Tolka Park, Football stadium in Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland
Tolka Park is a football stadium in Drumcondra with three spectator stands positioned to overlook the River Tolka and accommodate approximately 6,000 visitors. The layout places the pitch at the center with stands arranged around it for viewing.
The ground opened in 1953 and underwent major renovation work in 1989 when Shelbourne FC purchased and redesigned it. This transformation updated the facilities for modern football standards.
The ground has been home to several Dublin football clubs over the decades, each bringing their own supporters and local following. This rotating history shaped how the place is experienced by different communities across the city.
The stadium is accessible by bus with parking available in the surrounding Drumcondra area. Getting there by public transport is straightforward and convenient.
The ground hosted the first televised league match in Irish football history in 1996, marking an important moment for the sport nationally. This broadcast reached audiences across the country for the first time.
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