Fans not availing of group discount, says Sweeney

LEITRIM secretary Diarmuid Sweeney says not enough supporters are taking advantage of the Connacht Council’s group ticketing scheme.

Even with unreserved ticket prices costing €30 and terrace admission €20, a healthy crowd of 7,354 turned up for the county’s provincial quarter-final win over Sligo at Markievicz Park (the lack of live TV coverage may also have been a factor).

However, Sweeney feels it could have been bigger had more fans taken up the offer of group tickets via their clubs, which would have seen them gain entry to the game for €10. The scheme was available through the Leitrim County Board.