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sport · Sunday 12 July 2026 · Various 
Armagh GAA - All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final
At Croke Park · Croke Park, Jones Road, Dublin 3
At Croke Park · Croke Park, Jones Road, Dublin 3
Armagh’s 2026 All-Ireland campaign has been one of the stories of the summer. As Ulster champions - they claimed the title with an extra-time win over Donegal - the Orchard County are genuine contenders for Sam Maguire. If they get past Kerry in the quarter-final on 29 June, they will be back at Croke Park for one of the two All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals on the weekend of 12-13 July. For supporters making the trip from Armagh, this is the fixture that matters.
An All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park is one of the great days in the GAA calendar. The stadium holds over 82,000 and on a July afternoon it fills with county colours, flags and noise that carries down Jones Road from two hours before throw-in. Armagh supporters travel in numbers and the atmosphere around the ground before a big championship game is as much part of the occasion as the football.
The 2026 All-Ireland final is fixed for Sunday 26 July, so the semi-final weekend is effectively the last real barrier. Exact throw-in times are confirmed as the championship progresses - check GAA.ie once the quarter-final results are in. Tickets are sold through the GAA ticket office online, at selected SuperValu and Centra stores, and through county board allocations. Demand is high; buy as soon as public sale opens.
Croke Park is in Dublin 3, about two hours from Armagh city by road via the M1. On match days, public transport is the sensible choice - Dublin Bus serves the area, and Connolly DART and rail station is a 15-minute walk from the ground. Intercity buses and trains from the north run to both Connolly and the city centre. The GAA recommends arriving at least an hour before throw-in; bags must be A4 size or smaller for entry. Car parking near the ground is very limited on match days - travelling up by bus or train is the practical option for most.
The fixture is in Dublin, but the county behind the team is worth knowing. Armagh city is one of the oldest ecclesiastical sites in Ireland, with two cathedrals on opposing hills and the St Patrick’s Trian heritage complex in the centre. There is more to see in Armagh and across Co. Armagh.
Heading to Croke Park in Armagh? Armagh has plenty more to see. Read the Armagh area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.