Hurling fans descend on Dublin for final

Thousands of hurling fans were descending on Dublin this weekend ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland clash between Cork and Kilkenny.

More than 75,000 supporters are set to flock to the capital to savour the atmosphere of the titanic battle between two of the sports fiercest rivals - Cork and Kilkenny.

A GAA spokeswoman said the game was a complete sell-out and more than 30,000 fans were expected to travel from each county.

And with stand tickets on sale for as much as €60 a ticket 78,476 capacity Croke Park is set to scoop a massive €4m for the GAA.

The new Hill 16 terrace will also be partly be re-opened to more than 8,000 supporters.

Kilkenny are bidding for a third All-Ireland title in a row, while whoever takes home the Liam McCarthy cup will top the league for most ever wins.

Iarnrod Eireann advised fans wanting to travel by train that unless they have pre-booked, taking to the road is the only option.

An extra service is being provided on Sunday morning but a spokesman warned only limited number of tickets are available.

Travelling fans were also warned to allow additional time to pass through the port tunnel works in the north of the city.

Gardaí said two car parks will be open on the day of the match near the ground - Clonliffe College (access is via Drumcondra Road) and O’Connell School, Richmond Street North (access is via the North Circular Road).

Officers also warned that any vehicles found illegally parked in the area are likely to be clamped or impounded and drivers may face fines of €130 or more.