Gaelic Football is the second most popular game in Munster GAA. All six counties take part in the Munster GAA Championship - Tipperary, Waterford, Limerick, Clare, Kerry and Cork. All six teams go into a hat - there is no seeding. It is a winner take all competition and the two winners go to the final.
Kerry has won a total of 73 titles since the competition was started in 1887. Winning the Munster Title is an honour in itself and the winning team represents Munster in The All Ireland Series. Kerry won The Munster Final in 2010. The game was played in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. At the final whistle the teams were level. They replay was played in Cork.
If Kerry plays Cork in The Munster Final the teams rotate venues. The highlight of the year is when both teams meet in the final. However they may also meet earlier in the series: first round, quarter final or semi final. The game if played earlier than the Final is always known as the real Munster Final as both teams play top class football.
Kerry and Cork fans alike love Fitzgerald Stadium as the venue for the Munster Final. Killarney is just a short distance from Cork and the stadium is in the centre of the town. The area is so well set up with accommodation and restaurants that it gives fans a great destination for a weekend away.
The town is well prepared for the influx of fans on the weekend of a Munster Final. Street traders also come to the town to avail of the many people who may wish to buy their wares. Children especially drift towards the face painters and those selling their team's hats, flags and head bands. The town is awash with red, white, green and gold.
Once 12.00pm comes the children become anxious to go to the stadium. They do not wish to miss their team's entry on to the field. They love this part of the day. Everyone walks to the game from the town, a journey that takes less than five minutes normally. On a big match day it can take a little longer as fans stop to greet friends and discuss the outcome of the game. There is also the banter from the rival fans and this lends to the excitement.
Prior to the Munster Final the Minor football final takes place. Not everyone going to the game wants to see the minor final. This is also for the County Teams and all the players are under 18. The real County Fan will be in his or her seat for the minor Final. It gives each County Supporter a chance to see their young stars in action.
When the two senior teams come on the pitch the roar of the crowd is magnificent. The game has not begun. Both set of fans expect to win. The cheers help fans relax. They settle down and wait for the game to begin.
Kerry has won a total of 73 titles since the competition was started in 1887. Winning the Munster Title is an honour in itself and the winning team represents Munster in The All Ireland Series. Kerry won The Munster Final in 2010. The game was played in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. At the final whistle the teams were level. They replay was played in Cork.
If Kerry plays Cork in The Munster Final the teams rotate venues. The highlight of the year is when both teams meet in the final. However they may also meet earlier in the series: first round, quarter final or semi final. The game if played earlier than the Final is always known as the real Munster Final as both teams play top class football.
Kerry and Cork fans alike love Fitzgerald Stadium as the venue for the Munster Final. Killarney is just a short distance from Cork and the stadium is in the centre of the town. The area is so well set up with accommodation and restaurants that it gives fans a great destination for a weekend away.
The town is well prepared for the influx of fans on the weekend of a Munster Final. Street traders also come to the town to avail of the many people who may wish to buy their wares. Children especially drift towards the face painters and those selling their team's hats, flags and head bands. The town is awash with red, white, green and gold.
Once 12.00pm comes the children become anxious to go to the stadium. They do not wish to miss their team's entry on to the field. They love this part of the day. Everyone walks to the game from the town, a journey that takes less than five minutes normally. On a big match day it can take a little longer as fans stop to greet friends and discuss the outcome of the game. There is also the banter from the rival fans and this lends to the excitement.
Prior to the Munster Final the Minor football final takes place. Not everyone going to the game wants to see the minor final. This is also for the County Teams and all the players are under 18. The real County Fan will be in his or her seat for the minor Final. It gives each County Supporter a chance to see their young stars in action.
When the two senior teams come on the pitch the roar of the crowd is magnificent. The game has not begun. Both set of fans expect to win. The cheers help fans relax. They settle down and wait for the game to begin.
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