Attendances 2022

**Glen Of Aherlow** · 04/04/2022, 8:37 AM

Yeah thought the Drogheda fans were great the other night , pity to see a good crowd on a wet night and then Pats turn in a performance like that .

**Nesta99** · 04/04/2022, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by wonder88

Gaa crowds are also down a lot in recent weeks. Saying that the Kerry v Mayo football league final on telly now now looks decent considering how the Gaa treats the competition. Be interesting if the cost of living increases will effect attendances in the coming weeks, surely it will for away fans(transport, accommodation etc).

Interesting you mention that, Louth GAA have been bemoaning the lack of crowds at our intercounty games and that they didnt get the surge that was evident elsewhere and during an excellent campaign. Its unprecedented for Louth to be able to say that they have won 7 games on the spin ending in silverware, promotion and will be in the All-Ireland proper now. It was also commented on that EVEN Drogheda are getting better average crowds (so Louth <1500) which was quite patronising imo. The combined average of Dundalk and Drogheda is about 5k over a similar period. Louth suffer from having sh!te poor facilities for home games, but Oriel and HITG Park are hardly top notch. It would be interesting to look at why a national trend has been bocht by Louth gah fans.

I doubt there are figures on travelling fans but Id say the gap is massive between Dundalk/Drogheda and Louth in terms of numbers or % of home average.

**Straightstory** · 04/04/2022, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

Interesting you mention that, Louth GAA have been bemoaning the lack of crowds at our intercounty games and that they didnt get the surge that was evident elsewhere and during an excellent campaign. Its unprecedented for Louth to be able to say that they have won 7 games on the spin ending in silverware, promotion and will be in the All-Ireland proper now. It was also commented on that EVEN Drogheda are getting better average crowds (so Louth <1500) which was quite patronising imo. The combined average of Dundalk and Drogheda is about 5k over a similar period. Louth suffer from having sh!te poor facilities for home games, but Oriel and HITG Park are hardly top notch. It would be interesting to look at why a national trend has been bocht by Louth gah fans.

Great news for everyone who hates the GAA! (Personally, I'm delighted).

**trevy** · 04/04/2022, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by trevy

I heard it was 1492 at Waterford v Longford. Crowd down on first couple of games with poor results and style of football.

Just correcting that to 1452.

**oriel** · 04/04/2022, 7:08 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

It provided off season entertainment for a while but has gone very quiet. I haven�t heard it mentioned since the season started. There is no doubt that he will get serious stick next week but things have moved on in the overall picture. We are just concentrating on the new side and management team. I�d imagine Mr K has been focusing his energy on the new film he is involved in and the Pakistan partnership. I�d say it will see its day in court eventually.

Really? I get the impression its just fizzled out, maybe time was a healer and GK thought better of proceeding, that said I never thought there was a case in the first place, sure has it effected Pats that much? Time for all to move I think.

**pateen** · 04/04/2022, 9:35 PM

Originally Posted by Straightstory

Great news for everyone who hates the GAA! (Personally, I'm delighted).

I love the GAA myself, just hate the dicks that run it or the idiots that follow it but think no other sports exist

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/04/2022, 9:36 PM

773 in Finn Park and it's only going to continue decreasing while we throw away points.

**Candystripe** · 04/04/2022, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

773 in Finn Park and it's only going to continue decreasing while we throw away points.

Probably will be more Derry fans on Saturday than that attendance there tonight.

**nigel-harps1954** · 05/04/2022, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by Candystripe

Probably will be more Derry fans on Saturday than that attendance there tonight.

Could well be faced with Derry fans outnumbering Harps support on Saturday at this rate.

**Candystripe** · 05/04/2022, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Could well be faced with Derry fans outnumbering Harps support on Saturday at this rate.

Is it possible that we could get the town end? At least we might see some of the game?

**nigel-harps1954** · 05/04/2022, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Candystripe

Is it possible that we could get the town end? At least we might see some of the game?

No, I'd imagine it'll be the full gantry side to Derry fans.

**Nesta99** · 05/04/2022, 8:31 AM

Originally Posted by oriel

Really? I get the impression its just fizzled out, maybe time was a healer and GK thought better of proceeding, that said I never thought there was a case in the first place, sure has it effected Pats that much? Time for all to move I think.

If Pats under Clancy were tearing it up and O'Donnell's Dundalk in the bottom two, it would all go away. Kelleher has Kerr in his ear so the coals will be kept stoked, Kerr being the forgive and forget type 'n all. Unless he is too busy in Pakistan trying to ban artificial pitches.

**Nesta99** · 05/04/2022, 8:39 AM

Originally Posted by pateen

I love the GAA myself, just hate the dicks that run it or the idiots that follow it but think no other sports exist

Yeah, no issue with the sports especially hurling, but the governing body is full of self important tossers, from HQ to county boards. The bog standard fan that sees football fans as some sort of national traitors are a dying breed thee days but occasionally a nuisance like Peter Fitzpatrick. I'd expect there to be a bandwagon effect for Louth's championship games which will no doubt return to type and become Sligo Rovers in Europe trying everything possible to lose winnable games.

**D24Saint** · 05/04/2022, 10:11 AM

To get the thread back on course. It’s set to be a sell out on Friday in Richmond. The game is on RTE aswell so this represents a huge change in attitude to the LOI by the sporting public. If it’s for the long term or just a post Covid bounce only at the end of season we can make a full assessment.

**Nesta99** · 05/04/2022, 12:24 PM

Have to say I do think that current trends in attendances across all sports is relevant. Knowing why there are differences helps with devising strategies to minimise any potential fall off. The Louth example alludes to facility provision, disgruntlement with the local admin of the sport. Maybe its just very hard to break an old mindset - somethings that seems to have happened in positive terms with LoI. The only thing that differs from previous seasons is that apathy among lapsed fans that now seems to have been broken by lockdowns, only appreciating what you have when its not there stuff. Watching to see if there is an upturn in crowds at Louth games, accounting for generally greater interest in the All-Ireland, while also identifying the auld bandwagon rolling in would be a useful exercise. When the new county ground is opened the build it and they will come thinking will get a bit of a litmus test. After that sniping at Brian Kerr and the faux outrage from the close season is always fair game at any given opportunity, especially with Friday's fixture pending. Would the game have sold out f it wasnt for the S'OD controversy? Pats off the back of a poor performance, some fans questioning their managers ability and Dundalk being a mid-table side at best so there isnt the on field competitive draw for supporters. All this while also recognising that the 'sold out' signs have happened across the league irrespective of traditional or local rivalries.