Croke Park seating

leic84

Been offered a nally stand ticket . Is the view really ****e? Although it's 40 cheaper !

Tipperary animal lover

leic84 wrote: »

Been offered a nally stand ticket . Is the view really ****e? Although it's 40 cheaper !

If that's the only ticket you can get,get In early and mark your spot it's the worst ticket along with the lower davin end

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Would there be any way of sneaking from the Nally into the Hill tomorrow? There's a load of us going to the Hill but there's 2 or 3 that got stuck with Nally tickets. I was just thinking if we passed them our tickets after we got in they could just use them again?

Tipperary animal lover

THFC wrote: »

Would there be any way of sneaking from the Nally into the Hill tomorrow? There's a load of us going to the Hill but there's 2 or 3 that got stuck with Nally tickets. I was just thinking if we passed them our tickets after we got in they could just use them again?

Not a hope using the tickets again, seen some lads scale the fence on match day, they'd want to be in early( before minor match) when the stewards/guards are not as many around the place, as the crowd gets bigger the harder it gets.... And sure once over the fence head down stairs and have a pint;)

twowheelsonly

THFC wrote: »

Would there be any way of sneaking from the Nally into the Hill tomorrow? There's a load of us going to the Hill but there's 2 or 3 that got stuck with Nally tickets. I was just thinking if we passed them our tickets after we got in they could just use them again?

Very very slim chance. Once your ticket is scanned that's it - it'll come up as already used and 99.999% of the time you won't be allowed to re-enter.
Rightly so too IMO. Imagine if 500 others had the same idea. The Hill can be tight enough as it is. Cue a mass of complaints on Monday morning about the crush and how the GAA are to blame!!

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Cheers lads, figured as much.

leic84

Tipperary animal lover wrote: »

If that's the only ticket you can get,get In early and mark your spot it's the worst ticket along with the lower davin end

thanks, is it worse than the hill then? I havent been to croke park since 07.

seems to be a lower cusack spare free from the same person so definitely worth the €40 more?

Diabhal Beag

The Nally and the Hill are only as bad as how late you get in, if ya get what I mean. When it's early you can get a great spot before people start heading in, but if you leave it till during the minor you would probably get a bad enough viewpoint. Would say personally lower Davin around the middle is the worst spot, especially for €80.

Tipperary animal lover

leic84 wrote: »

thanks, is it worse than the hill then? I havent been to croke park since 07.

seems to be a lower cusack spare free from the same person so definitely worth the €40 more?

Take the cusack lower, the hill is good Craic but if you get a big lad in front of you your fcuked

fullstop

bruschi wrote: »

I'd be of the opposite opinion. Row W is another 10 rows back, and its hurling as well which isnt as easy for following the ball as football. The craic with your own supporters in the terrace would be better than being in pretty much the last row of the upper tier. But also depends how tall/strong you are for the terrace.

The hill's fine, when the ball is down that end, but when it's down the other end you can hardly see a thing. The other ticket is on the half way line and is perfect as long as your eyesight isn't terrible.

Mr. Rager

Mr. Rager wrote: »

Opinions on 713 lads? Anyone there before/near it?

Anyone?

TouchingVirus

The corner of the Davin & Cusack stand - it's grand enough. What you can't see you'll still be able to view on the screens.

audman

Upper Cusack Section 707 available, will swap for a Hill.

lemmno

Thanks for the advice lads, was delighted with my seat in the hogan in the end!
Not so delighted at the thought of the ticket scramble again...I have a feeling its going to be even harder to find a ticket this time round :-(

JayReale

Hi all,

Anyone know if Row AA of the Cusack is under cover or is it exposed to the rain? Thanks in advance!

Manzoor14

JayReale wrote: »

Hi all,

Anyone know if Row AA of the Cusack is under cover or is it exposed to the rain? Thanks in advance!

I'm nearly certain I read before its from row EE back that's covered, open to correction though!

