Croke Park Stadium Tour - Ericcson Skyline Tour and GAA Museum

A heart-warming day out with the family

The GAA is at the heart of every community in Ireland and it’s true to say that it represents our way of life as much as our love of sport. It’s completely embedded in our DNA – it’s what we love and it’s what we do. So if you’re looking for a memorable day out with the family, why not head to Croke Park and have fun exploring the GAA’s heart and home?

There’s so much to see and do here and the Tour Guides really are the best in the world – full of passion, charisma and memorable stories. Everyone who visits comments on just how good they are. The bonus effect of this is that the kids will leave understanding more about who we are as a people – without feeling like they’ve had any lessons!  

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Halloween 2017

Samhain Tours & Tales at Croke Park

Treasure hunts, storyteller and a harvest menu at the GAA Museum this Halloween

Croke Park’s GAA Museum is marking the ancient Irish festival of Samhain in a new specially-created family event – Samhain Tours & Tales – this Halloween.

The Samhain festival traditionally marked the end of the harvest season and was the most important of all the Celtic celebrations. With this in mind the GAA Museum will be celebrating in style and invites families to take part in a unique experience which includes a stadium treasure hunt and a performance from one of Ireland’s leading ‘seanchaithe’ or storytellers - Eddie Lenihan.

Visitors will follow harvest-themed clues around Croke Park to find Séamus the Samhain Scarecrow as he guards Harvest treasure somewhere in the stadium! The clues will lead through the dressing rooms and out pitchside in the hunt for the elusive Séamus who, when found, will have a small gift for all younger guests.

Following a successful harvest, visitors will be treated to a very special show by storyteller Eddie Lenihan. Seanchaí Eddie will have his audience enthralled as he recalls the Samhain of his childhood and remembers hurling with the fairy folk!

Eddie’s unmissable tales are suitable for all the family and he will draw on the stories he told his own children as they grew up. He has performed around the world and continues to research and publish Irish fairy stories, historical tales and accounts of ghosts.

Tickets for this evening event must be booked in advance online.

The price also includes

A hot Halloween drink for all adult ticketholders, a small gift for all children and late entry to the GAA Museum, including its Interactive Games Zone. Visitors should allow approximately two hours for the experience.

The Blackthorn Café located in the GAA Museum will also have extended opening hours serving a delicious Harvest Menu including spiced pumpkin soup, hay torched roast chicken and sabbat beef stew.

Samhain Tours & Tales: Ticket Prices

• Adults: €16
• Children (U16): €12
• Students / Seniors (with ID): €14
• Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children): €50
• Samhain Tours & Tales Performances at 5pm, 6pm & 7pm on the following dates:
• Saturday October 28th
• Sunday October 29th
• Monday October 30th

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Croke Park Stadium Tour

First up, there’s the Croke Park Stadium Tour, your backstage pass to all the behind-the-scenes action and secrets.

Did you know that Croke Park is actually the third largest stadium in Europe? Its size is only part of its greatness, however, as you’ll discover on this eye-opening guided tour.

From quirky insights into why Croke Park’s grass is always greener to learning about defining moments in Irish history, you’re sure to feel inspired.

You’ll each have your own best bits, but some of the highlights include taking a seat in the VIP area, getting a birds-eye view from the media centre, sneaking a peek inside the dressing room, and of course, walking in the footsteps of legends as you go pitchside through the players’ tunnel!

GAA Museum

The most spine-tingling part of your day will be your visit to the GAA Museum.

This really is the heart and soul of the whole experience, taking you through the completely unique story of Gaelic games from ancient times to present day.

Featured exhibitions include the original Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy Cups, the rousing Hall of Fame, and a whole floor dedicated to the games as they are today. There’s even a Junior Explorer’s route, which highlights some of the most fascinating and famous exhibitions for younger visitors.

When you’re done exploring, get a taste of the action in the extremely popular Interactive Games Zone, where you can put your own hurling and football skills to the test!

Ericcson Skyline Tour

Depending on the age of your kids (they need to be at least 1.2 metres tall), you could finish the day on a 17-storey high with the thrilling rooftop walkway that is Croke Park’s Ericcson Skyline Tour.

This is actually Dublin’s highest open-viewing platform and offers breathtaking views of our vibrant capital from the mountains to the sea. The Tour Guides will highlight the city’s main landmarks for you, while giving you insights into its heartfelt history, including some very amusing tall tales! Then of course there’s the sporting highlight – the incredible view from the platform that’s suspended over the pitch itself!

 

Maybe you’ll want to pack all three attractions into one day, or maybe you’d prefer to cherry pick the bits that appeal to you most.

Either way, if you make the trip to Croke Park, you’re guaranteed an experience that’s so full of heart, you’ll leave a little bit of your own behind. Have fun!

For more information, including tour times, prices and directions to the GAA Museum, visit crokepark.ie/gaamuseum

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