Withdrawal of tickets raises Rebel hopes

CORK hopes of an All-Ireland football and hurling double-header were raised temporarily yesterday, when tickets for the All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Cork and Kilkenny were withdrawn from sale yesterday in Croke Park.

The initial reason for the withdrawal was a late fixture change, sparking speculation that the Rebel footballers would play on the same day as the hurlers, but a Croke Park spokesman said yesterday that it had been a mistake to put the withdrawal down to a fixture change.

“Tickets will be available from the Cork County Board and here (Croke Park) from next Tuesday on,” said a GAA spokesman yesterday.