40,000 expected at Croker opener

GAA chiefs are preparing for a crowd of more than 40,000 for tomorrow night’s league double header at Croke Park.

Advance ticket sales for the All-Ireland final rematch are said to have been positive so far with Kildare taking on Tyrone in an attractive Division 2 game beforehand.

If the attendance prediction holds up, then it will be a record for a Spring Series event, with just over 35,000 turning out for two separate double headers last year.