Government green light for increased crowds at this weekend's matches

Minister Jack Chambers has confirmed that limits on crowds are set to be raised ahead of this weekend's programme of inter-county games. 

27 June 2021; Waterford supporters watch on as Tony Kelly of Clare prepares to take a free during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Quarter-Final match between Waterford and Clare at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Each of this weekend’s inter-county games will have crowds of at least 500 people in attendance after the Government brought forward by 48 hours the planned increase in spectator numbers.

The increase from 200 to 500 spectators for stadiums with a capacity of 5,000 or greater was not due to come into effect until Monday, July 5, but Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers confirmed this morning that the 500-spectator limit will now apply from Saturday, July 3.