Attendances 2024

[joey B]

Nothing is going to hollow out attendances like propping up the First Division with zero wins with no threat of relegation. You're purely attending out of a sense of obligation and to make a financial contribution. You know you're setting aside 2-3 hours of time to travel to and watch something miserable with almost no chance of seeing a victory.
That was us last season and I concur it is a thoroughly miserable experience…..

[cláirseach]

There have been Longford crowds that I would really question this year, in fact there is one game where I had multiple photos of all areas of the ground, and could count every head in the ground, and it was nowhere near what was announced. Did lat night's crowd feel accurate to those in attendance?

[Zico]

Rumour has it that Cork have been given 300 tickets (by rule only entitled to 120) and given the entire North terrace covered section. Very poor decision from the club if this is the case given that’s where the Kerry FC Ultras go and to be fair they have done a huge amount to generate an atmosphere at the ground.
I hope rumour is not accurate as a new club like Kerry that’s trying to create an atmosphere as well as community support owes a lot to the cohort of Ultras that attend week in and week out.
I would honestly be shocked if the club made this move.

[Martinho II]

There have been Longford crowds that I would really question this year, in fact there is one game where I had multiple photos of all areas of the ground, and could count every head in the ground, and it was nowhere near what was announced. Did lat night's crowd feel accurate to those in attendance?

Yeah I do find it accurate. Wexford had a good away following which boosted it a bit!

[Shearer]

There have been Longford crowds that I would really question this year, in fact there is one game where I had multiple photos of all areas of the ground, and could count every head in the ground, and it was nowhere near what was announced. Did lat night's crowd feel accurate to those in attendance?
You're not the first person to flag this.

[culloty82]

Rumour has it that Cork have been given 300 tickets (by rule only entitled to 120) and given the entire North terrace covered section. Very poor decision from the club if this is the case given that’s where the Kerry FC Ultras go and to be fair they have done a huge amount to generate an atmosphere at the ground.
I hope rumour is not accurate as a new club like Kerry that’s trying to create an atmosphere as well as community support owes a lot to the cohort of Ultras that attend week in and week out.
I would honestly be shocked if the club made this move.

Apparently, the North Terrace is the designated away section of the ground, but because there hasn't been a club with a sizeable travelling support before now, the Ultras have been allowed to effectively go wherever they wanted for most games.

[kingdomkerry]

Yeah alot of crocodile tears. Think they were initially in the east terrace but moved to the North Terrace as as you said because away crowds were small. It was always going to be an issue as soon as there was sufficient demand from an away support to fill the North Terrace.

[Shearer]

Treaty sold out the away section for 2 out of 3 visits to Kerry and would have sold more, think the remainder opted for the stand.

[nigel-harps1954]

Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda - 3,847

Thought it looked fairly small on LOITV alright. Only once last season had they an attendance as low as this one.

[nigel-harps1954]

Bohs - 4,302 (4,243 {2023}; 3,209 {2022};2,878{19}; 2,148; 2,006; 1,627; 1,724; 1,395; 1,597; 1,496; 1,488)
Derry - 3,079 (3,336; 3,184; 2,049; 2,297; 1,517; 1,563; 1,124; 1,106; 1,446; 1,460; 2,135)
Drogheda - 2,005 (1,916; 1,941; 721 FD; ; 377 FD; 850; 583 FD; 813; 1,064; 817; 977; 811)
Dundalk - 2,440 (2,636; 2,689; 2,775; 2,738; 2,674; 2,738; 3,158; 2,534; 1,997; 949; 1,355)
Galway - 3,427 (2,018 FD; 2,081 FD; 780 FD; 746 FD; 1,376; 1,169; 1,290; 975 FD)
Pat's - 4,622 (4,232; 3,489; 1,919; 1,621; 1,504; 1,088; 1,321; 1,386; 1,687; 1,474; 1,346)
Rovers - 6,354 (6,109; 5,379; 3,384; 2,749; 2,809; 2,041; 2,890; 2,269; 2,763; 3,127; 3,779)
Shels - 4,367 (3,393; 2,913; 1,071 FD; 654 FD; 496 FD; 554 FD; 596 FD; 713 FD; 1,114; 1,187; 781 FD)
Sligo - 3,039 (2,555; 2,166; 1,995; 1,853; 1,717; 1,750; 1,750; 1,959; 2,342; 3,007; 2,103)
Waterford - 3,133 (1,833 FD; 1,705 FD; 1,496; 2,329; 1,550 FD; 314 FD; 460 FD; 470 FD; 478 FD; 453 FD; 466 FD)

