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All Ireland football Final, Sunday 26th July 2026

Stiles open:   1pm

Throw-in:      3:30pm

Event ends:   6pm

In conjunction with the Transport Agencies, Gardaí have developed a transport plan to assist patrons attending the All Ireland Football Final at Croke Park Stadium.

For full details of all public transport please see: 

All attendees are advised to utilise public transport in order to travel to and from the match, and to also use park and ride facilities.

For more information on the match please see :

  • www.ticketmaster.ie
  • www.crokepark.ie
  • Irish Rail
  • Irish Rail will be providing additional capacity on DART and commuter routes for attendees.
  • Additional late night DART and Commuter Services will operate to Greystones, Howth and Maynooth after the match.
  • To check the schedules for all services, please check www.irishrail.ie.
  • Dublin Bus
  • A full map of Dublin Bus routes servicing Croke Park can be found as follows:

Routes

  • For more information on bus routes, please check www.dublinbus.ie.
  • Parking
  • Parking for the match will be available at select car parks only.
  • All parking locations are with a 10 to 15 minute walk from Croke Park.
  • Opening hours vary by car park, you can check these times via the Parkrite website.
  • Luas
  • Luas services will be operating throughout the day to bring attendees to the final.
  • Full details can be found here.
  • For further information, contact Luas at www.transdevireland.ie.
  • Coach Parking
  • There is NO designated coach drop / collection / parking area being provided for this match.
  • Coach drivers should note that Mountjoy Square is not available for parking for the length of the match and that coach parking and drop offs and pick ups will not be permitted in that area.
  • Coaches will also not be permitted to drop off and pick up passengers on any of the arterial roads around Croke Park Stadium.
  • Vehicle Access Routes
  • Attendees arriving by car are advised to allow time for traffic delays.
  • Attendees with tickets for the Hogan and Davin stands are advised to approach from the west and north side of the stadium by using the M50 motorway to Navan Road, Finglas Road and Drumcondra Road. 
  • Attendees with tickets for the Cusack Stand and Pitch should approach from the east and south side of the stadium by using the Port Tunnel and East Link Bridge.
  • On-street parking is expected to be very limited during the match.
  • Special Needs Parking
  • Special needs parking is provided in the Davin Stand Car Park for those who have registered for same on ordering tickets through Ticketmaster. Only these vehicles will be facilitated.
  • Where persons have special needs requirements they should contact the match organisers directly at www.crokepark.ie for advice and assistance.
  • Croke Park Hotel and Maldron Hotel
  • Guests of the Croke Park Hotel will be permitted entry subject to pedestrian presence at the time and are requested to access the hotel via Fitzroy Avenue Junction where there will be a register of all guest vehicles maintained by hotel staff. 
  • Guests of the Maldron Hotel will be permitted entry subject to pedestrian presence at the time and are requested to access the hotel via Fitzroy Avenue Junction where there will be a register of all guest vehicles maintained by hotel staff. 

 Approach_Routes

 

There will be strict road closures in place from 9am in the vicinity of Croke Park. Please note vehicle clamping will be in in operation in areas around Croke Park for cars that are illegally parked. All persons attending Croke Park on Sunday should plan their route, utilise public transport, park & ride facilities or use city centre public car parks.

  • No person will be admitted inside the Garda Event day cordon without a ticket.
  • Arrive early, stiles are open at 1pm. Follow designated routes of entry.
  • Have your ticket downloaded in advance.
  • Follow the instructions of Stewards and An Garda Siochana.
  • Supporters are reminded that items such as flares and smoke canisters are dangerous and illegal and are not permitted in public or inside the stadium.
  • Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. Croke Park is in a Residential area and the area should be respected by and for all.

Coach parking is available at the following locations: https://www.dublincity.ie/travel-and-transport/parking-dublin-city/coach-parking-dublin-city  No coach parking or drop offs will be facilitated in the vicinity of Croke Park.