Leinster GAA make 20,000 free hurling final tickets available to underage teams

Leinster chairman Derek Kent said the initiative is a "celebration of our young players and an investment in the future of our games".

DEADLINE: Applications for the tickets have to be submitted before noon on June 4. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The Leinster Council have made available 20,000 free tickets for underage teams to the senior hurling final on Sunday, June 8.

In a press release issued on Sunday afternoon, the council explained the initiative is part of Leinster GAA’s “ongoing commitment to youth participation and community engagement, providing young players with the opportunity to experience the excitement and atmosphere of Senior Hurling Championship match days.” 

Eligible groups must consist of a minimum of 10 children (U14 or younger) and be accompanied by at least two supervising adults per group (one adult per 10 chilren). Applications have to be submitted before noon on Wednesday, June 4.

Leinster chairman Derek Kent said: “This is a celebration of our young players and an investment in the future of our games. We want every child involved in GAA to feel connected to the bigger picture – to see our players in action, feel the energy of championship days, and be inspired their Hurling heroes. By offering 20,000 free tickets to our players, we’re not only giving them a great day out – we’re showing them they belong to something special.” 

As part of their alternate agreement with the Munster Council, the Leinster final takes place on Sunday afternoon at 4pm this year, while the southern province’s decider is scheduled for the evening previous (6pm).

Last year’s Leinster final between Dublin and Kilkenny attracted a 35,484 crowd on a Saturday evening, but the previous year’s decider involving The Cats and Galway held on a Sunday recorded a disappointing 24,483 attendance.