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Age Action Ireland says digital exclusion is 'community-wide problem'

Aug 21, 2025 17:13
By Shannonside News
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Age Action Ireland says digital exclusion is 'community-wide problem'

It follows criticism of Roscommon GAA's no cash policy on the gate at club matches.

Age Action Ireland says digital exclusion has now become a community-wide problem.

It follows criticism of Roscommon GAA's no cash policy on the gate at club matches.

Kilmore supporter Pat Clyne claims he was refused entry to a recent match because he couldn't pay by card.

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Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this week, he said was left with no choice but to return home:

Mary Murphy, policy analyst with Age Action Ireland, says Pat isn't alone when it comes to digital exclusion:

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In a statement to Shannonside; Roscommon GAA said a Season Pass can be bought with cash from 12 to 2pm on weekdays from the County Board office. The pass; it says, entitles the holder to entry to all senior football and hurling games as well as underage matches and county finals.

Individual match tickets may also be purchased with cash in advance from the County Board Office. The county board says it values all supporters and thanked volunteers, particularly gate staff, for their continued commitment.

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