MinnieMum

Some advise appreciated please have a choice between the following for the replay this Sunday:

Lower Cusack section 301 row Y or Upper Hogan section 727 row I

Any thoughts on which we should go for?

The Maverick

MinnieMum wrote: »

Some advise appreciated please have a choice between the following for the replay this Sunday:

Lower Cusack section 301 row Y or Upper Hogan section 727 row I

Any thoughts on which we should go for?

Upper Hogan, you'll be more central as you're sitting around the 45 at the Canal End side. You'll also be covered if it rains.

Those Cusack tickets are right at the Hill 16 goal area so you'll have a hard time seeing things at the far end of the pitch. You'll be drenched if it rains and if by some miracle it's a sunny day, it could prove tricky to see too.

MinnieMum

Thanks for that Maverick, that's what we were thinking but wanted to be sure. I suppose neither are great seats, was afraid that upper hogan would be too high. Thanks for the advise.

dirkmeister

The Maverick wrote: »

Upper Hogan, you'll be more central as you're sitting around the 45 at the Canal End side. You'll also be covered if it rains.

Those Cusack tickets are right at the Hill 16 goal area so you'll have a hard time seeing things at the far end of the pitch. You'll be drenched if it rains and if by some miracle it's a sunny day, it could prove tricky to see too.

I'll second that. Any upper level ticket is better than 301 or 336.

dirkmeister

MinnieMum wrote: »

Thanks for that Maverick, that's what we were thinking but wanted to be sure. I suppose neither are great seats, was afraid that upper hogan would be too high. Thanks for the advise.

Your upper Hogan ticket is a good ticket, I was in row Y for the first game, I didn't have any complaints.

I could still tell Davy Glennon dived from where I was!;)

MinnieMum

What dive???? He was flattened!!!

kala85

As a general rule. I would take the lower deck tickets instead of the upper deck particularly for hurling. Only if the upper deck ticket is less I than six or seven rows back would I take upper deck I would rather watch on Telly as i think its too far up but it's an all Ireland final so I suppose you just have to take what you get. I think the lower deck would be better ticket as long as it doesn't rain. You will be near the hill for the atmosphere as well but you could be right up on the hill wall or actually marginally behind the wall. Just my 2c

Diabhal Beag

It really isn't an issue sight-wise on the Upper seats. I was midway back on Upper Cusack and could see everything grand.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

TBH I'd take the lower Cusack as well, I'd rather be in with the atmosphere than up in the skies with a not much better view.

fullstop

THFC wrote: »

TBH I'd take the lower Cusack as well, I'd rather be in with the atmosphere than up in the skies with a not much better view.

Not much better view? Really?!

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

fullstop wrote: »

Not much better view? Really?!

Yes, almost halfway back in the Upper Corner isn't a great view, I was there for the football QFs and if the players weren't facing away from you it was very difficult to make out who they were, you also miss out on the small things like the impact of big hits and whether or not the ball was picked off the ground, so you'd have the ground roaring about something and you not having a clue why. The seats in the lower that s/he has are halfway back which would generally give you a good a view as any, but because she's in the corner it might not be ideal. On the whole though, I'd take the lower tickets, if you're just going to watch the game, take the upper, but if you'd like a bit more of an atmosphere along with being closer to the action, I'd be taking the lower.

angelfire9

Neeson wrote: »

I have the option of 307 RR on the lower cusack and 703 B in the upper cusack.

Which one is best? It's difficult to know.

People seem to say that farther back into the late double letters aren't that great. but the ones in the lower stand are centralish.

With the upper stand they are more near one side. Nearer hill 16 but they are high up with a good view and also not too far back bring in row B.

