GAA hopeful of breaking 60,000 barrier on Saturday

The GAA are anticipating a crowd of over 60,000 for Saturday’s Limerick-Kilkenny All-Ireland semi-final.

Media reports in Limerick last week claimed ticket sales for the rematch of last year’s thrilling quarter-final had been ‘slow’ and only topped 20,000 between the two counties. However, the GAA yesterday confirmed the number has now jumped over 40,000 and is in line to exceed 60,000 for the Saturday evening throw-in (6pm).