Accessible Parking FAQ's

Spectators with accessibility parking requirements must apply for accessible parking passes before 5pm on the Wednesday of the match weekend. Due to time demands requests after this date cannot be facilitated. Please note accessible parking is not guaranteed and passes are issued on a match-by-match basis and on requirements and availability. To apply for accessible parking please complete the booking form located on the accessible parking page here. 

The booking form is open from 9am Monday prior to the game and closes at 5pm Wednesday prior to the match.

On the Croke Park booking form page.

You can only apply via the online booking form.

Parking passes will be issued to successful applicants by close of business Friday before the match.

Priority will be given to blue badge holders. A blue badge alone, is not sufficient to gain entry to the accessible car park, you must be in possession of a valid Croke Park Accessible Parking Pass.

Applications must be processed through the online booking form; priority will be given to blue badge holders.  A wheelchair ticket alone is not sufficient to gain entry to the accessible car park, you must be in possession of a valid Croke Park Accessible Parking Pass.

No, accessible parking is complimentary.

We do not offer season / annual accessible parking passes for Croke Park. Passes are issued on a match-by-match basis.

Parking passes are issued electronically, and you can print at home or use the mobile e-ticket issued by email to successful applicants.

No, there is no parking pass collection facility. Parking passes are issued electronically, and you can print at home or use the mobile e-ticket issued by email to successful applicants.

There are several road closures around Croke Park that you should be aware of if you are driving to the game.

The road restrictions will normally begin 2 -3 hours prior to throw-in with a limited access route, which will be shown on your parking permit. The full road closure order is issued 2 hours prior to the start of the game, when the checkpoints and the car park will be closed for entry. Roads are closed at the discretion of An Garda Siochana.

At the end of the game the roads and car park will remain closed while supporters exit the stadium. Post-match the roads and car park will reopen again once An Garda Siochana deem the area to be safe for vehicles, which is usually up to 45 minutes after the game (on occasions this may be longer).

Access to the accessible parking area closes 2 hours prior to the commencement of the event due to road closures implemented by An Garda Siochana. There is no exit out of this car park until at least 45 minutes after the final whistle of the final game and is at the discretion of An Garda Siochana.
 

The car park closes two hours prior to the game. If you arrive at the car park after it has closed, the security team and An Garda Siochana will endeavor to facilitate you if it safe to do so, but please be aware this is not guaranteed.

Yes, all tickets will be scanned on arrival to the car park.  You must have your pass ready for inspection on entry to the stadium cordon and again on entry to the car park. Please ensure the correct car registration details are included on your application form to avoid any unnecessary delays on the day.

Parking passes are non-transferable and are linked to your match day ticket. Please ensure the correct car registration details are included on your application form to avoid any unnecessary confusion or delays on the day.

Parking passes are non-transferable and are linked to your match day ticket. Please contact the stadium directly so the parking pass can be reallocated to the next person on the waiting list.

You will be allocated a space in a specific car park depending on your ticket details.

You will be able to access the seated area from the car park via the following entrances. Stewards are on hand to direct/assist you if required.

Cusack Accessible Car Park Pass Holders: Entry via the Cusack stiles or the A2 Gate in front of the Museum

Davin Accessible Car Park Pass Holders: Entry via the Davin stiles (there are several steps on this entry route and is not suitable for wheelchair patrons). Entry via the Hogan Premium Entrance on Jones Road for those who require lift access.

Hogan Accessible Car Park Pass Holders: Entry via the Hogan Stiles on Jones Road. Enter via the Hogan Premium Entrance on Jones Road for those who require lift access.
 

Once you vacate your car, please leave the car park  and enter the stadium as soon as possible. Please note at peak entry & exit times there can be long wait times for lifts, it is advised to allow plenty of time to get to and from your seat.

Once parked, please ensure that you take with you all the belongings that you might need while you are in the stadium (including any medication). This is because once you have left the car park you will NOT be allowed to return to your vehicle until after the game. Please speak to a steward if you require emergency access to your vehicle.

It is very important for the safety and security of all those who use the car park on matchdays, that drivers observe the directions of stewards and Gardaí. In the event where a patron needs to leave the car park during the game, please liaise with the security team member in the car park who will endeavor to assist you. Early exit of the car park (when the game is in play) will be facilitated, where possible with the approval of An Garda Siochana. Vehicles cannot leave the car park without this approval.

Please note that failure to follow the above instructions may affect your future car parking requests.

The roads may not reopen for up to 45 minutes after the end of the game. Once the road closures have been lifted, a security team member will let you know that the car park is open so that you can exit the stadium. The car park exiting time is at the discretion of An Garda Siochana, who will facilitate exiting of the car park when it is deemed safe to do so.

Engines MUST remain switched off until after the car park is open for exiting. Please note that failure to follow the above instructions may affect your future car parking requests.

No, only accessible parking pass holders will be facilitated on the day. You will not gain entry to the match day cordon without a valid ticket.

If your allocated permit is incorrect or you need to notify us of a change of car registration, you must contact us by close of business Friday prior to the match by emailing [email protected]. Failure to do so will result in the Security team not allowing you to use the car park for that match.

For those who require parking close to the stadium, there are a number of options available along with various park-and-ride facilities and city centre carparks located further away, please vist here.

Croke Park is situated in a residential area that has limited parking and our neighbours have the right to expect priority on this parking.  Please be considerate of local residents when parking and do not park in residential areas. Be mindful that DSPS clamping, and the issuing of on-the-spot parking fines are in operation on local streets during stadium events. Increased traffic volumes and local road closures before, during and after events cause significant delays in the area, so it is important to plan ahead.