FIRST DIVISION

Athlone - 716 (872; 307; 382; 130; 154; 156; 314; 653 PD; 754; 271; 200)
Bray - 631 (663; 482; 773; 643 PD; 966 PD; 957 PD; 769 PD; 718 PD; 891 PD; 965 PD; 1,121 PD)
Cobh - 745 (1,020; 872; 268; 236; 358; 403; 366; 223; 439; 2008 - 1,122 PD; 681)
Cork - 3,693 (3,666 PD; 3,517; 2,505 PD; 4,245 PD; 4,559 PD; 2,533 PD; 3,263 PD; 3,777 PD; 1,965 PD; 2,786 PD; 2,128)
Harps - 1,274 (1,154; 1,293 PD; 1,154 PD; 708; 1,202 PD; 1,216 PD; 784; 449; 479; 429; 433; 644)
Kerry - 655 (784)
Longford - 635 (679; 500; 610; 449; 342; 488 PD; 803 PD; 567; 379; 365; 315)
Treaty - 1,872 (642; 695)
UCD - 346 (809 PD; 953 PD; 739 PD; 365; 236; 297; 216; 397 PD; 487 PD; 506 PD; 558 PD; 610 PD)
Wexford - 712 (689; 445; 235; 181; 338; 585 PD; 553; 331; 227; 302; 216)

PREMIER AVERAGE: 3,678 (3,289; 2,687; 2,185; 2,170; 1,902; 1,476; 1,681; 1,502; 1,566; 1,630; 1,547)
FIRST DIVISION AVERAGE: 1,105 (1,035; 1,193; 586; 413; 477; 476; 486; 495; 391; 372; 578)

OVERALL AVERAGE: 2,434 (2,162; 2,051; 1,500; 1,249; 1,387; 1,117; 1,249; 1,160; 1,140; 1,125; 1,110)


OVERALL PREMIER ATTENDANCE: 228,046 (592,093; 486,365; 393,238; 316,515; 376,627; 292,204; 332,805; 297,334)
OVERALL FIRST ATTENDANCE: 64,089 (186,369; 178,000; 79,115; 55,756; 53,461; 52,807; 54,474; 55,408)

OVERALL COMBINED ATTENDANCE: 292,135 (778,462; 664,365; 472,353; 372,271; 430,088; 345,011; 387,279; 352,742)

[Knocklyonhoop]

Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda - 3,847

Thought it looked fairly small on LOITV alright. Only once last season had they an attendance as low as this one.

disapponting, yes.

but it’s a Monday, raining most of day and forecast to rain during game. V Drogs easy to stay at home and watch on loitv i guess

[Nesta99]

If it was Oriel Park i'd totally accept rain as a reason to stay home, but at the much vaunted Tallaght Stadium rain is more excuse! Monday night will always be a lower attendance but thats a 2nd game in a row that there has been a significant fall off. Other clubs have had a drop off too so this weekend figures will be interesting to see.

[LTFC]

I could be mistaken but that’s even lower than UCDs attendances this season. Sad to see. Good club Longford and a tidy stadium.

Has been a rough ride this season for Town fans. Lost all of our home games so far, and only a couple of home performances that were ok. The club is a 100 years old this year, and we havent been this poor in over 25 seasons, we spent most of the first 15 years in the league in the bottom spots in first div, but not since then. Crowds are small and not likely to pick up unless we get a result or two. Its a shame for our centenary that we dont have anything to shout about on the pitch. I'm sure other first div clubs know what I mean by how the playoffs keep your season alive and keeps interest until late in the season, sometimes 8 clubs of 10 can be in the mix for that, but sadly we are not going to be one of those.

[ger121]

disapponting, yes.

but it’s a Monday, raining most of day and forecast to rain during game. V Drogs easy to stay at home and watch on loitv i guess

Any other club be well pleased with that on a horrible Monday night.

