Dublin sport spots worth the walk
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Dublin sport spots worth the walk

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Dublin sport spots worth the walk

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Sure look, I spend half my week telling fellas to stretch their hamstrings in Smithfield, so weekends it's nice to just watch someone else's body do the work. These are the grounds, tracks and odd stadium corners I actually go back to, usually with a flask of tea and dodgy knees of my own.

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Dublin sport spots worth the walk — 3 items
NameTickSportAddressCityBest time to goMy take
1Croke ParkGaelic football and hurlingJones's Road, Dublin 3DublinChampionship summer, July and AugustEighty thousand roaring for a county you've no connection to still gets you. Deadly atmosphere, bring earplugs for the kids.
2Aviva StadiumRugby and football62 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4DublinSix Nations weekends in FebruaryPricey pints inside so I eat first on the South Lotts Road. Still worth it for a Six Nations Saturday.
3GAA MuseumGaelic games historySt Joseph's Avenue, Croke Park, Dublin 3DublinA quiet weekday morningGood rainy-day spot with a patient toddler or a curious physio client. The old jerseys get me every time.