Thanks to the end of pitch invasions, we once again got some beautiful never to be forgotten scenes on the Croke Park sod yesterday, none more so than the 3 pictures below
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myboyblue has just uploaded a picture with Caul Pollins in it and called it beautiful. 
Disappointed that the Clare fans were unable to storm the pitch. If the Dubs couldn’t break the ring of steel after a double All-Ireland success in recent years I don’ think anyone else will either.
Just looks so tacky with all the tinsel and streamers on the pitch as the winning team sprints around the pitch in front of a half empty stadium behind an army of stewards. Shame on Cooney, Duffy, McKenna and Liam O’Neill for allowing this corporate, sanitised crap to infest the GAA. They’ll want to apply it at county finals next.
Could Saturday evening All Ireland finals become a regular thing?
Did you see that clown Liam O’Neill yesterday having to read Patrick Donnelan’s name off the back of his hand 
[quote=“dodgy-keeper, post: 838522, member: 1552”]Disappointed that the Clare fans were unable to storm the pitch. If the Dubs couldn’t break the ring of steel after a double All-Ireland success in recent years I don’ think anyone else will either.
Just looks so tacky with all the tinsel and streamers on the pitch as the winning team sprints around the pitch in front of a half empty stadium behind an army of stewards. Shame on Cooney, Duffy, McKenna and Liam O’Neill for allowing this corporate, sanitised crap to infest the GAA. They’ll want to apply it at county finals next.[/quote]
The crowd at a GGA game is devoid of passion so spare me the “sanatised” crap
Mac tips the next few All Ireland finals to be draws, you read it here first…
Christy Cooney has been thorughly vindicated by banning pitch invasions in Croke Park
[B]Limerick GAA hit by compo claims over pitch invasion
by Jerome O’Connell
THE outpouring of emotion amid celebratory scenes on the Gaelic Grounds pitch at the final whistle of the Munster hurling final is one of the iconic images of summer 2013. However, Limerick GAA is now counting the cost of the pitch invasion that greeted Limerick’s first Munster SHC title since 1996.[/B]
The Limerick Leader has learned that three people have taken personal injury claims against the GAA after ‘falls or slips’ on the field as close to 30,000 Limerick fans cheered their new hurling heroes.
As well as the financial hit to the GAA, the claims are also likely to ensure that the heralded scenes of celebration are stamped out in future years at the Limerick GAA headquarters.
“The pitch invasion at the Gaelic Grounds after the Munster senior hurling final has produced a number of claims against the stadium - obviously this is very disappointing after what was a memorable day,” said Limerick GAA secretary, confirming the personal injury claims had been lodged against their insurance.
“To see the scenes after the game was fantastic in particular the crowd swarming on to the pitch. It really epitomised all that is good about the GAA,” said O’Riordan.
But national GAA bosses have continually expressed concerns at supporters racing onto the field of play and are in favour of all grounds following procedures in Croke Park, where pitch invasions now appear a thing of the past.
“What will happen now is that for big games in the Gaelic Grounds, the front row of seats will have to be occupied by stewards and there will have to be more stewarding,” said a disappointed O’Riordan.
“The cost of insurance is already substantial and this will only force up the cost to us,” said the secretary of the injury claims made after the July pitch invasion. Just last weekend, Limerick GAA chairman Oliver Mann revealed the fans invasion was his “image of 2013”.
Confirmation of the personal injury claims against the GAA stadium comes just weeks after Limerick was revealed as the highest claiming county per person in Ireland for personal injury claims.
Figures released for the first six months of 2013 indicate that the county of Limerick accounted for 7% of personal injury awards in Ireland, despite having just 4.2% of the population.
In total, there were 383 personal injury claims made in Limerick, winning €7,977,234 in compensation.
Thinly veiled Limerick people are chancers article.
How could these claims stand up in court? if there is a rule in place that says you can’t invade the pitch, by flaunting that rule are you not negating you right to claim?
I’m not really too clued in on the laws on these things but couldn’t Limerick GAA say that they were trespassing on their property?
duty of care is owed to trespassers too - it is limited but is traditionally used by courts to compensate kids who have accidents
Ive a sick baby at the minute, any chance @ thecountofmontecristo could stand in til 5ish?
Occupiers Liability Act 1995 pals.
Trespassers, visitors and rec users are all owed a duty of care.
My issue would be with the solr bringing the claim.
Christy Cooney is a great man.If any of you pricks on here have got something to say about Christy then ye can say it to my face!
Hon Christy Cooney
[SIZE=4]Sounds like the lads had a “change of heart”.
No injury claims from pitch invasion[/SIZE]
Friday, January 17, 2014
Contrary to previous assertions, no personal injury claim has been made against the GAA arising from the pitch invasion at last year’s Munster SHC final in the Gaelic Grounds.
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By John Fogarty and Eoghan Cormican
Limerick secretary Mike O’Riordan in his annual report last month mentioned three cases were being pursued after Limerick won their first provincial senior title in 16 years.
However, the Irish Examiner yesterday learned nobody is challenging the GAA for damages following the mass celebration.
O’Riordan explained he had made reference to the claims on the basis of information from Croke Park. “The [GAA’s] safety committee indicated to us some claims were made against us and I mentioned it in my report before Christmas.”
County chairman Oliver Mann supported O’Riordan, stating: “We are relieved that this matter has been clarified. Our coffers could have been hit had these claims gone through. It would have also reflected negatively on the Gaelic Grounds. It would have damaged Limerick’s reputation. The main thing is no one was hurt on the day.”
GAA insurance officer Sinead Quinn confirmed: “Formally, no proceedings have been instigated. There may have been a mention in Mike’s report and we would have made a full defence had there been any claims. The lines in the report perhaps generated more interest than they should have.”
GAA president Liam O’Neill referenced the claims earlier this week, stating it was a pity it took the cases to make people realise the danger of pitch invasions.
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