Tolka Park
Dublin (Drumcondra), Leinster, Ireland
Tolka Park, Dublin (Drumcondra), Ireland — opened 1924, 5 rugby league games hosted, home of Ireland national rugby league team (1998-2006 internationals).
Sourcing caveat: Originally known as Richmond Road before being renamed for the adjacent River Tolka; the exact year of the rename is not documented in sources checked.
Ground facts
| Opened | 1924 |
| Home club | Ireland national rugby league team (1998-2006 internationals) |
| Games hosted (rugby league, on record) | 5 |
| Top recorded crowd | 3,164 (Rugby League — Group D, 4 Nov 2000, 2000 Rugby League World Cup: Ireland 30-16 Māori (New Zealand)) |
| Capacity | 6,450 (reduced from an original 9,680 due to safety restrictions) |
| Floodlights installed | True |
| Years used | 1998–2006 |
| Location | Dublin (Drumcondra), Leinster |
Name history
- Richmond Road — 1924-unknown
Rugby league history
Tolka Park in Drumcondra, Dublin, opened in 1924 as 'Richmond Road' before being renamed for the adjacent River Tolka, is primarily a football ground, the long-term home of Shelbourne FC since 1989. Rugby league's use was limited to Ireland national team internationals between 1998 and 2006, including three 2000 Rugby League World Cup fixtures -- among them a 30-16 win over New Zealand Maori that drew the venue's record crowd of 3,164. The ground hosted the first floodlit football match in the Republic of Ireland, on 30 March 1953.
Notable games played here
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Group D, 1 Nov 2000 | 2000 Rugby League World Cup | Ireland 18-6 Scotland |
| Group D, 4 Nov 2000 | 2000 Rugby League World Cup | Ireland 30-16 Māori (New Zealand) |
Only matches we have full, sourced records for are listed here — other historic games mentioned above may not have a dedicated match page built yet (World Cup coverage in particular is still expanding tournament by tournament).
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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