DANNY: WE DO STERLNG WORK HERE.Byline: ORLA BANNON DANNY DANNY Daniel MURPHY Mur·phy , William Parry 1892-1987. American physician. He shared a 1934 Nobel Prize for discovering that a diet of liver relieves anemia. has reacted to criticism of the Ulster Council's ticket prices for the Championship by pointing out that prices have been reduced across the board. Due to the fluctuation between sterling and euro, Monaghan, Donegal and Cavan supporters will effectively pay more to attend Championship matches this summer than those in the six counties. Despite stand tickets having been reduced from EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 27 to EUR25 and terrace tickets down to EUR15, travelling Monaghan fans will still end up paying more than their Derry hosts for their game at Celtic Park on May 24. Tickets for the home fans will cost EUR22.50 (pounds 20) for a seat in the new Lonemoore Road side stand, while a terrace ticket will cost EUR14.40 (pounds 13). The visiting fans, however, will pay the equivalent of EUR25 for their seats, or EUR15 for a terrace ticket. Danny Murphy explained: "As a result of ongoing difficulty with the sterling/euro values, effectively we have reduced the prices we would charge in euro." Hitting out at the difference, Monaghan chairman John Connolly said: "I wouldn't be happy with those prices at all, and I'm sure our county won't be happy with them." CAPTION(S): CROWD Fans will see reduced admission fees |
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