Croke Park Stadium is one of the prime attractions in the heart of Dublin. This stadium has a special heritage value in the history of Dublin. Special tours are conducted by the tour operators to this stadium. The stadium of Croke Park has been the home to many indoor and outdoor games for over a century. Nearly 82,300 spectators can be accommodated in the Croke Park Stadium. Apart from being a host of many Gaelic Games, the Croke Park holds many important meetings and conferences. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has established its headquarters within the complex of this stadium.
Different parts of Croke Park Stadium
The location of Croke Park Stadium is at the central part of Dublin. Many international events have taken place in this stadium. The pictures of these events are hung in the picture gallery inside the stadium. A museum has also been set up in the stadium compound. In this museum, many sport gears of notable sports personalities can be found.
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Events in the Croke Park Stadium
Croke Park Stadium has been a witness to many memorable sporting events. It was in this stadium that the boxer Muhammad Ali fought in 1972. The international soccer and rugby matches have also been hosted in big scale in this stadium. The concerned authorities of Special Olympics World Summer Games selected this stadium to host their opening and closing ceremonies in the year of 2003. Many notable artists/bands namely Robbie Williams, U2 have performed in this stadium.
Guided Croke Park Stadium Tours
The guided Croke Park Stadium Tours are conducted throughout the year for the visitors. In these tours, they can learn about the history of the stadium. The tourists can also visit the VIP section, dressing rooms, media center and even the middle of the Croke Park pitch.
The sports enthusiasts never miss out the chance to visit the historically significant stadium of Croke Park.
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