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ShareCroke Park Experience- Museum and Stadium Tour
The GAA Museum, Croke Park, St Joseph's Avenue, Dublin 3
Ph: 01 8192323
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Attracting school groups, tourists, GAA fans and sports enthusiasts alike the Croke Park Experience offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association through guided tours and sporting artefacts. Whether it’s a primary school, a secondary school or a third level institution all students and teachers are welcome at Croke Park.
About the GAA Museum and Stadium Tour
The GAA Museum was established to commemorate, recognise and celebrate the GAA’s enormous contribution to Irish sporting, cultural and social life since its foundation in 1884. The vast collection of artefacts which include hurleys, jerseys, trophies, medals, programmes, publications and banners illustrate the development of Gaelic Games whilst preserving and presenting the unique heritage of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The Museum is open daily 9.30am to 5.00pm. The group rate (40 or more students) for primary school children is €6 and for secondary school pupils €7. A typical school visit to Croke Park involves a short audio-visual (15 minutes) and time in the museum (30 minutes) and a behind the scenes tour of the stadium (1-hour).
Primary School Programme
The Croke Park Experience Stadium Tour entails an indepth behind the scenes look at one of the most historic and modern sporting arenas in the world. Our experienced and dedicated tour guides will bring your class through the dressing rooms, player’s tunnel, VIP section, premium and corporate levels and of course pitch side. Tours can be tailored to suit the needs of particular groups.
‘Warriors and Hurlers’ – Cú Chulainn History Workshop
This hands-on workshop focuses on life in the Iron Age through the medium of Irish legends and the museum’s handling collection. The workshop focuses on the origins of Gaelic Games and the legend of Ireland’s greatest warrior and hurler, Cú Chulainn. This workshop is offered on request to pre booked groups of 20-30 children and is suitable for children ages 7-12 years.
Leaving Certificate History Curriculum at the G.A.A Museum
Bloody Sunday- Military Inquiry Findings
In 2002 the British Public Record Office at Kew made public a file containing the official military court of enquiry into the deaths at Croke Park on Bloody Sunday 21st November 1920. These papers are available at the museum to researchers and students for viewing by appointment only. To arrange a viewing please contact Selina O’ Regan Education Officer at 01 8192361or email soregan@crokepark.ie
Historical Museum Tour
The GAA Museum offers a tour of the museum focusing on artefacts relating to Gaelic Games from medieval times up to the creation of the Irish Free State. Topics covered include the origin of Gaelic Games, the creation of the Association in 1884, influential personalities in the early years of the GAA, links with organisations such as the Land League, Home Rule and the Catholic Church, the fall of Parnell, the 1916 Rising and Bloody Sunday. The tour of the museum will compliment historical themes introduced by tour guides on the main stadium tour and aims to present students with a comprehensive understanding of the formative years of the GAA while placing the association within its historical context.
For details on any of the above tours and workshops or to receive a teachers educational resource pack please contact Selina O’Regan, Education Officer at 01 8192361 or email soregan@crokepark.ie
To book a tour, workshop or a visit to the museum and stadium please contact the Bookings Department at 01 8192323 or tours@crokepark.ie
