Tickets for the Under-20 All-Ireland hurling final have sold out due to overwhelming demand,organizers announced.
This year’s final, featuring Offaly versus Tipperary, will take place at Nowlan Park, which was chosen months ago to host this significant event in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of James Nowlan’s passing. The Under-20 Cup has been named in his honor since 2016.
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— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) May 27, 2024
Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets for the under-20 All-Ireland match, we wish to inform you that all tickets are sold out. The high demand put immense pressure on the ticketing system, causing issues for supporters. This situation was beyond our control.… pic.twitter.com/j4m7hgF0bo
Offaly secured their spot in the final by first defeating Kilkenny in the Leinster semi-final and then triumphing over Dublin to claim back-to-back Leinster titles.
Tipperary, on the other hand, clinched the Munster title with a narrow one-point victory over Cork. The match was not without controversy: in the 46th minute, William Buckley’s in the net with neither umpire signaling a goal.
Nowlan Park recently came in for some form of criticism from Wexford manager Keith Rossiter after his side was defeated by Kilkenny. Read the full article above.