INTRODUCING THE CROKE PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPERIENCES

The GAA Museum at Croke Park has a menu of experiences for secondary school students that offer an educational, fun and worthwhile day out at Croke Park for Junior Cert Cycle, Leaving Cert Cycle and Transition Year students alike.

1. Taking the Mystery out of History
2. The Skydium Mashup
3. Bloody Sunday Centenary Tour

1. TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF HISTORY

This experience is designed especially for students studying History for the Leaving Certificate.
What better way to really immerse your students in the story of the GAA than with a history field trip at the home of Gaelic games. This visit centres around four themes:

National Awakenings

We begin with the ultimate scene setter – a screening of our specially commissioned National Awakenings film, which charts the birth of the GAA at a time of cultural revival in Ireland.

GAA Museum Show and Tell

This is a fascinating, in-depth tour of the GAA Museum, where your tour guide will point out exhibits and artefacts linked to prominent historical figures that are key to the Leaving Certificate syllabus.

Historical Croke Park

Here students will get under the skin of Croke Park, visiting the dressing rooms and warm-up area before experiencing the thrill of walking pitchside through the players’ tunnel.

A World Class Venue

From a look back to a look down – students will get to take a break from the history and enjoy a birds’ eye view of the famous pitch from the Mícheál O’Hehir Media Centre.

2. THE SKYDIUM MASHUP

See all that Croke Park has to offer in our specially designed ‘Skydium’ experience that combines highlights from our popular Croke Park Tour and our thrilling Kellogg’s Skyline Tour.

Kellogg’s Skyline Tour

Tour Guides will treat your students to a Dublin City Tour like no other, giving them an insight into its heartfelt history from 17 storeys high on Dublin’s highest open-viewing platform.

Croke Park Stadium Tour

Your students will get to take a seat in the VIP area, sneak a peek inside the dressing rooms and even walk in the footsteps of Gaelic legends as they go pitchside through the players’ tunnel!

3. BLOODY SUNDAY CENTENARY TOUR

The most infamous event in the history of the GAA occurred on Sunday November 21st, 1920 when British Auxiliary Forces opened fire on over 10,000 spectators gathered in Croke Park at a football match between Tipperary and Dublin. Rapid fire continued for about 90 seconds after which 13 people, including one player, lay dead and a further spectator died later in hospital. On this tour, our knowledgeable guides will outline the events and timeline of the day and discuss the impact Bloody Sunday had on the GAA and Ireland. Students will also visit our brand new and extended Bloody Sunday exhibition in the GAA Museum for a truly memorable and educational experience.