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Was It Safe To Be In Croke Park For The All Ireland Hurling Final?

Videos have been shared online showing scenes outside Croke Park on Sunday, where large crowds gathe...
Tabitha Monahan
Tabitha Monahan

2:27 PM - 24 Aug 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Was It Safe To Be In Croke Park For The All Ireland Hurling Final?

Tabitha Monahan
Tabitha Monahan

2:27 PM - 24 Aug 2021

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Videos have been shared online showing scenes outside Croke Park on Sunday, where large crowds gathered for the All Ireland Hurling Final, without social distancing and many not wearing face masks.

The attendance of 40,000 people at the match has drawn criticism from other sectors, including the entertainment industry, where many workers await government permission to return to work.

Was It Safe To Be In Croke Park For The All Ireland Hurling Final?

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Gerry Killeen, Professor of applied pathogen ecology at UCC, and Ciaran Cannon Fine Gael TD join The Last Word to discuss. 

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