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Paddy Tierney

GAA issue advice with upwards of 150,000 fans expected at Croke Park for All-Ireland SFC quarter-final ties

Fans are being urged to allow plenty of time for travel and arrive early with huge crowds expected at Croke Park for this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final double-headers.

The GAA are expecting close to a full house for Sunday’s games with Ulster champions Derry facing Cork before the blockbuster clash between Dublin and Mayo.

It is predicted that over 80,000 fans will be in attendance on Sunday with all online ticket sold out earlier in the week.

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There are still tickets available for Saturday’s double-header with Tyrone taking on All-Ireland champions Kerry before the all-Ulster meeting of Armagh and Monaghan.

Around 65,000 fans are expected at Croke Park on Saturday and tickets are available to purchase via Ticketmaster.

The Longitude Festival is also taking place at Marlay Park in south Dublin this weekend and fans are being advised to plan their journeys in advance.

In a statement, the GAA have asked fans to “Allow plenty of time to travel to the games this weekend, be aware of other city events and plan your route accordingly.”

It added: “Supporters are reminded that tickets should only be sourced through official channels, and we’d ask all patrons to follow the direction of Gardaí and stewards and to be respectful of residential areas surrounding Croke Park.”

Fans have also been urged to use public transport where possible and to arrive early as turnstiles will open 90 minutes before each game.

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