I was in 306 lower Cusack row ff for the semi they were sublime
This is one of my allocation for this year
To say I'm happy is an understatement :rolleyes:

Voila

PTH2009

angelfire9 wrote: »

I was in 306 lower Cusack row ff for the semi they were sublime
This is one of my allocation for this year
To say I'm happy is an understatement :rolleyes:

Voila

congrats on the ticket .hoping to pick up 2 myslef. As my team are in the minor final its going to be hard

setanta1984

Not specifically "seating" question, but I have got a ticket for the Nally Terrace for the hurling final.
I've never been in the Nally before, I have always been in Hill 16, which is split in two by a barrier. I remember from previous finals they don't seem to let you move between Hill 16 A and B, depending on what turnstile you go through thats the section you're stuck in.

My question is do they split the Nally terrace in a similar fashion? From looking at photos and the graphic on the GAA website it would appear that there are similar barriers there. The section directly behind the goal is a fine spot but the weird looking bit beside the Hogan Stand is less than desirable and the low section directly in front of the screen is a balls.
Anyone know if you can freely move to wherever you like or is it restricted?

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

setanta1984 wrote: »

Not specifically "seating" question, but I have got a ticket for the Nally Terrace for the hurling final.
I've never been in the Nally before, I have always been in Hill 16, which is split in two by a barrier. I remember from previous finals they don't seem to let you move between Hill 16 A and B, depending on what turnstile you go through thats the section you're stuck in.

My question is do they split the Nally terrace in a similar fashion? From looking at photos and the graphic on the GAA website it would appear that there are similar barriers there. The section directly behind the goal is a fine spot but the weird looking bit beside the Hogan Stand is less than desirable and the low section directly in front of the screen is a balls.
Anyone know if you can freely move to wherever you like or is it restricted?

Was in there myself for last year's drawn final, everyone enters from the same turnstiles but I think they closed off the half near the Hill when it got full. By closed off I mean they just weren't letting people in. Get in there by HT in the minor match and you'll be fine. If you want a rail to lean on though you'd even need to be in around half 1.

setanta1984

Cheers, same deal as the Hill then. Very annoying, I mean its not as if its that big. Will have to get in early so!

pure breed

Hi there looking for advice on tickets for this sunday's final
I have been very fortunate to receive 4 tickets for final 2 off which ill be using
2 cusack stand upper 709 x 17, 18
and 2 cusack stand lower 314 y 16, 17
Which seats are better for best view as have a elderly with me
Thanks
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zetecescort

kala85

pure breed wrote: »

Hi there looking for advice on tickets for this sunday's final
I have been very fortunate to receive 4 tickets for final 2 off which ill be using
2 cusack stand upper 709 x 17, 18
and 2 cusack stand lower 314 y 16, 17
Which seats are better for best view as have a elderly with me
Thanks
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Id take the 314 lower y 16 and 17. Dont know for sure if those tickets are under cover it it rains, but I know that I was in the upper cusack a few times and outside of the first four rows, I would avoid it at all costs. Id only take a ticket there if I couldnt get a ticket for anywhere else.. You would just be too far up in the clouds for hurling. I doubt you will be able to see the ball and the steps up are fairly steep. The upper deck tickets are second last row of the upper deck ( it goes from row A to row Z). Wont see much at a hurling match in second last row. Was in the back row of cusack for an all ireland and I wouldnt do it again.

The only thing I would worry about in the lower deck tickets is the green netting at the back of the goals but I think you are ok and also that those seats might not be fully covered in case of rain..
Thats my two cents anyway..

http://www.crokepark.ie/About/Seating-Plans

click on sections for the view.

Western Pomise

Isn't row LL in Lower Hogan back in well under cover in case it's raining tomorrow?.....lashed enough here today!:)...thanks for replies.

ProudDUB

Yep, everything after EE is covered.

loi09

In section 307 cusack lower row TT seat 21 is this a good seat for the international rules 2nd test?

rebel girl 15

Near enough to the halfway line - back near the back of the stand, which is okay. There is TV screens near you where you can watch any part of the game that you cannot see

ProudDUB

loi09 wrote: »

In section 307 cusack lower row TT seat 21 is this a good seat for the international rules 2nd test?

