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All-Ireland football semi-finals at Croke Park: How to get there and everything to know

Croke Park is in for a busy weekend as supporters from around the country flock to the home of the GAA for the All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Semi-Finals.

It's the GAA Tailteann Cup Final on Saturday, July 9 as Cavan take on Westmeath. Also on Saturday is Derry v Galway All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Semi Finals.

Meanwhile Sunday's All-Ireland semi final will see Dublin go up against Kerry.

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Here is everything you need to know when heading to the All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Semi Finals at Croke Park this weekend.

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

On Saturday, July 9 for the GAA Tailteann Cup Final between Cavan and Westmeath, turnstiles open at 1.45pm with throw in at 3pm.

The Derry v Galway All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Semi Final then starts at 5.30pm.

On Sunday, July 10 for the Dublin v Kerry All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Semi Final, turnstiles open at 12pm with throw in at 3.30pm.

How to get to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Semi-Finals

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.

Entering 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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