Kellogg's Skyline Croke Park Travel Guide

Kellogg's Skyline Croke Park offers a unique perspective on Dublin, combining breathtaking views with insights into Irish sporting and cultural history. The tour takes you on a guided walk along a 600-meter rooftop walkway, 44 meters (17 stories) above the ground, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the city.From this vantage point, you can see Dublin's main landmarks, from the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains to the Irish Sea. Multi-lingual audio guides provide historical information, quirky anecdotes, and interviews related to the sites in view, including Glasnevin Cemetery, the Guinness Storehouse, and Kilmainham Gaol. The highlight for many is the specially designed walkway suspended above the Croke Park pitch, offering a unique angle on Ireland's most famous arena.Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a century. It is the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), and the stadium has a capacity of 82,300, making it the fourth-largest stadium in Europe. The site has been used by the GAA to host Gaelic sports since 1891, including the annual All-Ireland finals in Gaelic football and hurling. The stadium also hosts other events, including concerts and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2003 Special Olympics.The stadium is named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, one of the GAA's first patrons. In 1913, the GAA came into exclusive ownership of the grounds, which were then renamed Croke Park. A walkway, known as Kellogg's Skyline Croke Park, opened on June 1, 2012.Before or after your Skyline tour, consider visiting the GAA Museum, which is included in the admission price. The museum showcases the history, culture, and traditions surrounding Gaelic games.