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All-Ireland Hurling Final: How to get to Croke Park and everything you need to know

This weekend is set to be another busy one for Croke Park with matches on both Saturday and Sunday.

Between the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Championship Semi Finals and the All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship Final, thousands of fans are expected to flock to the stadium.

Here is everything you need to know about heading to Croke Park this weekend including throw in times and getting there.

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What times do the matches start at Croke Park this weekend?

On Saturday, July 16 for the LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Championship Semi Finals. turnstiles open at 1pm.

Kerry take on Mayo at 2pm while Donegal take on Meath at 4pm.

On Sunday, July 17 for All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship Final between Kilkenny and Limerick, turnstiles open at 1pm with throw in at 3.30pm.

How to get to Croke Park this weekend

Croke Park is located in Ballybough and is easily accessible by train, bus and walking from the city centre.

Croke Park is a 21 minute walk from O'Connell Street via Summerhill. Dublin Bus route 123 also takes you this way to Croke Park to enter the stadium via Foster Terrace.

Leaving you slightly further away at North Strand are bus routes 6, 14, 15, 27, 27A, 27B, 42, 43, 53, 130, H1, H2 and H3.

If you're travelling to Drumcondra, you can get routes 1, 7, 11, 13 and 44. There is also Drumcondra train station which you can reach via Heuston Station and Connolly Station. From there, it is a short walk up the Clonliffe Road to Croke Park.

Items you can and cannot bring into Croke Park

Like with any major venue, there is a number of measures in place as crowds flock to Croke Park.

Backpacks and large bags are not allowed into Croke Park for matches, only small bags measuring no bigger than A4 are permitted.

Bags may be searched upon entry into the stadium. There are no bag storage facilities.

You may also be searched at the entrance to Croke Park which may include a full body pat down and/or use of hand held metal detectors.

Baby buggies may be permitted entry but must be left at the back of the stands at your own risk.

Where to enter Croke Park

Where you enter Croke Park will depend on where your seat is for the match.

The entrance for Cusack Stand is located on St James Avenue. Meanwhile the Hogan Stand and Devin Stand are accessible via Jones' Road. Your entrance details will be on your ticket.

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