and cover the years the NFL do not play in Dublin with other events like this and soccer friendlies. After the NFL game SA v NZ wanted to play in croke park but GAA weren't to impressed with their attitude so the game is in Baltimore America in summer instead. The NFL have really had a big impact as it was a great event with the second highest viewing figures of any overseas NFL game." Can you elaborate on not being impressed by their attitude? RoyalBadger (Meath) - Posts: 585 - 04/04/2026 11:00:48 2664676 Link
Replying To RoyalBadger: "People still using phrases like 'foreign games' in 2026. Dear god!" The truth doesn't change based on what year it is. Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4384 - 04/04/2026 13:30:34 2664698 Link
Replying To RoyalBadger: "Can you elaborate on not being impressed by their attitude?" It seems they expected the GAA to be grateful to be chosen a very entitled attitude. No relationship built prior with the GAA like the NFL or others did who have asked. The NZ media reports is what I'm going off they seemed confused they weren't treated as special by the GAA. Kew (Galway) - Posts: 299 - 04/04/2026 14:07:46 2664703 Link
Replying To Fionn: "Anyone else hearing the following happening in Croke Park in Sept:- Fury v Joshua Katie v tbh" Katie would never sell out Croke Park on her own so it's the best she could hope for if it happens. Also given that Eddie Hearn was crying to the media about Croke Park not bending the knee to him over the cost, it's the only way she'll get her day out if her promoter isn't willing to take the risk. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1924 - 04/04/2026 14:51:28 2664710 Link
Replying To Square_B: "Katie would never sell out Croke Park on her own so it's the best she could hope for if it happens. Also given that Eddie Hearn was crying to the media about Croke Park not bending the knee to him over the cost, it's the only way she'll get her day out if her promoter isn't willing to take the risk." not a hope Jackose (Galway) - Posts: 99 - 04/04/2026 15:26:37 2664712 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "The truth doesn't change based on what year it is." The passing of the years should lead to a dose of cop on though. RoyalBadger (Meath) - Posts: 585 - 04/04/2026 15:33:35 2664715 Link
Replying To Jackose: "not a hope" I hope she does get her day out, but Eddie Hearn has learned very quickly that he won't browbeat the GAA. He'll have to pay up the going rate like everyone else. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1924 - 04/04/2026 15:47:05 2664719 Link
Replying To Square_B: "Katie would never sell out Croke Park on her own so it's the best she could hope for if it happens. Also given that Eddie Hearn was crying to the media about Croke Park not bending the knee to him over the cost, it's the only way she'll get her day out if her promoter isn't willing to take the risk." Yes, exactly. Sure to be a Sell Out now.... With her opponent tbc, it matters little. It will be a fitting and fully deserved send off for her... And as someone already posted, with no NFL this year, it fits into the Croke Park calendar perfectly. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4859 - 04/04/2026 17:12:47 2664732 Link
Replying To Kew: "It seems they expected the GAA to be grateful to be chosen a very entitled attitude. No relationship built prior with the GAA like the NFL or others did who have asked. The NZ media reports is what I'm going off they seemed confused they weren't treated as special by the GAA." They played in Croke Park before AKA. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8498 - 04/04/2026 18:05:45 2664741 Link
Replying To RoyalBadger: "The passing of the years should lead to a dose of cop on though." It is not me who needs to cop on. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4143 - 04/04/2026 18:29:59 2664746 Link
Replying To Fionn: "Yes, exactly. Sure to be a Sell Out now.... With her opponent tbc, it matters little. It will be a fitting and fully deserved send off for her... And as someone already posted, with no NFL this year, it fits into the Croke Park calendar perfectly." I have no interest in women's boxing but I would definitely buy a ticket. I hope it happens. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1924 - 04/04/2026 18:50:36 2664751 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "It is not me who needs to cop on." Oh you definitely do. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1924 - 04/04/2026 18:53:32 2664752 Link
Replying To Square_B: "That's fine Barney but are you prepared to put your hand in your pocket to fund the annual deficits that would exist without the income? That's exactly what is happening here and now. And that's without any future thoughts about how to fund the costs of the future or any infrastructure costs that will be needed for Croke Park in the next 50 - 100 years. Would you be happy with an All Ireland ticket going to €150 as that's what would likely be required to bridge the gap just to stand still (at the minute). It's not as if we're paying our GPO's (for example) with balls of money. Any organisation that stays stuck in the past will not prosper that's for sure." Wrong on all accounts. The GAA had near 30% more Gaelic fans through the gates in 2025. Over 650,000 fans compared to just over 500,000 in 2024. And that is not counting replays which they done away with to shorten the championships. GAA can stand on its own two feet without foreign sports. Sure concerts can create revenue but not in the Summer months when it should be GAA season. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2612 - 04/04/2026 20:02:19 2664771 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "Wrong on all accounts. The GAA had near 30% more Gaelic fans through the gates in 2025. Over 650,000 fans compared to just over 500,000 in 2024. And that is not counting replays which they done away with to shorten the championships. GAA can stand on its own two feet without foreign sports. Sure concerts can create revenue but not in the Summer months when it should be GAA season." It is GAA time all through the summer months Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19041 - 04/04/2026 20:30:55 2664783 Link
Was in croke park last Saturday for the longford game. Was shocked at the state of the place. Disappointed to see it getting so run down Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 402 - 04/04/2026 20:34:50 2664788 Link