Celtic XI vs Ireland XI McNamara's Testimonial

[supasparx]

Game is on 29th of May,
Any ideas as to when these tickets will be out on sale, and what are the chances of getting some?
I have a few 'bhoys' season ticket holders making inquiries aswell, would love to be at this one!

[Ash]

I emailed the Celtic ticket office but got no reply.
Ive flight booked so hopefully I'll gt a ticket

[Hibs4Ever]

What a weekend its gonna be. Hibs winning the Scottish Cup on the Saturday, and Ireland stuffing celtic on the Sunday. Can't wait, flights booked already :D

[Junior]

tickets won't be a problem for a testimonial.

On sale already to Celtic Season Ticket Holders or World Huddle Members.

General sale from Mon 4th April.


However, FAI should get a decent allocation so can always try there also.

[supasparx]

tickets won't be a problem for a testimonial.

On sale already to Celtic Season Ticket Holders or World Huddle Members.

General sale from Mon 4th April.


However, FAI should get a decent allocation so can always try there also.

Cheers Junior, have noticed in the past that you can always answer these questions, should go for a job at FAI ticketing, more help than they are!!

[Junior]

Just a reminder that the Scottish Cup Final is on the Sat 28th May at Hampden. There isa a possibility that Celtic will be there (though Im not counting my chickens!). As a result hotels could be even busier than usual so I'd advise to book up early if you know you are definitely going.

the premierlodge at George square or Charing Cross are good options. £50GBP for a twin.

[Eirambler]

Its strange that the game is on the day after the final, which celtic will almost certainly be in.

Its hard to imagine them being in much mood for the Ireland game the day after losing to Hibs in the cup...

[Hibs4Ever]

Its strange that the game is on the day after the final, which celtic will almost certainly be in.

Its hard to imagine them being in much mood for the Ireland game the day after losing to Hibs in the cup...


HIBEE'S HIBEE'S HIBEE'S :D


Good man, you going to the match this weekend?

A few of us coming over from Dublin.

SUNSHINE ON LEITH :D :D

[Eirambler]

Ya, looking forward to it, reckon we should go well, Celtic haven't been at their best lately. They might be in for a surprise!

[Hibs4Ever]

No Glass or Boozy, but we should still have a strong enough midfield
Bring on the Cabbage & Ribs :D :D

[supasparx]

4 of us booked up, looking forward to it! Never been to Parkhead, always looks impressive on da telly. Any suggestions on where to watch the cup final the day before?

[Junior]

4 of us booked up, looking forward to it! Never been to Parkhead, always looks impressive on da telly. Any suggestions on where to watch the cup final the day before?

If its your first time up, then somewhere on the Gallowgate (close to city centre) would be good for bars of the celtic persuasion 'Bairds Bar' full of Memorabilia, 'Bar67', 'The Hoops Bar' or you could try 'The Brazen Head' a big Celtic pub in the Gorbals http://www.brazen-head.co.uk/indexf.htm again good for memorabilia etc...- These will all be mobbed so get there for opening time or as near to it as you can!!

That is unless you are going to try and get a ticket, in which case your best heading closer towards Hampden (about 25 min walk from thew gallowgate).

If your not in to the celtic thing, there will be plenty of pubs in the city centre showing it that will bea bit quieter.


EDIT

Sorry should clarify these will all be mobbed IF Celtic are in the final

[blobbyblob]

Was in Parkhead Tuesday and you could buy the tickets for the game there and then.

£21 a pop

[Junior]

Was in Parkhead Tuesday and you could buy the tickets for the game there and then.

£21 a pop

I am not sure that is the case but if anyone wants to double check you can call them on 0870 060 1888. I believe they were only selling certain stands to see what demand would be like, if they are selling quick then maybe they have opened up all the stands and a general sale, though they haven't updated the website if that is the case.


Jackie McNamara Testimonial Match
Celtic Vs Republic of Ireland
Sunday 29th May - kick-off 2pm

Tickets are now on sale to Season Ticket Holders and Celtic World Huddle Select members until Friday 1st April.

Tickets will be sold on a best available basis, therefore season ticket holders will not have a priority to purchase their regular seat.

All remaining tickets will go on General Sale from Monday 4th April.

