The Gaelic Grounds Stadium is exclusively dedicated to Gaelic sports. The stadium, located in Limerick, is owned by the Gaelic Atletic Association (GAA), an official institution responsible for promoting and organizing all Gaelic sports.
Construction of the stadium began on October 9, 1926, at a time when the Gaelic Atletic Association (GAA) was striving to bring Gaelic sports back into fashion. The site chosen for the stadium was near Ennis Road, Limerick, where an old farm had once stood.
The stadium’s first matches took place in 1928. Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic soccer are all played here.
From 1932 to 1958, the stadium was enlarged, with additional stands, to accommodate up to 50,000 spectators.
However, it was not until 1961 that the stadium welcomed a crowd in excess of 50,000, with as many as 61,174 spectators in attendance. This record number is explained by the scheduling of the Munster Hurling Championship final between Cork GAA and Tipperary GAA. More than 10,000 people would have forced their way into the stadium to watch this decisive match.
In 1979, the county decided to renovate the stadium, which was then in a deplorable state. Work began in 1986, then continued in 2004 with the construction of a 12,000-seat grandstand and 2 new bends.
The Gaelic Grounds is still a working stadium, and is best experienced at a Gaelic sports match, when the 50,000 spectators excitedly watch the players in the center of the pitch.
Hurling, the traditional Irish sport, is played here with unrivalled fervour. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and easily rivals that of Europe’s biggest stadiums!
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
Ennis Road - Limerick, Limerick (County Limerick) - Republic of Ireland
52.670442, -8.654276
tickets range from €30 to €60
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