Ticket prices for 2018

**trevy** · 18/03/2018, 5:37 AM

15 at Waterford. 5 for children and I think it is 10 for Oaps and students.

**micls** · 18/03/2018, 6:31 AM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

No you don’t - if you always spent €15, and are still spending €15, then you haven’t saved any money.
I hate that clubs and franchises do this ‘punishment’ pricing - Connacht Rubgy introduced a higher ticket price on match day a few seasons ago, and I haven’t been to a game since with my kids. When you have a young family, you can’t always pre-plan for a game, and punishing ‘walk-ups’ just turns people away.

Home fans can save money compared to last year on category B games. Last year they would have paid 15 for those, now if they buy in advance they pay 12.

**JC_GUFC** · 18/03/2018, 8:01 AM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

I hate that clubs and franchises do this ‘punishment’ pricing - Connacht Rubgy introduced a higher ticket price on match day a few seasons ago, and I haven’t been to a game since with my kids. When you have a young family, you can’t always pre-plan for a game, and punishing ‘walk-ups’ just turns people away.

But it’s not “punishing walk-ups” it’s rewarding customers who pre-book.

I think this is a really good idea. As well as getting people to commit earlier to going to the game it should also help with queues on match night.

The fact Cork fans were charged €18 in to the away stand seems wrong though. That stand can hardly be compared to the main stand. And there should be an away “terrace” option available if that is the case.

**micls** · 18/03/2018, 8:06 AM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

But it’s not “punishing walk-ups” it’s rewarding customers who pre-book.

I think this is a really good idea. As well as getting people to commit earlier to going to the game it should also help with queues on match night.

The fact Cork fans were charged €18 in to the away stand seems wrong though. That stand can hardly be compared to the main stand. And there should be an away “terrace” option available if that is the case.

There was the terrace option for away fans too, but at full price, not the discounted rate

**ger121** · 18/03/2018, 11:49 AM

€15 in to Jodi. Can’t remember if Des Kelly is still less. Used to be €12 when it was open to home supporters.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 18/03/2018, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

No you don’t - if you always spent €15, and are still spending €15, then you haven’t saved any money.
I hate that clubs and franchises do this ‘punishment’ pricing - Connacht Rubgy introduced a higher ticket price on match day a few seasons ago, and I haven’t been to a game since with my kids. When you have a young family, you can’t always pre-plan for a game, and punishing ‘walk-ups’ just turns people away.

But they're not still always paying 15 quid, that's the point. It's not punishing pay on the gate fans it's rewarding those who by early, they haven't increased the at the gate prices they've dropped the pre purchase prices.

**osarusan** · 18/03/2018, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

they haven't increased the at the gate prices they've dropped the pre purchase prices.

In Limerick's case they have done both.

It used to be simply €15 for every game. We now have Category A and B games, with tickets bought on the day costing €18 and €15 respectively, and €15 and €12 if bought in advance.

It should certainly be the the same for away fans though.

**The Donie Forde** · 18/03/2018, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

But they're not still always paying 15 quid, that's the point. It's not punishing pay on the gate fans it's rewarding those who by early, they haven't increased the at the gate prices they've dropped the pre purchase prices.

I bought mine the previous Monday, at City v Hoops.
I had to pay full whack (€18).
Online option wasn't given to away fans. So despite paying early we got no reduction on the ticket price.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 18/03/2018, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by osarusan

In Limerick's case they have done both.

It used to be simply €15 for every game. We now have Category A and B games, with tickets bought on the day costing €18 and €15 respectively, and €15 and €12 if bought in advance.

It should certainly be the the same for away fans though.

yeah I get that but once you bring in category A and B you were going to get that, I was taking it as if they just introduced A and B match pricing with no discount for buying early they would have gone 20 quid and 15 quid respectively, a bit of an assumption but I'd be fairly confident in saying that's what would have happened. Even with the stepped pricing they could have easily gone B costing 18 and 15 and A costing 20 and 17, ie starting from the same base as last year, but instead they put the minimum cost down. That's my thinking behind thinking its a rewarding pricing system and not a punishment one anyway.

Originally Posted by The Donie Forde

I bought mine the previous Monday, at City v Hoops.
I had to pay full whack (€18).
Online option wasn't given to away fans. So despite paying early we got no reduction on the ticket price.

Away fans are a different kettle of fish I was just talking about home fans pricing, away fans should really be given the option of the discounted tickets, what that not being available is down to I don't know so I'm hesitant to comment on it given the past goings on on this site concerning the club

**osarusan** · 18/03/2018, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Donie Forde

I bought mine the previous Monday, at City v Hoops.
I had to pay full whack (€18).
Online option wasn't given to away fans. So despite paying early we got no reduction on the ticket price.

Did you but it online then? Or buy an actual paper ticket?

I have a season ticket so don't buy matchday tickets, but people are using 'in advance' and 'online' interchangeably here, but maybe they aren't.

Did Cork fans check online and not see any discounted tickets available?

EDIT: Sorry, I see all this was discussed on the previous page.

**Jofspring** · 18/03/2018, 1:27 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

No you don’t - if you always spent €15, and are still spending €15, then you haven’t saved any money.
I hate that clubs and franchises do this ‘punishment’ pricing - Connacht Rubgy introduced a higher ticket price on match day a few seasons ago, and I haven’t been to a game since with my kids. When you have a young family, you can’t always pre-plan for a game, and punishing ‘walk-ups’ just turns people away.

Yes I do.

For example last year if the games were the same sequence I would have spent €45 for the 3 Home games so far. This year for the three home games I have spent €39.

**Jofspring** · 18/03/2018, 2:44 PM

Due to having two Cat A games within a few days Limerick are leaving the walk up price for tomorrow night at €15 for stand and €12 for terrace.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 18/03/2018, 3:18 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

Due to having two Cat A games within a few days Limerick are leaving the walk up price for tomorrow night at €15 for stand and €12 for terrace.

Nice to see a club acknowledging the financial impact of two games in quick succession on fans, I'd like to see more clubs adjust prices for situations like that.

**dong** · 18/03/2018, 4:17 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

€15 in to Jodi. Can’t remember if Des Kelly is still less. Used to be €12 when it was open to home supporters.

Tenner on Friday because I was 15 mins late arriving. Nice gesture.

**nigel-harps1954** · 18/03/2018, 4:32 PM

€10 into Cobh last night. Can't for the life of me figure out why their attendances are so poor. Lovely ground to visit, great bar, and a great welcome there.

**micls** · 18/03/2018, 5:24 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

€10 into Cobh last night. Can't for the life of me figure out why their attendances are so poor. Lovely ground to visit, great bar, and a great welcome there.

Local politics. Huge resentment in the town towards the club unfortunately.

**nigel-harps1954** · 18/03/2018, 5:25 PM

Originally Posted by micls

Local politics. Huge resentment in the town towards the club unfortunately.

Noticed that alright. We got a great welcome in the town as away supporters afterwards. Shame really, it's easily one of my favourite away trips.

**Martinho II** · 19/03/2018, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by micls

Local politics. Huge resentment in the town towards the club unfortunately.

yeah when I was there last season I asked that same question. I notice a lot of their ex players are playing for their other team Cobh Wanderers. I think they get better crowds too in the MSL . its an awful shame as its one of my favourite trips!