No trains but fans determined to travel to Croke Park this weekend

A threatened rail strike has forced thousands of Kerry and Mayo football fans to make alternative travel arrangements for Sunday’s Croke Park semi-final.

No trains but fans determined to travel to Croke Park this weekend
Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

Every available private bus in both counties has been booked, it was claimed yesterday. The first phase of the Irish Rail pay strike is due to take place on Sunday and Monday.

More than 15,000 Mayo fans are expected to travel, while Kerry GAA County Board estimates around 10,000 to 12,000 Kingdom fans will be on the road to the capital.

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