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23rd Sep 2014

Video: A Kerryman ripped up his All-Ireland Final ticket before the match on Sunday to help his club

Kerry and Donegal fans' loyalty was really put to the test at Croke Park over the weekend...

Joe Harrington

Kerry and Donegal fans’ loyalty was really put to the test at Croke Park over the weekend…

If you’re a fan of hurling or football and your county has reached an All-Ireland final, you’ll know how special an occasion the big day in Croke Park is.

People travel from all over the country and the world to be there for their county and the atmosphere, tension and emotion shown by fans is second to none. Last Sunday’s game between Donegal and Kerry was no different with a wave of green and gold washing over GAA HQ.

All of the players and spectators there on Sunday are part of a club. The club is the heartbeat of the GAA and the importance of club and community is never forgotten by the people involved.

Taking that into considering, AIB decided to see exactly how much the club means to supporters by offering them a very tempting deal – €2,000 for your club… if you tear up your All-Ireland ticket.

They asked a number of fans from both counties, check out what happens…