Munster -v- Leinster (Celtic Grand Final)

Sincero · Post by **Sincero** » May 14th, 2011, 8:33 pm

Well, it seemed at times inevitable, and now it's a reality. Just to be clear, we get half the available allocation, and with the season that's in it I really hope we can take 100% of that. Please start now by badgering everyone you know... imagine Thomond bedecked in a sea of blue amidst a deafening chorus of 'Molly'. Spread the word, folks!

What a match this will be.

[Jackass] · Post by **[Jackass]** » May 14th, 2011, 8:57 pm

For those who can't afford / dont want a weekend in Limerick, I think Leinster rugby / OLSC should announce IMMEDIATELY a ticket package of ticket plus return bus on the day, and subject to demand, we could get a fair few thousand down on busses alone, plus the people who go down for the weekend / drive down etc.

I hope we can get a massive crowd down to this and I hope OLSC and LR push it and market it really hard and make it as cost effective and acccesable as possible to fans to take over Thomond.

Amz · Post by **Amz** » May 14th, 2011, 8:58 pm

Following today’s results the Magners League Grand Final has now been confirmed

Munster v Leinster

Thomond Park

Saturday, 28th May 2011

Kick Off: 5.05pm

Season Ticket holders can purchase up to 6 tickets per Season Ticket held for this fixture (on a first come first served basis while stocks last). Tickets can be purchased using the unique password below and will go on sale at 10am on Monday morning via the link below. Tickets will NOT be available via your Season Ticket account for this event.

Please note Season Ticket holders will have access to tickets until 5pm on Wednesday, 18th May as unsold tickets must be returned to the host club by Thursday.

Kind regards,

Ticketmaster acting on behalf of Leinster Rugby

mikey · Post by **mikey** » May 14th, 2011, 9:05 pm

If you are thinking of stopping in Limerick, best get in quickly - some hotel prices have doubled in the past 20 minutes!

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » May 14th, 2011, 9:06 pm

mikey wrote:If you are thinking of stopping in Limerick, best get in quickly - some hotel prices have doubled in the past 20 minutes!

They'll be left with a lot of empty overpriced rooms so. We'll be lucky if more than two or three thousand travel.

[Jackass] · Post by **[Jackass]** » May 14th, 2011, 9:08 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
mikey wrote:If you are thinking of stopping in Limerick, best get in quickly - some hotel prices have doubled in the past 20 minutes!
We'll be lucky if more than two or three thousand travel.

Why?

If there was a big push to get fans down and back in the one day with a big ticket and bus combo deal, you don't think people would avail of it?

leinsterfan100 · Post by **leinsterfan100** » May 14th, 2011, 9:08 pm

any idea what ticket prices are like?

leinster80 · Post by **leinster80** » May 14th, 2011, 9:08 pm

If anyone is not using their password could they pass it on, looking to grab myself a pair.

mikey · Post by **mikey** » May 14th, 2011, 9:13 pm

[Jackass] wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote:
mikey wrote:If you are thinking of stopping in Limerick, best get in quickly - some hotel prices have doubled in the past 20 minutes!
We'll be lucky if more than two or three thousand travel.
Why?

If there was a big push to get fans down and back in the one day with a big ticket and bus combo deal, you don't think people would avail of it?

I;d have thought there would be more interest than that - admittedly its the week after the HC, but its still the final of the league.....and its only a couple of hours drive from Dublin - we drive further to watch us play at Rodney Parade!

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » May 14th, 2011, 9:15 pm

If there are buses going I see no reason why we couldn't get a good crowd - that and the fact that a day trip will be the option for most - buses or no buses. Do we know what time kick off is at?

[Jackass] · Post by **[Jackass]** » May 14th, 2011, 9:16 pm

It's essentially a cup final against Munster, which hasn't happened in over a decade, and it could be a game for a historic double, I can't imagine a bigger game, and it's the last day of the season, one more trip.

Amz · Post by **Amz** » May 14th, 2011, 9:17 pm

If there is a bus + ticket combo I'd definitely try and swing it, otherwise I'll probably be confined to the telly at home.

Grumpy Old Man · Post by **Grumpy Old Man** » May 14th, 2011, 9:20 pm

[Jackass] wrote:It's essentially a cup final against Munster, which hasn't happened in over a decade, and it could be a game for a historic double, I can't imagine a bigger game, and it's the last day of the season, one more trip.

Tell you what Jackass. You obviously feel strongly about it. Why don't you contact the OLSC and tell them that you'll do all the organising for them. They may be busy with other things this week.

leinsterfan100 · Post by **leinsterfan100** » May 14th, 2011, 9:23 pm

Tickets are between 20-45 euro, reasonable enough. Better than Cardiff prices anyway!

Terraceman · Post by **Terraceman** » May 14th, 2011, 9:26 pm

Amz wrote:If there is a bus + ticket combo I'd definitely try and swing it, otherwise I'll probably be confined to the telly at home.

But surely if such a combo existed it would be the same price as the two items individually. The OLSC have to cover costs on their bus service and Munster fans would be up in arms if we got discounted tickets and they didn't. The terrace in Thomond is usually €25 I think. The empty terraces seen in Thomond today will put them off charging more than €30 and on your bus and ya have €45 for the day. Don't think a package is going to do anything on that.

Edit: €35!

Scrumdog · Post by **Scrumdog** » May 14th, 2011, 9:40 pm

Got 2 rooms in the Maldron for €49 each earlier on. Got these through hotels combined site and not directly with the hotel.

Terraceman · Post by **Terraceman** » May 14th, 2011, 9:40 pm

Since we have half the allocation you imagine we would have half the east terrace. It would be great if everyone bought for that terrace rather than been scattered everywhere. Its a great view from there as well..... Just a suggestion.

Amz · Post by **Amz** » May 14th, 2011, 9:42 pm

Terraceman wrote:
But surely if such a combo existed it would be the same price as the two items individually. The OLSC have to cover costs on their bus service and Munster fans would be up in arms if we got discounted tickets and they didn't. The terrace in Thomond is usually €25 I think. The empty terraces seen in Thomond today will put them off charging more than €30 and on your bus and ya have €45 for the day. Don't think a package is going to do anything on that.

Edit: €35!

Oh yeah, I know it's not going to be a huge amount of money, just can't afford more than 40quid really. Have been a hermit all week and will be next week just to scrap enough Shekels for Cardiff, so another weekend for rugby will be tight.

honeyec · Post by **honeyec** » May 14th, 2011, 9:51 pm

Just booked the Perys Best Western for €39 pps through Lidl breaks.

sheepshagger · Post by **sheepshagger** » May 14th, 2011, 9:53 pm

Kyle wrote:If there are buses going I see no reason why we couldn't get a good crowd - that and the fact that a day trip will be the option for most - buses or no buses. Do we know what time kick off is at?

Buses go toall the inter pros .

KO is 5.05pm so is certainly more family friendly (for a day trip).

Babbling 'brook

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