Neighbourhood > Sports Venues
No trip to Dublin is complete without visiting the biggest sporting venues in Dublin. The Grafton Hotel is a 2 minute walk from the LUAS making all your sporting trips easy.
Croke Park
Croke Park, the home of Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It holds 82,300 people, has served as the primary host for Gaelic games, most notably the annual All-Ireland finals in football and hurling.U2, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Garth Brooks, and One Direction are just a few of the prominent international music groups who have performed there.
Aviva Stadium
Aviva stadium has a capacity of over 50,000 people and is Ireland's second largest stadium, hosting all of the Irish National Team's football and rugby fixtures. The guided tour includes visits to the home dressing room, players' tunnel, pitch side, press room and much more.
Leopardstown Racecourse
Leopardstown racecourse holds many horse racing events each year including The Gold Cup, Family Fun Day and Champions Weekend. Only a short bus ride away from The Grafton Hotel.
Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
There’s simply nothing like the crazy buzz of greyhound racing. It is non-stop entertainment from the first time the bell goes off until the last race has run its course. Great for the family, friends and colleagues.
RDS Arena
The RDS in Ballsbridge include the RDS Arena, RDS Simmonscourt and RDS Main Hall. The venue plays host to a vast array of concerts, sporting events, trade shows and conferences and is the home ground of Leinster Rugby.
Football Walking Tour of Dublin
The tour begins and concludes in the Little Museum and lasts 90 minutes. You'll learn about our wonderful city's history and you'll also relive some of the most memorable moments in Irish soccer history, from The Ban to Jack Charlton.
