Attendances 2014

[NeverFeltBetter]

The opening game in Thomond was the live TV derby against Cork with a bumper crowd too. That added 100 or more to the average alone.

And it was rubbish, from what I recall. Bit like Rovers' opening game in the RDS - bumper crowd for that; 0-0; feck all next game.

Pretty much. I was there, dire game altogether.

[nigel-harps1954]

Harps v Shels - 404

[wonder88]

Interesting views on Thomond Park expressed here. Was at the Bohs cup game this season and twice last year, and crowd and atmosphere was better then. But I would not go along with the opinion that the big stadium keeps fans away. It is just another excuse maybe. Talking to a long time Limerick supporter down there, I think you are looking at 3 years at least for Market Field to re-open. Do St Pats fans feel the rugby took away from the crowd for the visit of Shamrock Rovers?

[PartySaint]

2,188 given as the attendance for Richmond tonight which it hilarious. Easily 3,000 there

[adamd164]

3,077 at Turner's Cross last night. TV might have reduced it a bit.

Hope for higher next week anyway.

[Nesta99]

Harps v Shels - 404

Has to be an error!

[nigel-harps1954]

Has to be an error!

That made me laugh more than it should have. Shame on you.

[wonder88]

Good to see a correction, with a 3k plus crowd at Richmond, sadly less than thousand at Dalymount. So difficult to get fans to go to Loi games especially in Dublin. I think rugby has taken away some of the support(however small) in recent years.

[Charlie Darwin]

I think rugby has taken away some of the support(however small) in recent years.

They were worse ten years ago, when Leinster could barely get 1000 for an interpro.

[Dalymountrower]

Leinster hoovering up LOI fans in Dublin is one excuse I havent heard before.!
4 games being squeezed into eleven days makes it diffcult for any fan to attend all of them

[White Horse]

The eggchasers aren't hoovering up fans in Dundalk. Then again, they are really a Dublin team despite their name.

[Nesta99]

The eggchasers aren't hoovering up fans in Dundalk. Then again, they are really a Dublin team despite their name.

A team based in the capital of a country or region hardly means a team is exclusive to the capital. Im sure Munster is a lot more than a Limerick club, or the Republic of Ireland a Dublin team either. There are plenty of Leinster fans in Dundalk. Whether it impacts on attandances in Oriel I dont know. It was damn annoying when the Cork v Sligo match was turned over in the pub for the Leinster game, those watching LoI didnt get their way!!

Sorry Nigel, hope ye didnt have a mouthfull of tea when reading what I thought was a pretty lame joke myself!

[Charlie Darwin]

Leinster is a bit more province-wide than it would have been a decade ago and they've put a lot of effort into deflecting from the Dublin posh-boy image. They wouldn't have had the success they've had if they hadn't been able to broaden their appeal, I think. It's something I'd love to see LOI clubs do but the money's not there - it would have to come from the FAI.

[Paddyfield]

Connacht Rugby frequently attract 3,000 to games. There were 5000+ at the last home game. Last year, they had 9000+ at one game.
I've been to 2 Connacht games ever and it is really a brilliant set up. The facilities at The Connacht Sportsgrounds should not be underestimated. It's only a few hundred meters walk to Eyre Square which is a hub for all city buses. There is a fine grandstand with a high standard of catering facilities and bars. It's not a patch on Thomond Park or RDS but rugby has definitely grown as a spectator sport in the west of Ireland.

Galway FC's last home game was switched from Friday to Saturday so as to not clash with Connacht V Leinster

[gael353]

The opening game in Thomond was the live TV derby against Cork with a bumper crowd too. That added 100 or more to the average alone.

And it was rubbish, from what I recall. Bit like Rovers' opening game in the RDS - bumper crowd for that; 0-0; feck all next game.

during that game the temperature fell to minus 9 and plenty of people left as it was so damn cold.

[patrickccfc]

during that game the temperature fell to minus 9 and plenty of people left as it was so damn cold.

Yeah never forget how cold it was that day

[Calcio Jack]

The opening game in Thomond was the live TV derby against Cork with a bumper crowd too. That added 100 or more to the average alone.

And it was rubbish, from what I recall. Bit like Rovers' opening game in the RDS - bumper crowd for that; 0-0; feck all next game.

24,000 attended the 0-0 draw with Pats but not quiet feck all at the second match in the RDS - it was against Derry and 12,500 turned up to see a 1-1 draw... I take your point though

[wonder88]

931 at St Pats v Bohs. Poor crowd also at Tallaght, can Dublin support so many Loi teams? It is understandable from a cost point of view, but it is not helping the game of soccer/league to develop, to have so many teams based in the capital.

[oriel]

This is a dreadful crowd by Pats, can't really expect Bohs to take many as they have nothing to play for. Pats on the other hand are trying to seal a euro spot and are in the cup semi final.

Will be interesting to see what the crowd was in Tallaght.

[forza]

Re Pats and Bohs Dublin was a nightmare traffic wise due to what happened on the motorway. People were still arriving at 810 to the ticket booth, saying what was normally a 15 minute drive was over an hour tonight. A lot of lads who I would normally stand with, missed game for the above reason. I imagine both had some effect on the crowd.
A couple of our players even turned up late due to the mess with the traffic!