Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon
Facts and practical information
Dr Hyde Park is a GAA stadium in Roscommon, Ireland. Built in 1969 and officially opened in 1971, it is the home of the Roscommon county football team, with Athleague being the traditional home for the Roscommon county hurling team. Named after Gaelic scholar and first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde, the ground previously had a capacity of about 30,000, which was reduced to 18,500 after a nationwide inspection of facilities by the GAA in 2011. Remedial works since carried out at the ground, led to a revised of 25,000. At present, the capacity is 18,890 for matches in which there is no general admission, and 16,980 if seating is unreserved. ()
Athlone RoadRoscommon
Dr Hyde Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Roscommon Courthouse, Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon County Museum, Roscommon Abbey.