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Given that it looks like those on the waiting list are going to able to get tickets :) can anybody recommend which of the seats on offer are the best. I think I'll go with the Lower canal stand. €70 is a bit steep for the the lower Hogan/Cusak and from what I have heard the upper levels would give you a nosebleed.
I'm about to send off my application too, I think Canal lower is the way to go anyone else???
Cusack/Hogan Lower are the best views (imho).
GAA pitch is longer then a "soccer" pitch so when they redo
the markings the Canal will be farther away from pitch.
The upper Canal (or Davin) puts you in the clouds!
You can't beat behind the goal, we need confirmation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Were all going for upper Hogan or Cusack. Class view from up there..Lower tiers are ok but if in the first few rows, it is too low.
Its horrible up there!!! I went for Lower Canal, plus I'm not great with heights normally in stadiums I'm ok, but Croke Park is a nightmare!!!
am as yet undecided. i have never been to croker myself so any other help would be great
Tricky one this. I've been in all levels and sides and there is a massive difference. As someone has already pointed out, because the pitch is so long, being behind a goal close to the pitch will give you a poor view. The best view is probably the middle lower section of the cusack is excellent, but I want to be in the singing section so I'll probably apply for lower davin.
Just got my letter today. So is lower davin gonna be the singing section?
I'm going for upper hogan or cusack too...!
70 quid is just mad money to pay....
tricky one all right, not mad to pay 70, but if ya get tickets for the very back of the upper stands, it will be horrendus
If ya have good eye sight the back of the upper stands is not so bad! First time I was in the new stand was Leinster hurling final 1997, I thought view was great and thats with a tiny hurling ball. The steepness of the stands does scare the bejasus out of me though. Atmosphere on the top levels under the roof can be fantastic with all the noise trapped in. Don't think there's really a bad seat in Croker these days although with the smaller pitch behind the goals might be a good distance away from the action.
yeah i think the davin/canal lower is a definite no no,, decided to go with upper hogan in the end!
Is it only block bookers who has got letters or have those on the waiting list got one as well??
Waiting list as well. 7 of us on it and and all got letters. Was very surprised, pleasantly, the more recent 5Kers got one. Seems they just want to sell as many seats as they can before goes to general sale. Maybe GS will be buying tickets for 2 adjacent matches instead of all 4 so makes sense.
I'm paying the full 70 euro's. It should be worth it. If I see them take 12 points it will be definitely worth the money!
I'm thinking the 20 quid premium for lower cusack/hogan is worth it. Have been to many matches in Croker and the upper sections can be very high and I'd prefer to be closer to the pitch. Also not a great fan of behind goal views but the point made here about there being a gap to the goal cos of shorter pitch size has made my mind up. I'll write the 80 quid (20 X 4) difference off to the absence of friendlies :rolleyes:
Anybody know what the story is regarding putting in joint apps / getting grouped together or the perceived "realistic level" when requesting additional seats for that matter ? We're probably going to drop in our forms together to HQ.....maybe stapled to make the point ! :D
On that I would assume it would be easier to get grouped on the bigger side stands.
No idea but worth including a letter and sending the applications in together.Quote:
Originally Posted by WexDec
If you are a block booker you MIGHT be ok. If your on the waiting list and this is your first time getting allocated tickets, I would be very surprised if they do this for you. I have been a block booker since the mid 90's and tried to get a move from the west upper centre in Lansdowne to the east for years with no joy!Quote:
Originally Posted by WexDec
On the location on seats, I hope they give existing block bookers/waiting list people the best seats in each category, we are the people who have gone to games for years. If I am stuck in a corner block in the canal lower and the centre blocks are full of corps or freebies or general sale people I will livid. I cant imagine that we will be any further away from the pitch than we were in Germany.
As for the view, was only in Croke Park once and the view from midway up the centre of the hogan stand lower was ok, but not worth €70 or €60 as it was for that game. I was on a company freebie so I didnt care. Be careful if you selected the lower hogan or cusack as you have a very good chance of an excellent soaking if it rains for your €70. Dont know if the roof covers the lower canal.
The upper tiers seem an awful long way back. They reminded me of the away fans section in St. James Park Newcastle. Its like watching subbuteo.
Pity the away fans! Are they being charged €50 for their end. Thats robbery alright cos its no better than the north terrace at lansdowne i'd imagine. (I assume that the away end is normally a terrace and temporary seating is being put in place, just like lansdowne.)