[culloty82]

Has been a rough ride this season for Town fans. Lost all of our home games so far, and only a couple of home performances that were ok. The club is a 100 years old this year, and we havent been this poor in over 25 seasons, we spent most of the first 15 years in the league in the bottom spots in first div, but not since then. Crowds are small and not likely to pick up unless we get a result or two. Its a shame for our centenary that we dont have anything to shout about on the pitch. I'm sure other first div clubs know what I mean by how the playoffs keep your season alive and keeps interest until late in the season, sometimes 8 clubs of 10 can be in the mix for that, but sadly we are not going to be one of those.

And in a county where GAA has traditionally struggled to make a notable impression on the provincial scene, let alone the national one, LTFC are even more critical to the area as sporting standard-bearers, so a revival would be welcome, though hopefully not at our expense! ;)

[culloty82]

Full house confirmed for Mounthawk Park on Friday.

[nr637]

Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda - 3,847

Thought it looked fairly small on LOITV alright. Only once last season had they an attendance as low as this one.

I'd guess about 200 of that were down from Drogheda to support their Drogs team! :confused:

[nr637]

Full house confirmed for Mounthawk Park on Friday.

So that's about 1,200 officially and probably 1,500 really if they allow all the Cork fans in that are heading down! :confused:

[dansultheman]

From my gathering, the Kerry FC "Ultras" were allowed to move over to the North Terrace from the club for matches with low away support but now they are being sent back to the East terrace for the game due to the high Volume or Cork City support. With Corks recent match vs Longford where flares were thrown and with a higher saftey issues risk of that, its the right decision. A decision that the "Ultras" dont like so now they are bashing the club on their social media platforms.

[kingdomkerry]

Exactly. The club hasn't done anything wrong here. The North Terrace is designated for away supporters. It's as simple as that. Ultras thowing their toys out of the pram but not too concerned about other non Tralee based supporters when it comes to bus arrangements etc.

[Zico]

The away part to north terrace is only about half, remember it’s only 120 in away end. And if the club are worried about security risks (flares etc) then it seems strange you increase Corks allocation by 2.5 times.. The club have been selling home tickets in north terrace since day 1 also, so not sure about designated away end (roughly only 50% is designated away end, which is normal for clubs to designate a % of a stand / terrace to away supporters and not entire space at one end or the other)

[nr637]

After watching BVB v PSG last night and the wonderful 'Yellow Wall', I was wondering if it is the best display of fan support at any world football venue!

The Dortmund event is particularly special as it is done for every home game and really promoted when it is a big game as was seen last night!

Anyone had the experience of attending this showing or similar around the world?

https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/09/18/borussia-dortmund-8-best-yellow-wall-displays

I know the fans here in the league are doing a great attempt in copying this type of support at their levels. You can see that at some grounds now, Shels & Rovers have a good showing while a packed 'Shed' in TC always puts on a good show.

[2 Year Contract]

After watching BVB v PSG last night and the wonderful 'Yellow Wall', I was wondering if it is the best display of fan support at any world football venue!

The Dortmund event is particularly special as it is done for every home game and really promoted when it is a big game as was seen last night!

Anyone had the experience of attending this showing or similar around the world?

https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/09/18/borussia-dortmund-8-best-yellow-wall-displays

I know the fans here in the league are doing a great attempt in copying this type of support at their levels. You can see that at some grounds now, Shels & Rovers have a good showing while a packed 'Shed' in TC always puts on a good show.

My favourite part about Dortmund's yellow wall is its infamous relevance to the 2024 League of Ireland Attendances

[culloty82]

1150 Kerry
1032 Harps
252 UCD

[D24Saint]

Our crowd held up tonight better than expected it must have been around 3500-3800.

[2 Year Contract]

3,765 in Inchicore. Lowest crowd of the season so far on what was a wet night. As always those are the nights that really ring home the need for the stadium renovation asap

[oriel]

2,806 at Oriel Park with probably 400 away fans.

[Guitd]

New attendance record set today for at WNL
At EDP Galway United V DLR Waves of 2861

[Nesta99]

Impressive, what was the reason, promotion, key game, nice Saturday afternoon?

(opportunity sbgawa to feign feigning!).

[wonder88]

Free entry. Promotion; a good few vouchers to be won etc. Fair play to the club and those involved. I couldn't make this evening, but they are a good team to watch and talented players.

[Comic Book Guy]

857 Cobh Ramblers v Bray

[Shearer]

252 given as the attendance on connect for Wexford v Athlone.

Is that legit? Seems very low and coincidentally the same attendance that UCD had the same night.

