Mayo admit struggling to meet ticket orders
The high number sales online and via SuperValu and Centra outlets indicate the game will be a sell-out with Mayo supporters again likely to take up a significant number of Hill 16 tickets as they did for the 2013 All-Ireland final between the counties.
Mayo PRO Aiden McLoughlin explained the board had last Monday week made it clear on the website they would only make tickets available to the general public next week. However, because of the large number already sold online they will not now be able to facilitate that.
“So many tickets have been sold online,” said McLoughlin. “If there were any left over we were planning to make them available but that won’t be the case. We’re currently compiling orders from the clubs and the deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday 9pm). Even at that, it’s possible that we don’t even have enough to meet demand.”
McLoughlin confirmed there is demand from Mayo supporters for Hill 16 tickets as they again hope to “infiltrate” the terrace traditionally occupied by Dublin fans. “I think the term is ‘take over the Hill’ but I couldn’t see it happening!” smiled McLoughlin.
It was nine years ago Mayo chose to warm up in front of Hill 16 much to the annoyance of Dublin who joined them before Mayo moved to the other end.
All five semi-finals involving Dublin since 2010 have attracted over 81,000 with the ‘10 clash with Cork the largest - 82,225. Last year’s semi-final between Dublin and Donegal accrued 81,500.
