High hopes for increased crowds at All-Ireland hurling semi-finals

Whatever is decided will also apply to the separate Kerry and Mayo football semi-finals on August 14 and 15.

Fans watch the game. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

The crowds for next month's All-Ireland senior hurling semi-finals in Croke Park could reach 24,000 on both days, a jump of 33% on the stadium’s current Covid capacity.

A decision on the games involving All-Ireland and Munster champions Limerick on Saturday, August 7 and Leinster victors Kilkenny on Sunday, August 8 will shortly be made by the Government.