The cost of tickets on internet marketplaces for Sunday’s All Ireland hurling final replay has not reached the same heights as last weekend’s football final.
In the run up to the Mayo and Donegal clash, high demand for tickets led to them being sold online for up to €7,000.
So far, the most expensive standard tickets for the clash between Kilkenny and Galway touted on major online marketplaces cost €175, which is over three times face value.
Ticket costs for the replay were reduced from €80 to €50 for stand tickets, while terrace tickets, which originally cost €40, were put on sale for €25. Juvenile tickets were on sale for €10.
Earlier this month, the GAA released a statement saying they would investigate ticket sellers taking advantage of interested buyers.
“Tickets for All-Ireland finals are distributed directly to our clubs and county boards. Any tickets on touting websites the GAA are made aware of, where the section and seat number can be established are automatically cancelled,” it read.
“The association also routinely monitors ticket touting websites and where possible, endeavours to establish where the ticket originated and take action where necessary. The association deems this a very serious and important matter.
The GAA website added that a number of people who bought tickets online were not allowed access to the initial hurling final, which took place on Sunday, September 9th.
“If you purchase from a tout, whether an individual or a website, you will most likely be refused entry to Croke Park on match day.”
Croke Park is expected to reach its 82,300 capacity for the senior hurling final, as well the minor final replay between Tipperary and Dublin, which also ended in a draw during the original match.