15 reasons why fans should make this final a sellout

An All-Ireland hurling final... scratch that, a Kilkenny- Tipperary All-Ireland final not selling out?

15 reasons why fans should make this final a sellout
Fri, 02 Sep, 2016 - 01:00
John Fogarty

Are more people finding themselves priced out or, perish the thought, feeling they have not been entertained? If anyone considers going to Croke Park on Sunday the equivalent of putting on a pair of old shoes, think again. Here are 15 reasons why this time it’s different:

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