Croke Park

Croke Park, officially known as Páirc an Chrócaigh, is a multi-purpose stadium situated in Dublin, Ireland. It is predominantly used for Gaelic games, home fixtures of the Dublin football and hurling teams, and also hosts major national and international concert events.

Originally opened in 1884 and extensively renovated in the 1990s and early 2000s, it replaced the original Croke Park, which had a much smaller capacity. The current seating capacity of the stadium is 82,300, making it the third-largest stadium in Europe. The stadium redevelopment was overseen by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) with the final cost of construction coming in at €260 million.

As a UEFA category four stadium, Croke Park has hosted several significant events, including the 2003 Special Olympics opening ceremony, and international rugby and soccer matches during the renovation of Lansdowne Road. In 2012, it was shortlisted as one of the 12 venues to host matches during the UEFA Euro 2020. Croke Park was also the venue for the closing ceremony of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in 2012. As of 2021, Croke Park has welcomed well over 25 million spectators. It remains a potential venue for major international events in the future.