Croke Park Facts
1.
The capacity of Croke Park is 79,500
2.
The largest attendance ever in Croke Park was 90,556 in 1961 when Down played Offaly in the All Ireland Football Final
3.
The first Cusack Stand was opened in 1938. The New Cusack was opened in 1996
4.
The New Hogan and Canal End Stands were officially opened in 2003
5.
The Stadium is named after Archbishop Croke, the first Patron of the G.A.A
6.
Rubble from the 1916 Rising was used to build terracing at the Railway End of Croke Park. The terrace became known as Hill 16.
7.
The Stadium occupies a site of approximately 15 acres
8.
The cost of the stadium to date is in the region of €230million
9.
Over 1800 tonnes of steel were used in the construction of the roof
10.
The length of the stepped terrace seating in Croke Park is 42 km’s (26 miles)
11.
The new playing surface cost in the region of €2.5million
 
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