GAA Confirm 2,400 Fans Will Attend Offaly v Derry

It's great news for fans of the high flying Faithful.

The GAA have confirmed this afternoon that just under 2,500 fans will be in attendance for the Allianz Football League Division Three Final between Offaly and Derry in Croke Park. 

It'll throw in this Saturday at 5pm. 

Tickets have been on sale this afternoon since 4 o'clock and will serve as one of the test events for the return of fans to stadia. 

The GAA released a statement via Director of Communications Alan Milton:

The GAA can confirm that Saturday’s Allianz Football League Division Three Final between Derry and Offaly at Croke Park has been designated an
official pilot fixture for the return of spectators.  
  
2,400 spectators will be permitted to attend the game which has a 5.0 throw-in.  

We are asking all of those who hope to attend to be mindful of restrictions that will be in place and to co-operate with stewards at all times while in the stadium.  
  
Social distancing will be in operation and patrons will be required to wear masks for the duration of their visit.  
  
We are also reminding supporters of the ongoing pandemic restrictions which still apply relating to pre and post-match gatherings and in planning journeys to and from the stadium.  


Anyone planning on coming to Croke Park on Saturday evening should visit: crokepark.ie/welcomeback  in advance to find out the latest safety information related to attending fixtures.  


The GAA looks forward to welcoming spectators back to our fixtures in the weeks and months ahead and is working hard to ensure the safety of those who will be present at all of our venues.

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