# Crowds

Last year

2022

# Crowds

'It absolutely matters' - Hopes rise for full houses at Ireland's Six Nations games

NPHET’s latest advice to the government could result in a major financial boost for the IRFU.

3.9k

Jan 21st 2022, 6:15 AM

# Fans

IRFU in contact with government on crowd restrictions ahead of Six Nations

The union is hoping to see the 5,000 limit lifted in time for the clash with Wales next month.

17.3k

Jan 5th 2022, 3:12 PM

All time

# Ticket Hunt

Croke Park capacity set at 41,150 for All-Ireland senior football final

Mayo face Tyrone in the decider on 11 September.

17.4k

Sep 1st 2021, 3:21 PM

# Crowds

3,500 now permitted to attend Munster football semi-finals

Cork v Limerick and Kerry v Tipperary have been selected as test events.

4.9k

Jul 6th 2021, 4:32 PM

# Ballybrit

Galway Festival hoping to allow daily crowds of 5,000 to attend next month

Organisers say they have been working with Horse Racing Ireland and the government on bringing spectators back to the event.

19.9k

Updated

Jun 28th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Crowds

OPW minister criticises 'reckless behaviour' at 'fragile' St Stephen's Green bandstand

Crowds gained access to the fenced off bandstand in the Dublin park yesterday.

21.7k

Jun 4th 2021, 10:37 AM

# Dublin City

CMO says South William St crowds at weekend looked like 'Jones Road on a day of an All-Ireland'

Dr Tony Holohan said his commentary over crowds was “not a moral judgement”.

34.7k

106

Jun 2nd 2021, 4:03 PM

# Moving Forward

100 fans permitted to attend club and inter-county games from Monday, GAA confirms

A maximum of 200 spectators can attend matches at grounds where the capacity is 5,000.

5.1k

Jun 2nd 2021, 1:04 PM

# Crowds

Ulster GAA confirm 500 fans permitted to attend games in the 'Six Counties' from next week

The northern province’s GAA body released a statement this evening.

2.2k

May 21st 2021, 6:38 PM

# options open

No formal discussions yet as Wales boss Pivac says 2021 Six Nations could be delayed

Tournament organisers are considering all options amidst serious financial worries within the sport.

3.6k

Oct 7th 2020, 3:36 PM

# Crowds

'My mother would normally structure her weekend around the games. You wouldn't see her at home'

Kilkenny hurler Eoin Murphy talks about the return of crowds to sporting events.

11.2k

Sep 15th 2020, 5:47 PM

# Crowds

RFU hope to bring 20,000 people to Twickenham for England-Barbarians clash next month

English rugby’s governing body are still awaiting approval from Westminster as tickets went on sale.

5.3k

Sep 2nd 2020, 12:25 PM

No crowd limits as Super Rugby returns in New Zealand this weekend

The actions gets underway on Saturday with the Highlanders hosting the Chiefs.

6.3k

Jun 8th 2020, 8:53 AM

# street performance

Poll: Do you give money to buskers?

Galway city council are looking at new laws to restrict the performances of buskers.

21.1k

Nov 21st 2017, 9:57 AM

# Crowds

Insane photo shows Cleveland street flooded with fans for the Cavaliers’ championship parade

The Cavaliers are back in Cleveland…

11.7k

Jun 22nd 2016, 8:18 PM

# Kentucky

In Photos: Thousands line the streets for Muhammad Ali's funeral

The former heavyweight world champion passed away a week ago today.

15.0k

Jun 10th 2016, 6:56 PM

Voices

Public speaking can be nerve-wracking. Here's some tips on how to do it well

There will be some new people in the Dáil soon, so they might need some advice on speaking to a large crowd.

943

Feb 29th 2016, 8:30 AM

# Don't Stand So Close

This is the most densely populated town in the world

If you don’t like your neighbours, tough.

36.2k

Dec 31st 2015, 9:30 AM

# Crowds

Pics: Here's why 60,000 people are in a field in Tullamore today

This is the 24th annual National Livestock Show in Tullamore.

20.6k

Aug 9th 2015, 1:40 PM

# Tragedy

New images show the Lusitania lying on the seabed off the coast of Cork

Tomorrow will mark 100 years to the day that the RMS Luistania sinking.

17.7k

May 6th 2015, 6:04 PM

# you get a candle

16 faces every Christmas shopper will recognise

“So, I expect you’ve all your shopping done?”

20.5k

Dec 16th 2014, 1:16 PM

# good crowd

Start-ups, investors and Eva Longoria – Day 1 of the Web Summit

Dublin’s Web Summit being held in the RDS opened to huge crowds today.

11.3k

Nov 4th 2014, 9:30 PM

# Conflict

Ex-rugby player Trevor Hogan to speak at 'die-in' Gaza protest in Dublin

The demonstrations will take place outside the Department of Foreign Affairs and Grafton Street this evening.

14.1k

Jul 23rd 2014, 7:15 AM

# In Memory

Hundreds attend vigil in remembrance of those who died in mother and baby homes

Crowds marched from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to the gates of the Dáil last night.

6.1k

Jun 12th 2014, 8:20 AM

# Sea of Green

This was Temple Bar at the height of things last night

World War Z.

55.3k

Mar 17th 2014, 9:19 AM

# Next stop please

At least this isn't your morning commute

Sorry, sorry, can I just… sorry…

2.9k

Jul 25th 2013, 2:56 PM

# party poopers

Strong garda presence in Dublin after sun brings hundreds out for beach rave

Around 7,000 people were invited on Facebook to a party at Sutton Beach, north Dublin this evening.

45.5k

Jun 8th 2013, 4:57 PM

# Pope resigns

Pope calls for Catholic Church to 'renew' as thousands flock to prayers

The Vatican said over 50,000 people had turned out to see the pope for his Sunday Angelus, while local authorities put the number at over 100,000.

17.1k

139

Feb 17th 2013, 3:55 PM

# Legend

Goodbye, Jim: Thousands turn out for Stynes' state funeral in Melbourne

The former Dublin minor footballer and Aussie Rules giant was given an emotional send-off on Tuesday.

3.5k

Mar 27th 2012, 10:06 AM

# Did you know?

Ten things you (probably) didn't know about Cheltenham

Afraid of uncomfortable silences between races? Amaze (or bore) your friends and co-workers with some festival-themed trivia.

762

Mar 16th 2011, 11:51 AM