Croke Park known in Irish as Páirc an Chrócaigh, is more than just a stadium; it's a national symbol of Irish sports and culture. Located in Dublin, Ireland, and named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, it's affectionately called "Croker" by fans and locals. It is the home of the GAA and the largest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 82,300 people. Croke Park is also the third-largest stadium in Europe and the largest used for amateur football. Croke Park was first used for a major GAA match on March 1st ,1896.

The different parts of the stadium are named after either famous people or events. The stadium is named after Archbishop Croke of Cashel who was the first patron of the GAA. The stands are named after Michael Cusack, one of the founders of the GAA; Maurice Davin, the first president; Patrick Nally, another founder; and Michael Hogan, a Tipperary player who was shot on Bloody Sunday in November, 1921. The famous Hill 16 terrace got its name as rubble from the Easter Rising in 1916 was used to build the first terrace

Croke Park

Croke Park underwent a significant redevelopment from 1991 to 2005, which modernized the facility while increasing its capacity.

The stadium has changed a lot in the past 100 years.

Speak to your parents, grandparents or members of your club / community and ask do they remember Croke Park before the developments.

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