The ultimate guide to Ireland for sports fans

Ireland is a nation that loves sports. Sports fans can go to famous venues to watch notable events and competitions. The Irish are also big on sports betting. These are the top sports venues for Ireland. They were handpicked by the experts at Match.Center, the leading platform for online sports bets in Ireland, and they are available to visitors to Ireland via their website.

Croke Park is a sports venue in Dublin, Ireland. It is home to Gaelic Athletic Association and has a capacity for 83,000 people. The stadium has sad history, when during the 1916 uprising, the British army opened fire on a crowd.

Horse racing is a national institution in Ireland. There are more than 20 race courses regularly hosting notable events throughout the year. Galway Races take place over a week in July and August. The Galways Races are a world-famous event.

Thomond Park is one of Ireland's four provincial rugby stadiums. It is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union and has Munster Rugby, Shannon RFC and UL Bohemian RFC as tenants. Thomond was the place where the nation celebrated an impressive victory over New Zealand All Blacks back in the 70s.

The Aviva Stadium is home to the Irish national football team and the nation's rugby team. It's a great place to watch international sporting events.

Pairc Ui Chaoimh is the home of the Cork GAA. It has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment in recent years. The 45,000 capacity stadium also plays host to a variety of concerts and performances throughout the year.