EXCLUSIVE

By Sean Moriarty

Killarney football fans who are unable to get to Dublin for the All Ireland final will be able to watch the big game on an open air television screen just ten minutes-walk from the town centre.

BIG SCREEN: A TV screen like this one will be installed in Killarney Racecourse in time for the All Ireland football final

The Kerry v Galway clash is set for 330pm next Sunday, July 24.

As ever, tickets are in high demand and not everyone will be lucky enough to get one of the 75,000 or so tickets on offer.

Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s annual show is scheduled for the same day at Killarney Racecourse.

It returns after a two-year lay-off and it is one of the biggest shows of its kind in the county

Organisers were concerned that the clashing match would take crowds away from their event. They were also concerned that those who did attend would leave early so they could watch the match.

Both scenarios would detract from the event so the organisers came up with what they believe is the perfect solution.

They have booked a large-screen outdoor television for the day.

Families will be able watch the match in the beautiful surroundings of the racecourse. The venue offers a safe location for children, and the car show can go ahead without any fear of a crowd loss due to the game.

“It is win win for everyone,” said Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s James Looney who is one of the organisers of the event.

“It is ideal for families, we have done something similar before when we had a Harvest festival that clashed with a big game and that worked perfect. It is the best of both worlds, see the cars and the match at the same time and there is room for children to run around in a safe environment.”

Admission is set at €5 per adult and children go free – this is the same admission fee announced before the addition of the big screen.

The show will open to the public at 11am but all show cars need to be on site before 10am.

Those interested in showing a car should contact Tom Leslie on 087 238 3809.