The heartbeat of the Irish Summer - Gaelic Games
A visit to Dublin during the summer would be incomplete without a visit to Croke Park, the most modern stadia in Europe. With a capacity of 80000 (set to be increased to 90000) it's the 5th largest stadium in Europe and can be seen from miles around. Not bad for an amateur association. It is the Gaelic Athletic Associations Headquarters. It hosts Gaelic football and hurling (the fastest field game in the world) during the summer months from June to September. Irelands 32 counties, as well as the "counties" of New York and London compete in the championships. Dublin's big matches are usually played at Croke Park. The Leinster football and hurling finals are held here and the All Ireland Quarters, Semis and Finals are usually played to sell out attendance's. Three quarters of the stadium are three tier modern stands, but the northern end (Hill 16) is the last remaining part of the old...
