Which seats in Croker

**paul_oshea** · 30/01/2007, 1:38 PM

got this from a friend who is on about rugby tickets here, i thought someone mentioned the premium levels aren't to be given to gaa people automatically:
" gave them to my Dad, he gave me the seats in Crokers which I use a lot but he was really under pressure from work to get more seats for the game for his corporate clients as my seats are in the premium level so I gave them to him "

So it sounds like its the same for the soccer matches as well?!

**Bluetonic** · 31/01/2007, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

got this from a friend who is on about rugby tickets here, i thought someone mentioned the premium levels aren't to be given to gaa people automatically:
" gave them to my Dad, he gave me the seats in Crokers which I use a lot but he was really under pressure from work to get more seats for the game for his corporate clients as my seats are in the premium level so I gave them to him "

So it sounds like its the same for the soccer matches as well?!

Some of the premium tickets are for all events in the Croke Park, some are for GAA matches only. All been covered before.

**WexDec** · 31/01/2007, 6:15 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

There's never been segregation for rugby matches, can't see that changing for croke park.

But they'll be effectively "grouped" as in presumably the away org will be given so many tickets for whatever area and is that area the Hill ? I would assume it'll be standing on the terrace since don't need to put in seats.

**WexDec** · 31/01/2007, 6:18 PM

Originally Posted by Docboy

You can drink at the bars in the concourse under the stands at the few premier league grounds I've been to, White Hart Lane, Anfield etc but you are not allowed to bring them to your seat, hence the not seeing them on tv.

Exactly

**Schumi** · 01/02/2007, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by WexDec

But they'll be effectively "grouped" as in presumably the away org will be given so many tickets for whatever area and is that area the Hill?

I wouldn't be sure that it would. There always seemed to be small groups of away fans all over Lansdowne. Some of that was down to clubs selling some of their allocation but there never seemed to be a large group of away fans together anywhere.

I would assume it'll be standing on the terrace since don't need to put in seats.

It is standing for the rugby.

**WexDec** · 05/02/2007, 10:19 PM

Fair enough so

**michaelguineys** · 07/02/2007, 7:05 PM

I got 5 tickets from the FAI for the Davin Lower...Can anyone tell me where that is???

**eirebhoy** · 07/02/2007, 7:30 PM

Originally Posted by michaelguineys

I got 5 tickets from the FAI for the Davin Lower...Can anyone tell me where that is???

Behind the goal.

**michaelguineys** · 07/02/2007, 7:33 PM

Cheers!

**The Ref** · 07/02/2007, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dotsy

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.

No waiting list after tonigts performance �70 should now read �7

**michaelguineys** · 07/02/2007, 11:24 PM

I think its the FAI who should be paying us that �70 to go instead!!
In saying that though, im still going to the games, il just have to be twisted goin in to numb the pain!

**soylent green** · 11/02/2007, 6:59 PM

I had applied for Upper Cusack/Hogan and got upper davin (canal end) instead. Not happy as I'll be miles away from the goal (especially having seen where the rugby posts were today in croke park).

reder · 12/02/2007, 11:43 AM

Just speaking to people who were at the rugby yday. They sat in various locations around the ground and here is the report on the view.

Lower tier of the hogan -

Good view once, you avoid the first few rows and are not in the blocks outside the perimeter of the pitch.

Upper tier Cusack (Row h) -

Too far back from the pitch, view is poor, if you are scared of heights or have poor vision avoid it. If you are lower down (row a-f), you will probably be fine.

Davin Lower. -

First have of tier -

Stay in the pub, cannot watch a game of rugby from there. Particularly difficult to see what is happening in free play down the opposite end of the pitch.

Davin Upper -

Way too far back from the pitch, if you are scared of height or have poor vision avoid it.

Corporate level in Hogan Stand -

Excellent view of pitch - top notch, plenty of food and drink to hand.

All in all i got the impression that most of the lower tiers are fine in the main stands, the lower tier in the end is no use due to the reduced pitch size and the pitch size also takes away from the view of the upper tiers.

However, they said the noise level was excellent and should be amazing for football, the facilities in the concourse were excellent, although very pricey (what new there) and all outside the ground is well organised. More public transport for visiting fans is in order as one person suggested. Not everyone knows the way to Croke Park for the city centre.

**Bluetonic** · 12/02/2007, 11:47 AM

Are there really a lot of people who really haven't been to Croke Park before?

**gspain** · 12/02/2007, 1:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bluetonic

Are there really a lot of people who really haven't been to Croke Park before?

Yes of course. Before yesterday I'd been there twice - once in 1973 and once in 1974 but it is amazing how much sense you get once you turn 8.

Loads of people lost yesterday incl me.

I was at the back of the upper davin yesterday. The view was good although very far away. There are lots of steps too

Lower cusack was excellent yesterday apparently. Lower hogan is better as the sun isn't in your eyes (probably not an issue for March and October saturday games).

allow plenty of time to find your gate and get in etc.

**Schumi** · 12/02/2007, 3:00 PM

Originally Posted by Bluetonic

Are there really a lot of people who really haven't been to Croke Park before?

I hadn't been before yesterday.

I was in the very back row in the corner to the right of the Canal End (don't remember if that's Cusack or Hogan) and the view was fine if a bit far away. Could still see what was happening without any problem though, similar to where I was in Stuttgart.

**Soko** · 15/02/2007, 2:56 AM

Reder's post is BS. Grand view for the rugby from all spots that I heard of. Soccer will be different but it will still be a better view than Stuttgart.

Heard of loads of people looking for directions around Croke Park. Mind boggling

reder · 15/02/2007, 8:31 AM

Originally Posted by Soko

Reder's post is BS. Grand view for the rugby from all spots that I heard of. Soccer will be different but it will still be a better view than Stuttgart.

Heard of loads of people looking for directions around Croke Park. Mind boggling

Erm, well its what i was told by people. Why was it weird hearing people looking for directions around croke park? Last Sunday was the first ever rugby game there. Presume football will be the same