LOI attendances rocket on opening weekend

Over 30,000 fans went through the turnstiles. 

Cork City supporters make their way into Turners Cross before the game with Bohemians. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

League of Ireland attendances smashed the 30,000 barrier over the opening weekend of fixtures.

Strong season ticket sales had reflected a growing appetite for live football and it was evidenced by the 10 matches over Friday and Saturday attracting 30,221 fans through the turnstiles.