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I am a pensioner and I booked a ticket on line for Sundays game. On the ticket it clearly stated that concessions were available to Students and OAPS at stiles 51-52. However when I arrived there no such concession was available. Why print a statement under taking to do something when one has no intention of honoring it?
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 17/07/2018 11:01:41
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Replying To Oldtourman: "I am a pensioner and I booked a ticket on line for Sundays game. On the ticket it clearly stated that concessions were available to Students and OAPS at stiles 51-52. However when I arrived there no such concession was available. Why print a statement under taking to do something when one has no intention of honoring it?" There's a lot of very weird stuff going on with concession tickets this year for the All-Ireland series.
The GAA has always given a rebate on the ticket price for students or OAP's. In Corker you buy a Cusack or Davin Stand ticket go into the concession turnstile and get a tenner back. Now that information was always well flagged when you went buying a ticket in years gone by. Yet when I was looking last week for a student and OAP ticket for the Kerry/Galway game there was no info on the website about any concessions and I had to e-mail the GAA before they confirmed this policy was still in place.
Now yesterday I was looking up tickets for the Kerry/Monaghan in Clones. On the GAA ticket website you don't have the option to pre-buy a student or OAP ticket. Instead it says that you have to go to the ground on the day and queue to buy one using a suitable ID.
I think that's absolutely scandalous that they can't have a dedicated concession turnstile operating anywhere in the ground.
What happens if the game is sold out by Sunday, what are students and OAP's going to do if they have been told they can only purchase tickets on the day?!
They are obviously just hoping that people won't take the risk of traveling without a ticket already and so they'll get as many full price tickets as possible. Terrible treatment of pensioners and students as if people don't spend enough money following their county teams in League and Championship!
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 17/07/2018 12:42:39
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I think that's absolutely scandalous that they can't have a dedicated concession turnstile operating anywhere in the ground.
What happens if the game is sold out by Sunday, what are students and OAP's going to do if they have been told they can only purchase tickets on the day?!
They are obviously just hoping that people won't take the risk of traveling without a ticket already and so they'll get as many full price tickets as possible. Terrible treatment of pensioners and students as if people don't spend enough money following their county teams in League and Championship!
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3749 - 17/07/2018 12:42:39Far from scandalous. They'll pay full price or just not get into the ground.
I dont see it as terrible. And i was a student for 7 years between various degrees and post grads.
There should be discounts on tickets for several games(season tickets etc) but not for individual games.
DonaldDuck (Tipperary) - Posts: 544 - 17/07/2018 13:05:40
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Replying To Oldtourman: "I am a pensioner and I booked a ticket on line for Sundays game. On the ticket it clearly stated that concessions were available to Students and OAPS at stiles 51-52. However when I arrived there no such concession was available. Why print a statement under taking to do something when one has no intention of honoring it?" Did you raise this with the GAA? there are advertising standards, you can't offer something and then withdraw it. The GAA operates in the real world that businesses and charities operate in and the same laws apply to them as everybody else. Irish people are notoriously poor at complaining and it seems the GAA get off the hook far easier than most.
arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4896 - 17/07/2018 13:18:04
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Replying To DonaldDuck: "I think that's absolutely scandalous that they can't have a dedicated concession turnstile operating anywhere in the ground.
What happens if the game is sold out by Sunday, what are students and OAP's going to do if they have been told they can only purchase tickets on the day?!
They are obviously just hoping that people won't take the risk of traveling without a ticket already and so they'll get as many full price tickets as possible. Terrible treatment of pensioners and students as if people don't spend enough money following their county teams in League and Championship!
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3749 - 17/07/2018 12:42:39Far from scandalous. They'll pay full price or just not get into the ground.
I dont see it as terrible. And i was a student for 7 years between various degrees and post grads.
There should be discounts on tickets for several games(season tickets etc) but not for individual games." Well you are entitled to your opinion if you don't believe there should be a reduced rate for OAP's or students with tickets. I don't agree with you.
And I don't see why students and pensioners should be told they have to arrive on the day to Clones and hope they will get tickets. It doesn't make sense as to why people can't they buy tickets beforehand and then present them for a rebate.
Why can't the GAA/Monagahan county board have a dedicated concession turnstile in operation for people entitled to it, to get a rebate. With a capacity of 36,000 they surely have plenty of turnstiles?
Thurles, Fitzgerald stadium, PUC, as well as Croker, can all operate dedicated concession entrances for these categories.
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 17/07/2018 14:27:18
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Replying To arock: "Did you raise this with the GAA? there are advertising standards, you can't offer something and then withdraw it. The GAA operates in the real world that businesses and charities operate in and the same laws apply to them as everybody else. Irish people are notoriously poor at complaining and it seems the GAA get off the hook far easier than most." Well I tried to ring Croke Park and the lines were engaged- I was not surprised. When I asked to see somebody in authority in Thurles, I was told it a Central Council fixture and they had no say in it.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 17/07/2018 15:18:38
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Replying To DonaldDuck: "I think that's absolutely scandalous that they can't have a dedicated concession turnstile operating anywhere in the ground.
