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Earlier this week it was confirmed that GAA matches in stadia would see an increase in the number of supporters allowed to attend from 200 to 500 from Monday July 5.
However, since the announcement, Minister Jack Chambers has tweeted to confirm that the date will now be brought forward to Saturday meaning the GAA championship games across the weekend will see attendances of 500. This figure is not inclusive of players, management teams, media and match day officials/stewards.
Having only 200 supporters allowed at games has been a nightmare for not only supporters but County Boards also who had the job of dealing with so few tickets.
Minister Chambers also confirmed that they will be looking at increasing the supporter threshold at games as July and August progress.
Small but important change for sporting events. The increase in spectator numbers is applicable from this Saturday July 3rd to facilitate increased attendances at matches this weekend. Further proposals on increasing capacity & matches are being developed for July and August
— Jack Chambers TD (@jackfchambers) June 30, 2021
Timmy Clifford of Kilkenny in action against Colin Coughlan of Limerick during the oneills.com GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final in Thurles. Pic: Piaras O'Midheach/Sportsfile
Action from the sides’ meeting in the 2019 minor semi-final
Courtney Cass, pictured here with daughter Pippa, is taking on the 100km in 30 days challenge to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Ireland
TJ Reid of Kilkenny in action against Rory O'Connor of Wexford during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 match in UPMC Nowlan Park. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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