[culloty82]

327 for their game against Longford recently, but seems very low alright, considering their recent results and position in the table.

[oriel]

On a separate point, noticed 15k or so attended the Cliftonville v Linfield IFA cup final, it was biggest in years.

Wondering why these are not bigger attended. Windsor Park can hold 18,500, no reason with better marketing that can't be a sell out.

[dundalkfc10]

On a separate point, noticed 15k or so attended the Cliftonville v Linfield IFA cup final, it was biggest in years.

Wondering why these are not bigger attended. Windsor Park can hold 18,500, no reason with better marketing that can't be a sell out.

It did sell out, sold out within an hour of tickets going on general sale.

The Police limited the numbers allowed attend.

[Shinkicker]

It did sell out, sold out within an hour of tickets going on general sale.

The Police limited the numbers allowed attend.
Watched extra time, large blocks of seat kills in the two stands held by cliftonville

[El-Pietro]

2669 at the cross. 25ish Wexford fans in the St. Anne's end

[culloty82]

202 UCD vs Cobh

[Shearer]

726 in Limerick

[dundalkfc10]

How many away tickets are Derry giving in them 2 sections of the stand? Their is loads room there to give a few more tickets for away fans

[nigel-harps1954]

726 at Bray v Harps with easily over 100 of that Harps.

[brendy_éire]

How many away tickets are Derry giving in them 2 sections of the stand? Their is loads room there to give a few more tickets for away fans

No figures given, but can accommodate a good few hundred.

[Shearer]

After 7 games this season, Treaty United have recorded a higher total attendance than they did after 18 league games last year.

[listowelceltic]

What's the reason for Treatys improved support? I know ye had a good start but results poor since.

[2 Year Contract]

After 7 games this season, Treaty United have recorded a higher total attendance than they did after 18 league games last year.
That’s an incredible stat!

[Shearer]

What's the reason for Treatys improved support? I know ye had a good start but results poor since.
I'm guessing but, new takeover buzz and good promotion of opening game which fed into subsequent games (thanks to wins). The new jersey was a plus too.

Monday's attendance of 726 was good considering the Riverfest was on all weekend. Still a lot to be done for the club to embed itself in the community fully.

It's a good start, but only a start.

[Jd2793]

857 Cobh Ramblers v Bray

cobh v city would sell out st colemans but cobh are acting the maggot with tickets. do they really expect 3k of their own to come and watch? letting plenty of money on the table

[nr637]

cobh v city would sell out st colemans but cobh are acting the maggot with tickets. do they really expect 3k of their own to come and watch? letting plenty of money on the table

Ticket Information for Cobh Ramblers FC versus Cork City – St. Colman’s Park Friday 10th May

This game, will be the first all ticket game at the new St. Colman’s Park. With that comes the added challenge of staging a large crowd at the new ground.
After discussion with An Garda and advice from the relevant parties, and our neighbours around St. Colman’s Park the capacity for the fixture will be limited to 3,000.
The expected 10% of 300 tickets were initially issued to Cork City Season ticket holders but due to a request from Cork, additional tickets were issued to Cork City FC which will bring their ticket allocation up to 20% or 600.

Friday’s fixture will allow the club and its many volunteers to test the capacity of the ground to operate as a safe and friendly environment for all to enjoy.

[culloty82]

Seems to be the same ticket allocation process Kerry had for the same game, you'd imagine it should have no problem selling out regardless?

[nr637]

Seems to be the same ticket allocation process Kerry had for the same game, you'd imagine it should have no problem selling out regardless?

Cobh are averaging about 7-800 since returning to St. Colman's Park, but having attended some of these home games I would say that the attendance is mainly teenagers and young children. The adults numbers would be in the 2-300's.

Cobh last two results is a boost for the team going into this game but attracting more fans to this game is still a problem. I would expect about 1,500 to support Cobh, if the team were challenging for promotion then you could expect this figure to be in the 2-3000 number as fans from around would consider attending. Unfortunately, the floating fan will pick and choose their attendance at games based on results and how the team is progressing!

Just look at the Cork v Wexford attendance on Monday. Over 2,500, a lot of people would have been surprised at that figure not being closer to 4.000+! I think many City fans are disappointed with the way City play as it seems to be all about getting a result, while the entertainment factor is way done the priority list!