Casement Park in line for major overhaul - 40,000 all seater Stadium.

[armaghniac]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

[Armamike]

If the ground is unsuitable for Ulster GAA games then how is it deemed suitable for Leinster Championship games and all Ireland series games? Confusing.

That's something the Ulster Council should clarify!

[twohands!!!]

If the ground is unsuitable for Ulster GAA games then how is it deemed suitable for Leinster Championship games and all Ireland series games? Confusing.

That's something the Ulster Council should clarify!

Because the Leinster Council and the CCCC respectively who run those competitions say it is.

Yet another reason to add to the list as to why the provincial councils should be done away with.

[Upandover]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Funny you say that but at the recent waterford game there was plenty of waterford fans in corrigan.

[imtommygunn]

There was a right few Kilkenny ones at the KK game too.

[Hectic]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Casement won't be in the running.

And what's this ordinary punter bull$hit?

If it is Corrigan there will be plenty of Antrim supporters there.

It will be small print time for the season ticket holders.

And they can fight that out with Ulster.

[armaghniac]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Casement won't be in the running.

And what's this ordinary punter bull$hit?

If it is Corrigan there will be plenty of Antrim supporters there.

There is no small print in the season ticket that would allow that would allow GAA to just favour members of the public who couldn't arsed buying a season ticket.

[JoG2]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Casement won't be in the running.

And what's this ordinary punter bull$hit?

If it is Corrigan there will be plenty of Antrim supporters there.

There is no small print in the season ticket that would allow that would allow GAA to just favour members of the public who couldn't arsed buying a season ticket.

What elitist bulls1t this is...many many reasons folk cannot buy a season ticket. Wonder what the percentage increase was in Armagh from last year to this year...Armagh not arsed last year too?

[JoG2]

As someone else said earlier, if Antrim want to grow the game in their county then they need as many youngsters as possible in the ground to see their team playing against the All-Ireland champions.

The current publicity is great but it won't steer young lads away from the soccer ball.

Not sure the crowds of buckfast gulpers would seal the deal either

You forgot to add apple munchers.

Young lads watching someone eating a healthy nutrition apple is one thing, seeing someone boke over their own feet and it splashing on their neighbours is slightly different

[armaghniac]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Casement won't be in the running.

And what's this ordinary punter bull$hit?

If it is Corrigan there will be plenty of Antrim supporters there.

There is no small print in the season ticket that would allow that would allow GAA to just favour members of the public who couldn't arsed buying a season ticket.

What elitist bulls1t this is...many many reasons folk cannot buy a season ticket. Wonder what the percentage increase was in Armagh from last year to this year...Armagh not arsed last year too?

Well if you do not buy a season ticket, then you have to hope the tickets go on public sale. If the game is in Pairc Esler they will, if it is shoehorned into Corrigan then they will not.

[tonto1888]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Funny you say that but at the recent waterford game there was plenty of waterford fans in corrigan.

Must be lies. Amarghniac, who wasn't there, knows a lot better then you

[armaghniac]

I think I'm right in saying Corrigan Park as had capacity crowds in recent years with the visits of Cork and Kilkenny.
The requirements were not mentioned much then and a great day out was had by the children of Antrim watching their heroes on their own turf.

On those days there were feck all people coming from Cork or Kilkenny. This is not true of Armagh. Even if this was shoehorned into Casement there would be few children from Antrim watching, there would be Armagh season ticket holders, player's families, a few big shots from the sponsors and that's it, no ordinary punter from Antrim would get in.

Funny you say that but at the recent waterford game there was plenty of waterford fans in corrigan.

Must be lies. Amarghniac, who wasn't there, knows a lot better then you

I'm always happy to receive correct information. How many from KK or WD were in Corrigan?

[Armagh18]

I'm sure 90% of Armagh season ticket holders wouldn't be that bothered if they miss what will realistically be a low intensity walk in the park for Armagh, no disrespect to Antrim.

Hope they stand their ground and Ulster GAA go f**k themselves. 

[groundlie]

The 15,000 Armagh supporters might have helped them in their decision.

Yes absolutely they have such a great and passionate support, one which I can only envy.

With this logic maybe all games where it's an elite team playing a so called lesser county, home advantage should be sacrificed purely based on supporter size.

Mayo would never play Leitrim in Carrick on Shannon,
Cork/Kerry should never play Clare in Cusack Park Ennis,
The Dubs should never have to travel to Longford or Wicklow. All these counties could easily fill these stadiums twice over.

[armaghniac]

I'm sure 90% of Armagh season ticket holders wouldn't be that bothered if they miss what will realistically be a low intensity walk in the park for Armagh, no disrespect to Antrim.

I don't think that season ticket holders in any county would be happy if the GAA can arbitrarily set up games to exclude them. 

With this logic maybe all games where it's an elite team playing a so called lesser county, home advantage should be sacrificed purely based on supporter size.

The logic is that a neutral venue should have been indicated for this tie from day 1, no question of home venue.