Cost of attending final tests pockets of loyal fans

GAA players are seeking financial compensation but their fans are happy to fork out thousands to watch the All-Ireland final.

There’s no chance of a money pool being established for cash-strapped Kerry and Armagh fans in the lead up to the biggest football game of the year. Supporters attending Sunday’s All-Ireland final will spend more than 500 each.

That’s according to a dedicated GAA follower who spends around 1,500 annually following her team.