You are completely covered by the over hang of the Upper Cusack, which is a good thing if it is raining. However, I find the view of the pitch to be quite constricted compared to the more open seats. I wouldn't worry about it though. I'd say Croker will be half empty, and moving down to a better seat shouldn't be a problem. I do that all the time during league games.

loi09

Got offered tickets for cusack lower 304 row D would you recommed these seats over 307 row TT?

mayo.mick

loi09 wrote: »

Got offered tickets for cusack lower 304 row D would you recommed these seats over 307 row TT?

304 is right at the tunnel in the Cusack, row d is 4 rows back from the sideline.

bermuda6

Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) is going to an American Football game in late August at Croke Park. We have the opportunity to take 4 lower level tickets in the Cusack Corner (section 312, row MM) or Cusack upper deck sideline (section 709, row .

We prefer to be covered, which would be the corner seats in the lower deck. However, it is tempted to be in row B, albeit the upper deck.

1) Which are better seats for viewing the game?

2) Is it true that the all decks, lower or upper, don't begin covered seats until row EE?

Thanks for your help.

adrian522

I'd go upper, Row B, great view from up there as long as no one has issues with heights.

Lower EE will be far enough back, but should still have a good enough view but I prefer the upper deck partiularly for American Football, as you get a great view of the entire field.

As far as being covered from the elements, EE will have you completely dry.

Upper row B should be OK too as long as there is not a strong wind blowing in to the stand as the roof does extend over the upper seats.

You only really get wet in the lower deck rows A to about X or so.

Grats

You need to be in at least row KK in the Cusack or Canal to be assured of cover. Row AA and back will do in the Hogan. Section 309 row B is perfect. Section 312 Row MM is also fine if you don't like heights.

dastardly00

adrian522 wrote: »

I'd go upper, Row B, great view from up there as long as no one has issues with heights.

Lower EE will be far enough back, but should still have a good enough view but I prefer the upper deck partiularly for American Football, as you get a great view of the entire field.

As far as being covered from the elements, EE will have you completely dry.

Upper row B should be OK too as long as there is not a strong wind blowing in to the stand as the roof does extend over the upper seats.

You only really get wet in the lower deck rows A to about X or so.

You're a bit wrong there adrian!!

I was in the Cusack Stand lower deck (Section 308, Row BB) for the Leinster Hurling final last week. I wasn't covered, and neither were the people three rows behind me (Row EE).

As Grats suggested, you need to be in at least Row KK (in the Cusack) in order to stay dry.

bermuda6

As mentioned, my Cussack lower seats would be in 312 row MM. Covered right?

The other option is 709 row B. Covered right?

Please comfirm again if both rows are covered and which you would prefer.

dastardly00

bermuda6 wrote: »

As mentioned, my Cussack lower seats would be in 312 row MM. Covered right?

The other option is 709 row B. Covered right?

Please comfirm again if both rows are covered and which you would prefer.

You will be covered in both seats.

I'd go with 709 Row B. You'll have a cracking view of the whole pitch as you're right at the front of the upper deck.

Here is a link to a Croke Park interactive map. if you click on a section, a photo pops up so you get an idea of what the view will be like. The view from 312 isn't great.

thelad95

Upper tier near the half-way line are incredible seats. I think premium is over-rated as sometimes you can't see the ball if it goes high especially if you're sitting up the back. Corporate boxes are terrible. My Dad managed to get three tickets for a certain construction firms corporate box during the good years. He took me and my sister. We were the only one's who sat outside to watch the match while everyone else 'worked the crowd' inside. At one stage some guy came out and asked us who was playing? Never again. I much prefer slumming it in the upper or lower tiers.

Hulk Hands

Take the 709 row B no question, excellent view. You'll also be covered from rain in those seats.