Tolka Park, Dublin

Name: Tolka Park
Address: Richmond Rd, Dublin, 9, Ireland

#522 among attractions in Dublin

Sport venue, Sport, Football

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Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne. The stadium formerly held 9,680 people, but this has been scaled down in recent times due to health and safety regulations in the venue, mainly concerning the 'New' and Ballybough stands. Tolka Park has hosted national cup finals along with international matches, Champions League qualifiers, UEFA Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup ties and was a venue for the 1994 UEFA European Under-16 Championship and 2000 Rugby League World Cup. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1953 (71 years ago)Capacity: 3600Coordinates: 53°22'3"N, 6°15'7"W

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Richmond RdNorthside (North Inner City)Dublin 9 Ireland

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Tolka Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croke Park, National Botanic Gardens, Dalymount Park, Mountjoy Square.

0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Formal and natural landscapes
National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
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1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Dalymount Park, Dublin
27 min walk • Dalymount Park is a football stadium in Phibsborough on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is the home of Bohemian F.C. who have played there since the early 20th century.
0.8 miS
Park
Mountjoy Square, Dublin
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Theater
Aldborough House, Dublin
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Square
Marino Library, Dublin
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0.7 miSE
Church
North Strand Church, Dublin
19 min walk • North Strand Church, is a Church of Ireland church on North Strand and Waterloo Avenue, in Dublin. The original church was established in 1786. It is now part of the United Parish of Drumcondra, North Strand, and Saint Barnabas. St.
0.9 miSE
City, Park
Fairview Park, Dublin
22 min walk • Fairview is an inner coastal suburb of Dublin in Ireland, in the jurisdiction of Dublin City Council and in the city's D03 postal district. Part of the area forms Fairview Park, a recreational amenity laid-out on land reclaimed from the sea.
0.9 miSW
Church
St. Joseph's Carmelite Church, Dublin
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Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
James Joyce Centre, Dublin
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0.9 miSW
Street
Eccles Street, Dublin
24 min walk • Eccles Street is a street in Dublin, Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tolka Park?

Nearby attractions include Drumcondra Church, Dublin (7 min walk), Drumcondra Public Library, Dublin (9 min walk), Hill 16, Dublin (11 min walk), Croke Park, Dublin (13 min walk).

How to get to Tolka Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tolka Park:

Bus

#46 Drumcondra Road, Botanic Avenue • Lines: 1, 11, 16, 41c (4 min walk)
#19 Drumcondra Road, Botanic Avenue • Lines: 1, 11, 33 (4 min walk)

Train

Drumcondra (11 min walk)
Dublin Connolly (27 min walk)

Tram

Parnell • Lines: Luas Green Line (27 min walk)
Connolly • Lines: Luas Red Line (30 min walk)