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All Ireland Ladies Football Final at Croke Park: Kick off and how to get there

This weekend sees the All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Final take place at Croke Park in Dublin as Kerry face off against Meath.

Thousands of supporters are expected to flock to the Dublin stadium for the match.

Here is everything you need to know about heading to the All Ireland Ladies Football Final at Croke Park this weekend including throw in time and how to get there.

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When is the All Ireland Ladies final?

This Sunday, July 31 sees the All Ireland Ladies Football Finals take place. Turnstiles open at 11am. The first match sees Antrim go up against Fermanagh at 11.45am in the All Ireland Ladies Junior Championship Final.

Following that is the All Ireland Ladies Intermediate Championship Final between Laois and Wexford at 1.45pm. Finally, the All Ireland Ladies Senior Championship Final between Kerry and Meath takes place at 4pm.

How to get to Croke Park for the All Ireland Ladies Football Final

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.

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Entering Croke Park and banned items

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 is the entrance to 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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