Scotland face Warwickshire in the All-Britain football final next Sunday in Birmingham's Pairc na hEireann and they've take the unusual step of setting up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of the trip.

Two days after setting up the page, the Scots are close to achieving their goal of £2,000. "We're blown away by the support lent to us by the GAA community," they tweeted.

On their GoFundMe page, Scotland GAA explained why they were left with little option but to go down the GoFundMe route:

"We're delighted to have reached the provincial final this year against Warwickshire. The game has been fixed for Birmingham next Sunday. With limited funds and sponsors difficult to come by, it makes it very arduous for our team to travel to this Sunday game. However, we are determined to make this work. 

"The distances travelled in Britain are immense with members of our panel making the long journey to Birmingham from as far away as Aberdeen - 424 miles one way, approx 950 miles round trip.

"To put that in perspective: Malin Head, Co. Donegal to Baltimore, Co. Cork = 359 miles. 

"The players from all four clubs have demonstrated impressive commitment and sacrifices to play for our county team, doing so at their own expense. We would be grateful for your support of these players and this team.

"We're facing a very tough test next Sunday. Both on the pitch and off the pitch. We are very low on funds. Without support we may not be able to contest the final our players have worked so hard reach."

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