Dublin, Ireland, Stadium
The home of Irish sport, with a story to match its size
One of Europe's biggest stadiums and the heart of Gaelic games. Croke Park carries the memory of Bloody Sunday, hosts the All-Ireland finals and has seen legendary concerts by U2 and Garth Brooks.
Jones' Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3
Departures
After the show
Most people walk back to the centre and the pubs fill up quickly. Drumcondra station queues can be long, so walking is often faster.
Bags and entry
Only bags up to A4 size are allowed and there's no bag drop. Leave larger bags at your hotel.
On the day
Gates usually open 90 minutes before the throw-in and 2 hours before a concert. Your ticket shows the stand and entrance, and Jones' Road gets crowded close to the start.
Drumcondra
Traditional Irish pubs a short walk from the stadium, full of fans before games.
Dorset Street
Cafés and takeaways on the way from the city centre.
O'Connell Street
Restaurants and pubs in the city centre, a 20-minute walk away.
The Dubs
Dublin's Gaelic football team play their big championship games at Croke Park, with the Hill 16 terrace turning sky blue.
Biggest honours
Legends who played here
Tap a tier or the floor to see what it is like
Pitch / stage
Pitch / floor
Lower tier
Close to the pitch on all sides, plus the standing Hill 16 terrace.
Premium level
Corporate boxes and premium seats in the middle.
Upper tier
High and steep with a sweeping view of the bowl and the city.
Best for a concert
Lower Hogan or Cusack Stand facing the stage
Close to the stage with a clear view over the pitch.
Best for football
Cusack or Hogan Stand, middle tier
The long sides give the best view of Gaelic football and hurling.
On a budget
Hill 16
The famous terrace behind the goal, cheap and loud.
In the shade
Upper rows of the Cusack or Hogan Stand
The covered stands keep you dry. Hill 16 is open to the weather.
Tap a year or let the story play
Sports were played on the site from the 1880s. In 1913 the Gaelic Athletic Association bought the ground and named it after Archbishop Thomas Croke, one of its first patrons.
On 21 November 1920, during the Irish War of Independence, British forces opened fire on the crowd at a Gaelic football match. Fourteen people died, including player Michael Hogan, and the Hogan Stand still carries his name.
The stadium was rebuilt stand by stand between 1993 and 2005. In 2007 it opened to rugby and soccer for the first time while Lansdowne Road was rebuilt, and Ireland beat England 43-13 in an emotional match.
Most seats are under the roof, but the front rows and Hill 16 can get wet.
Yes, there are stadium tours, the Skyline rooftop walk and the GAA Museum.
Yes, it's about 20 minutes from O'Connell Street.
Usually 90 minutes before the throw-in and 2 hours before a concert. The exact time is on your ticket.
The lower tiers of the Hogan or Cusack Stand facing the stage.
Walking distance to Croke Park and the city's main sights.
4-star+ hotels, cheapest first(Booking.com)Quiet guesthouses right next to the stadium.
4-star+ hotels, cheapest first(Booking.com)Pubs and live music, about 25 minutes on foot.
4-star+ hotels, cheapest first(Booking.com)
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