Paul Rouse: The GAA’s leadership needs to change tack on its ticketing policy

The GAA’s approach to selling tickets to its matches is not reflective of the realities of life for its membership, writes Paul Rouse

CHANGING TIMES: A Kerry supporter makes his way through the turnstiles at Fitzgerald Stadium ahead of the 2015 Munster SFC final. The fact cash is no longer acceptable at turnstiles is not a positive development, argues our columnist. Picture: Inpho/Donall Farmer

The GAA’s approach to selling tickets to its matches is not reflective of the realities of life for its membership.

This is true in terms of the method of sale and true also in terms of the capacity of its membership to pay.