Ticket prices:

Adults: £21

Under 16s & 65+: £15

[blobbyblob]

I am not sure that is the case but if anyone wants to double check you can call them on 0870 060 1888. I believe they were only selling certain stands to see what demand would be like, if they are selling quick then maybe they have opened up all the stands and a general sale, though they haven't updated the website if that is the case.

The four dublin boys that bought them while I was there must have been figments of my imagination aswell.

[Jon'o]

Many people from here decidied if they are going to this game?

[supasparx]

Many people from here decidied if they are going to this game?

Myself and 3 others are heading to it. Noticed some others mention it on another thread. Will be good to see who gets a run before the Israrel game, but with the scots cup final the day before (and provided celtic are in it) I don't fancy very good opposition!

[Junior]

The four dublin boys that bought them while I was there must have been figments of my imagination aswell.

Im sure they weren't but perhaps they were ST holders???

[Orchard Celt]

What a weekend its gonna be. Hibs winning the Scottish Cup on the Saturday, and Ireland stuffing celtic on the Sunday. Can't wait, flights booked already :D

To all the people on this board who think Hibs are "the Irish team" on this board should look at todays minute silence at Hampden for Pope John Paul, there was booing, whistling and chants of FTP during it from the Hibs end (and Dundee Utd too). :mad: :mad:

[Eirambler]

To all the people on this board who think Hibs are "the Irish team" on this board should look at todays minute silence at Hampden for Pope John Paul, there was booing, whistling and chants of FTP during it from the Hibs end (and Dundee Utd too). :mad: :mad:


Not sure anyone has ever said on here that Hibs are an Irish team. Just to clarify, they're not. They're from SCOTLAND. Just because I'm Irish, and live in Scotland, do you think that should automatically make me a Celtic supporter, especially as I live in Edinburgh? (and yes I could afford the bus fare if I wished, but I don't want to :) )

Every team is going to have a few idiot supporters, especially a team from a city of this size. But even then there was more disruption from Celtic fans during a minutes silence for the Queen mother a few years ago than there was from Hibs fans on Saturday (Obviously I'm not condoning either set of supporters actions).

Also it paled into insignificance in comparison to the actions of many Hearts fans on Sunday.

Hibs were founded by Irish and the clubs supporters are aware of their history, but that still doesn't make them an Irish team. Obviously 99% of Hibs fans (myself included) were unhappy at the disruption of a minutes silence, but again, it was a very small number of people and like you said it came from both ends of the ground.

The minutes silence at both weekend games was requested by Celtic and given the potential for trouble in Scottish football it must be asked whether it was a good idea to have one at all. Politics and religion should be removed from football completely because at this stage in Scotland theyre just taking it over. Hibernian's policy is to remove secterianism entirely from the club, and they do a good job of achieving this. If the Old Firm were half as successful as Hibs in this regard then Scottish football wouldn't be in its current state.

[Orchard Celt]

The minutes silence at both weekend games was requested by Celtic and given the potential for trouble in Scottish football it must be asked whether it was a good idea to have one at all. Politics and religion should be removed from football completely because at this stage in Scotland theyre just taking it over. Hibernian's policy is to remove secterianism entirely from the club, and they do a good job of achieving this. If the Old Firm were half as successful as Hibs in this regard then Scottish football wouldn't be in its current state.

Every country in Europe had shown respect for the leader of one of the most important men in the world. The Scottish FA were shown up for the bunch of bigots there are for refusing to compile with what UEFA has asked member countrys too do. In a way, part of me is happy it happened, cause it shows the world what a bigoted and anti-Irish/Catholic country it is.

[Babysis]

Ok, well not getting drawn into religion and football, Im all booked up. got a good deal with Ryanair from london £40 all in. happy days :)

[Green Tribe]

Ok, well not getting drawn into religion and football, Im all booked up. got a good deal with Ryanair from london £40 all in. happy days :)

I booked 2 tickets a few days ago, if it is a sunny day, we'll walk it(take about an hour but it is good fun), if not, we'll get the bus out :D If anyone still wants to go to this, book asap, a lot of single tickets in places, took me a while to find 2 seats together on-line.

Come on Ireland!! :D

[Babysis]

I booked 2 tickets a few days ago, if it is a sunny day, we'll walk it(take about an hour but it is good fun), if not, we'll get the bus out :D If anyone still wants to go to this, book asap, a lot of single tickets in places, took me a while to find 2 seats together on-line.