What happens if the game is sold out by Sunday, what are students and OAP's going to do if they have been told they can only purchase tickets on the day?!
They are obviously just hoping that people won't take the risk of traveling without a ticket already and so they'll get as many full price tickets as possible. Terrible treatment of pensioners and students as if people don't spend enough money following their county teams in League and Championship!
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3749 - 17/07/2018 12:42:39Far from scandalous. They'll pay full price or just not get into the ground.
I dont see it as terrible. And i was a student for 7 years between various degrees and post grads.
There should be discounts on tickets for several games(season tickets etc) but not for individual games." Donald. What you believe is of no relevance in this case. The simple fact is an undertaking was made and then reneged upon.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 17/07/2018 15:20:29
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Well you are entitled to your opinion if you don't believe there should be a reduced rate for OAP's or students with tickets. I don't agree with you.
And I don't see why students and pensioners should be told they have to arrive on the day to Clones and hope they will get tickets. It doesn't make sense as to why people can't they buy tickets beforehand and then present them for a rebate.
Why can't the GAA/Monagahan county board have a dedicated concession turnstile in operation for people entitled to it, to get a rebate. With a capacity of 36,000 they surely have plenty of turnstiles?
Thurles, Fitzgerald stadium, PUC, as well as Croker, can all operate dedicated concession entrances for these categories.
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3750 - 17/07/2018 14:27:18I dont see why OAPS/Students should have to get a concession. If they purchase in advance maybe but if purchasing on the day they should be paying full price. Thats how 000s of companies work. Many private travel companies operate as such. You can only buy a student ticket online and not with the driver with many companies like gobus/citylink.
No reason GAA cant do that. You shouldnt be entitled to a cheaper ticket simply because you are a student or OAP.
Donald. What you believe is of no relevance in this case. The simple fact is an undertaking was made and then reneged upon.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 1536 - 17/07/2018 15:20:29 What type of agreement was it? GAA sets terms and conditions of tickets and ticket sales so are within rights to change as they see fit within those conditions
DonaldDuck (Tipperary) - Posts: 544 - 17/07/2018 15:52:33
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Replying To DonaldDuck: "Well you are entitled to your opinion if you don't believe there should be a reduced rate for OAP's or students with tickets. I don't agree with you.
And I don't see why students and pensioners should be told they have to arrive on the day to Clones and hope they will get tickets. It doesn't make sense as to why people can't they buy tickets beforehand and then present them for a rebate.
Why can't the GAA/Monagahan county board have a dedicated concession turnstile in operation for people entitled to it, to get a rebate. With a capacity of 36,000 they surely have plenty of turnstiles?
Thurles, Fitzgerald stadium, PUC, as well as Croker, can all operate dedicated concession entrances for these categories.
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3750 - 17/07/2018 14:27:18I dont see why OAPS/Students should have to get a concession. If they purchase in advance maybe but if purchasing on the day they should be paying full price. Thats how 000s of companies work. Many private travel companies operate as such. You can only buy a student ticket online and not with the driver with many companies like gobus/citylink.
No reason GAA cant do that. You shouldnt be entitled to a cheaper ticket simply because you are a student or OAP.
Donald. What you believe is of no relevance in this case. The simple fact is an undertaking was made and then reneged upon.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 1536 - 17/07/2018 15:20:29 What type of agreement was it? GAA sets terms and conditions of tickets and ticket sales so are within rights to change as they see fit within those conditions" Look it was written clearly in the ticket I obtained, and thus they were Obliged to honour it. For next Sunday weeks game the ticket clearly states there is no concession for the Hogan Stand and that is fine. However having me conditions in writing they are entitled to change them. It is typical of their sloppiness and lack of professionalism.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 17/07/2018 16:23:23
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Replying To DonaldDuck: "Well you are entitled to your opinion if you don't believe there should be a reduced rate for OAP's or students with tickets. I don't agree with you.
And I don't see why students and pensioners should be told they have to arrive on the day to Clones and hope they will get tickets. It doesn't make sense as to why people can't they buy tickets beforehand and then present them for a rebate.
Why can't the GAA/Monagahan county board have a dedicated concession turnstile in operation for people entitled to it, to get a rebate. With a capacity of 36,000 they surely have plenty of turnstiles?
Thurles, Fitzgerald stadium, PUC, as well as Croker, can all operate dedicated concession entrances for these categories.
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3750 - 17/07/2018 14:27:18I dont see why OAPS/Students should have to get a concession. If they purchase in advance maybe but if purchasing on the day they should be paying full price. Thats how 000s of companies work. Many private travel companies operate as such. You can only buy a student ticket online and not with the driver with many companies like gobus/citylink.
