Páirc Esler

Páirc Esler is a Gaelic sports stadium in Newry with facilities for both football and hurling matches. The ground holds around 20,000 spectators and includes upgraded stands, floodlighting, and well-maintained playing surfaces.

The stadium was originally called Páirc in nIuir before being renamed to honor Fr. Hugh Esler, a priest who actively promoted Gaelic football in Newry during the 1950s. Major renovations completed in 2007 transformed the facilities into their current modern state.

The stadium serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together to watch Gaelic football and hurling, keeping these traditional sports alive in the region. You can feel how much these games matter to people here.

The stadium is easy to reach on foot and offers parking nearby for visitors. On event days, arriving early is advisable as the ground can fill up quickly depending on the match draw.

The stadium sits along the Clanrye River, offering views of the natural landscape of County Down as spectators watch the action. This riverside location gives the ground a distinctive setting few other sports venues share.

Location: Newry

Official opening: 1999

Capacity: 20000

GPS coordinates: 54.16306,-6.33472

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51