Croke Park Park

Address: Jones’ Road, Dublin 3, D03 P6K6, Ireland

Website: https://crokepark.ie

Hours: Stadium tours daily 10:30am-5:00pm (reduced hours on match days); GAA Museum daily 9:30am-5:30pm

Admission: Adult guided tour: €10-€15; match-day and event pricing varies

Croke Park is the principal stadium of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Dublin and is Ireland’s largest stadium, used primarily for Gaelic football and hurling.

The stadium’s main bowl hosts major national fixtures including the All-Ireland finals and regular championship matches, and match days draw large crowds with an official capacity of around 82,300. Off the field, there is a museum and visitor programme covering GAA history and the stadium’s development.

The ground has been associated with the GAA since the early 20th century and underwent major redevelopment around the turn of the 21st century to expand capacity and modernise spectator facilities.

Situated on Jones Road in north Dublin, Croke Park lies a few kilometres north of Dublin city centre and is accessible by public transport.

• Capacity: The stadium has an official capacity of about 82,300 and is the principal venue for the All-Ireland Gaelic football and hurling finals.

What to See#

• Pitch and stands: The main field and spectator bowl, renovated in stages in the early 21st century to increase capacity and modernise facilities while retaining the stadium’s role as the primary venue for Gaelic games.
• GAA Museum and tours: A museum and visitor centre that documents the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association with exhibitions, trophies and guided tours of the stadium.

Croke Park sits on Jones’ Road in Dublin 3, about a 15-20 minute walk north from Dublin city centre. From Connolly Station or Busáras, take Dublin Bus routes 11, 16, 27, or 41 towards Drumcondra and alight near Jones’ Road. The nearest Dart/commuter stop is Drumcondra (about 10-15 minutes on foot). Taxis and rideshares drop off at the main gates.

• Book a stadium tour in advance; weekday morning tours are least crowded.
• Sit in the Hogan Stand during a match if possible - the acoustics and sightlines are best for Gaelic games.
• Check the fixtures calendar; guided tours may be limited on match days.
• Combine a visit with the GAA Museum at Croke Park for historic exhibits and interactive displays.