Come on Ireland!! :D

Im in the Celtic end i think. Go the ticket a few weeks ago through a season book. Flights done today. Think im staying in Jurys hotel. Happy days :)

[Green Tribe]

Im in the Celtic end i think. Go the ticket a few weeks ago through a season book. Flights done today. Think im staying in Jurys hotel. Happy days :)

Jury's on jamaica street, near Central station? If that's it, it is a cracking hotel, my brother and his girlfriend stayed there last year, the breakfast buffet was the best thing, great fry-up x 5 he said :D nice location too. I'm in the North stand area 142, near the goal, haven't been in PH for a few years, bet it is a sh!t seat! :rolleyes:

[Babysis]

Jury's on jamaica street, near Central station? If that's it, it is a cracking hotel, my brother and his girlfriend stayed there last year, the breakfast buffet was the best thing, great fry-up x 5 he said :D nice location too. I'm in the North stand area 142, near the goal, haven't been in PH for a few years, bet it is a sh!t seat! :rolleyes:

ive no idea where the htel is. Sorting it out withsome fellas who are coming over from Dublin. WAs gonna be the Euro hostel, but the hotel is now the first choice. As long as the bar is serving, it really doesnt matter. :D
Will let you know where im sitting when i get my ticket off sylvo

[supasparx]

Im in the Celtic end i think. Go the ticket a few weeks ago through a season book. Flights done today. Think im staying in Jurys hotel. Happy days :)

Have you any idea which stand the Irish support will be in? As FAI aren't selling tickets. :confused:

[supasparx]

Looks as though i can only get 4 seats together in North stand upper section 404. Are these seats any good? :confused:

[Babysis]

i dont know to be honest. Personally i wouldnt worry too much. Its a cracking stadium, and the atmosphere should be good, so it shouldnt really matter too much where you are sitting. :)

[CollegeTillIDie]

Dundee United used to be the "Irish" team on the East coast.
Originally founded as Dundee Hibs. But they are no more Irish than Hibernian FC of Edinburgh or indeed of Malta. The same can be said for Celtic as they play under the SFA jurisdiction for perfectly legitimate geographical reasons !

Dundee FC are known as the Blue Noses which means of the Rangers persuasion.

[Green Tribe]

ive no idea where the htel is. Sorting it out withsome fellas who are coming over from Dublin. WAs gonna be the Euro hostel, but the hotel is now the first choice. As long as the bar is serving, it really doesnt matter. :D
Will let you know where im sitting when i get my ticket off sylvo

the eurohostel is just opposite jurys!!! :D Lots of celtic supporters go to jury's when they come over for games from ireland, some drinking session in the hotel bar, you can see them all when u walk past!! :D my brother's room had nice view over the river, rooms were a bit small, but apart from that a great place to stay.

[Green Tribe]

Looks as though i can only get 4 seats together in North stand upper section 404. Are these seats any good? :confused:

not sure, haven't been for a while, cannot remember, but as babysis said, it is a cracking stadium, whether u are high up or closer to the pitch, the atmosphere will be magic. i'm in north stand too , i 'm in lower part but further up near the goal at jock stein stand, not sure what it is like as it is in the corner/goal area, don't care, will be great. :D

[supasparx]

4 of us staying in euro hostel.
I'd heard the bar was good! ;)

[Babysis]

4 of us staying in euro hostel.
I'd heard the bar was good! ;)
24hr bar, sounds good to me. Im up for a sesh. On the 8.40am flight on Sunday morning from stanstead, so the drinking will be starting early. Plus im in O rafs the day beofre for the final. Should be a good bank holiday weekend :D

[Saint Tom]

stayed there for the game v scotland in 2003 for kerr's first match. clean, all night bar and full of good looking backpackers..... only paid £10 a night too

[Junior]

Looks as though i can only get 4 seats together in North stand upper section 404. Are these seats any good? :confused:

Its decent enough as you are close to the half way line, though depends on your row. If you are at the very back of the upper tier its a fair distance to the pitch.

Away support is SE Corner stand and sometimes the right hand side of the Lisbon Lions stand (for larger allocations). Not sure if it is the same for this game.