Páirc Uí Chaoimh under consideration for Cork hurlers’ homecoming event after All-Ireland final 

This would be instead of the city-based events, typically taking place around the South Mall, that have happened in the case of previous homecoming events. 

While the talks are at an early stage, it is understood both Cork GAA and Cork City Council are liaising with gardaí on the drafting of a plan for a stadium homecoming, win or lose in the match against Clare.

There are no details yet on the structure of the event, or on timings or ticketing, but it is likely the event will be alcohol-free and family-friendly, and that it will be ticketed to control numbers, but tickets will either be free or available at a nominal price, possibly on a first-come, first-served basis through an online ticketing platform.

It is also likely a limit or restriction will be placed on the number of tickets that can be secured per transaction.

It is expected a number of the stadium’s stands, terraces, and perhaps even the pitch, will be open to fans, with seating and standing options, which means tens of thousands of people could attend to welcome home the team, management, and backroom staff.

The detail emerged following confirmation on Monday that city officials had contacted Cork GAA to discuss the possibility of organising fan zones for people to watch the July 21 All-Ireland final against Clare in the city, and to discuss a homecoming event.

A spokesperson for Cork GAA told the Irish Examiner those talks were ongoing.

“Cork GAA and Cork City Council are actively engaging to ensure that those who cannot travel to the All-Ireland hurling final can still enjoy a memorable experience in the city,” he said.

“Cork City Council is also engaging with Cork GAA around a planned homecoming event for the team.”

The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick has previously hosted homecomings for the county’s All-Ireland winning hurlers, with tickets being made available at a nominal price on a first-come, first-served basis via online ticketing platforms, with DJs providing entertainment for supporters for an hour or so before the team was welcomed on stage.

Semple Stadium in Tipperary has also hosted homecoming events for its All-Ireland winning hurlers.

Meanwhile, Cork City Hall will be lit up red and white every night until July 23 as part of the build-up on Leeside to the All-Ireland hurling final.