No reason GAA cant do that. You shouldnt be entitled to a cheaper ticket simply because you are a student or OAP.
Donald. What you believe is of no relevance in this case. The simple fact is an undertaking was made and then reneged upon.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 1536 - 17/07/2018 15:20:29 What type of agreement was it? GAA sets terms and conditions of tickets and ticket sales so are within rights to change as they see fit within those conditions" Look it was written clearly in the ticket I obtained, and thus they were obliged to honour it. For next Sunday weeks game the ticket clearly states there is no concession for the Hogan Stand and that is fine. However having given me conditions in writing they are Not entitled to change them. It is typical of their sloppiness and lack of professionalism.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 17/07/2018 16:24:24
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Replying To Oldtourman: " Replying To DonaldDuck: "Well you are entitled to your opinion if you don't believe there should be a reduced rate for OAP's or students with tickets. I don't agree with you.
And I don't see why students and pensioners should be told they have to arrive on the day to Clones and hope they will get tickets. It doesn't make sense as to why people can't they buy tickets beforehand and then present them for a rebate.
Why can't the GAA/Monagahan county board have a dedicated concession turnstile in operation for people entitled to it, to get a rebate. With a capacity of 36,000 they surely have plenty of turnstiles?
Thurles, Fitzgerald stadium, PUC, as well as Croker, can all operate dedicated concession entrances for these categories.
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3750 - 17/07/2018 14:27:18I dont see why OAPS/Students should have to get a concession. If they purchase in advance maybe but if purchasing on the day they should be paying full price. Thats how 000s of companies work. Many private travel companies operate as such. You can only buy a student ticket online and not with the driver with many companies like gobus/citylink.
No reason GAA cant do that. You shouldnt be entitled to a cheaper ticket simply because you are a student or OAP.
Donald. What you believe is of no relevance in this case. The simple fact is an undertaking was made and then reneged upon.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 1536 - 17/07/2018 15:20:29 What type of agreement was it? GAA sets terms and conditions of tickets and ticket sales so are within rights to change as they see fit within those conditions" Look it was written clearly in the ticket I obtained, and thus they were obliged to honour it. For next Sunday weeks game the ticket clearly states there is no concession for the Hogan Stand and that is fine. However having given me conditions in writing they are Not entitled to change them. It is typical of their sloppiness and lack of professionalism."
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 17/07/2018 16:31:26
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Look it was written clearly in the ticket I obtained, and thus they were Obliged to honour it. For next Sunday weeks game the ticket clearly states there is no concession for the Hogan Stand and that is fine. However having me conditions in writing they are entitled to change them. It is typical of their sloppiness and lack of professionalism.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 1541 - 17/07/2018 16:23:23 The ts&cs can also change which is known.....they dont have to honour it if conditions on ticket say they can change it.
DonaldDuck (Tipperary) - Posts: 544 - 18/07/2018 15:27:28
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you may talk to joe duffy,as for talking to those people in the ticket office......
perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 18/07/2018 15:39:28
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This Duck is a WUM. Just let him swim away.
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1228 - 17/07/2018 16:31:26 attack the post not the poster. dont back seat mod.
DonaldDuck (Tipperary) - Posts: 544 - 18/07/2018 17:26:42
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Replying To neverright: " Replying To Oldtourman: "[quote=DonaldDuck: "Well you are entitled to your opinion if you don't believe there should be a reduced rate for OAP's or students with tickets. I don't agree with you.
And I don't see why students and pensioners should be told they have to arrive on the day to Clones and hope they will get tickets. It doesn't make sense as to why people can't they buy tickets beforehand and then present them for a rebate.
Why can't the GAA/Monagahan county board have a dedicated concession turnstile in operation for people entitled to it, to get a rebate. With a capacity of 36,000 they surely have plenty of turnstiles?
Thurles, Fitzgerald stadium, PUC, as well as Croker, can all operate dedicated concession entrances for these categories.
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 3750 - 17/07/2018 14:27:18I dont see why OAPS/Students should have to get a concession. If they purchase in advance maybe but if purchasing on the day they should be paying full price. Thats how 000s of companies work. Many private travel companies operate as such. You can only buy a student ticket online and not with the driver with many companies like gobus/citylink.
No reason GAA cant do that. You shouldnt be entitled to a cheaper ticket simply because you are a student or OAP.
Donald. What you believe is of no relevance in this case. The simple fact is an undertaking was made and then reneged upon.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 1536 - 17/07/2018 15:20:29 What type of agreement was it? GAA sets terms and conditions of tickets and ticket sales so are within rights to change as they see fit within those conditions" Look it was written clearly in the ticket I obtained, and thus they were obliged to honour it. For next Sunday weeks game the ticket clearly states there is no concession for the Hogan Stand and that is fine. However having given me conditions in writing they are Not entitled to change them. It is typical of their sloppiness and lack of professionalism."
Westfester (Limerick) - Posts: 943 - 18/07/2018 23:26:46
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