The GAA have confirmed that a number of tickets for next weekend's All-Ireland semi-final between Tyrone and Dublin have been cancelled.
The tickets for the titanic clash first went on sale on Wednesday morning, and sold out in a flash in less than five minutes.
The official ticket prices for the clash were between €30-€45 for adults.
The tickets were soon spotted on resale markets such as Seatwave and Ticketmaster, and they were quoted at absolutely outlandish prices.
https://twitter.com/thecailinrua/status/895633898541133824
They were on Seatwave as high as €189, and Ticketmaster for €90.
https://twitter.com/anthonymcg/status/895636342855540736
The GAA soon released a statement on the matter.
“The GAA can confirm that is has cancelled a number of tickets for the upcoming GAA Football semi-final meeting of Dublin and Tyrone on August 27,” a statement released today by the Association read.
“Requests have also been made directly to platforms selling tickets above face value to remove them from sale and the situation continues to be monitored by the GAA’s ticket office.
"Supporters and members are urged not to buy tickets from unofficial sources for above face value as they risk purchasing tickets that may be cancelled.”.
Fine Gael TD Noel Rock, who proposed a Private Members’ Bill last year outlawing ticket touting, was delighted with the decision.
https://twitter.com/NoelRock/status/895645499113566208
