Dalymount Park

As far as we are aware, away supporters are accommodated in the Jodi Stand, except for Dublin derby games, where a larger following from clubs such as Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne & St Patrick’s Athletic allows visiting fans to be switched to the Des Kelly Carpets Stand at the St Peter’s School End.

The seating deck is bolted to the former paddock area, so legroom may be a little tight. Although there is a roof over half of the stand, it will provide little cover in the rain. There is a small amount of terracing at the rear of the cover; however, as far as we are aware, this is closed off for safety reasons.

Delays see Bohemian stay at Dalymount Park for another year

The 2024/25 campaign was supposed to be Bohemian’s last at Dalymount Park ahead of the ground’s massive redevelopment. However, the project has been dealt several blows of late, and those delays mean that the club will play at the stadium in 2026.

Speaking on the matter, club President Matt Devaney said: “When the funding was announced, the talk was that this would be our last season in Dalymount.

“I think it’s evident that’s not the case now, we are still hoping for next year. We always had the belief that we’d want to go at the end of the season, but now, just to get it done, if it happens early or mid-season, we can try and get that done.”

However, Davaney remains confident the project will eventually get done, stating that: “If you look at the revenue and the metrics for a football club in the north inner city is having, for a 4,000 seater stadium, this stadium will pay for itself in six or seven years.

“It makes no sense for it not to get done.”

With that being said, there appears to be a growing sense of frustration at Dalymount Park.

A new stadium

In 2018, Dublin City Council announced its intention to build a new municipal stadium on the Dalymount Park site. As part of this move, it has been agreed that Shelbourne FC will vacate their Tolka Park home and groundshare the new Dalymount Park Stadium with Bohemians.

The new 6,000 capacity stadium is part of a wider regeneration plan for the area and follows on from the sale of Dalymount Park by Bohemians FC to Dublin City Council in 2015. Since then, the scheme has trundled on, with only recently the Council approving further funds for additional detailed planning. If the scheme does go ahead, then it is expected that the construction will take two years to complete.

Whilst construction takes place, Bohemians will groundshare Tolka Park with Shelbourne for two seasons. Below is a video showing the proposed designs for the new stadium, which do look quite smart. Although it will be a shame to see the loss of two historic character grounds, which it will replace.

The New Dalymount Park

The above video was produced by Dublin City Council and made publicly available via YouTube.

Bohs receive €24 million in government funding

The Bohemian stadium redevelopment project has received a huge boost, with the Bohs receiving a whopping €24.7 million in funding from the government for the project.

With the redevelopment, expect the cost to be approximately €40 million in total; that extra funding will go a long way to getting the project up and running.

Speaking on the desired impact of the new stadium, government Minister Catherine Martin said: “The advantages of engaging in sports, regardless of age, are profound both mentally and physically. To meet our ambitious goals of increasing participation in sports, it is essential to have facilities like these.” 

At this stage, it remains unclear when work on the project will begin.

Based in Dublin, Bohemian F.C. have a passionate fanbase that are known for their lively and provocative chants on matchday. Some of the club’s chants reflect their rivalry with Shamrock Rovers. Below is a list of popular Bohemian F.C. chants.

• We Are the Famous Bohs F.C.
• We Are Bohs, Super Bohs
• We Are Bohs, Always Believe in Your Soul
• Freed from Desire
• We All Hate Hoop Scum
• We Love You Bohs
• Bohs Casuals

While Dalymount Park’s capacity of 4,227 means the venue’s atmosphere is far from being among the best in the UK, Bohemian F.C.’s home support is always massive, reinforced by banners and flyers raised high in the home end.

On away days, these displays speak louder than words, and the chants that accompany them are often a show of unity.

Tifos on matchdays at Dalymount Park have helped reinforce the club’s support base. With phrases like ‘Bohs Till I Die‘, Love Football, No Racism‘, or ‘We Are the People’s Club‘ being common inscriptions on banners, Bohemian supporters have always lived up to their role of being the twelfth man.

Today, despite their small stadium, Bohemian F.C. have become one of the most competitive clubs in the Irish Premier Division, and their supporters are among the loudest.

With tifos playing a major role in raising the spirit of Bohs, here is a look at some popular sightings at Dalymount Park.

Taking a stand against racism with flags and wall art

Dalymount Park or “Dalyer” as it is affectionately known, is one of the few football grounds to retain all the history and characteristics that many older fans insist are missing in modern all-seater stadiums. Situated in the north of Dublin, in the suburb of Phibsborough, it is surrounded on two sides by Victorian housing, a school and a 1960s concrete shopping centre; however, its tall floodlights-erected in 1962, are visible from miles around.

Up close, the ground is very much hemmed in by its surroundings, and having bare concrete walls on three sides, the rear of the Jodi Stand with its dark grey cladding, red and white turnstile entrances, is a very welcome sight, as is the iron arch bearing the club name. As far as we are aware, the iron arch originally stood above the black gate entrance to the St Peter’s School end but was moved to its current position after Bohemian won the League title in 2005.

Once inside, it is easy to see why Dalymount Park was once capable of holding 45,000 capacity crowds in its heyday, when it regularly hosted both International fixtures and FAI Cup Finals up to 2002. Sadly, for safety reasons, the last decade has seen the stadium capacity drastically reduced to the point that now only two sides of the ground are in use.

Jodi Stand

The newest part of the stadium is the Jodi Stand,  on one side, which was opened in 1999 at a cost of just over £1 million. This replaced the original low wooden Main Stand. It has 2,742 dark grey seats on a single-tier concrete deck, with the players’ dressing rooms and an executive lounge built into the concourse below.

Unusually, players emerge through a tunnel towards the east corner rather than on the pitch centre line. The stand offers an excellent elevated view of the pitch, though it does have a couple of columns that may impede your view.

Connaught Street Terrace

Opposite the Jodi Stand is the former Connaught Street Terrace, which is only half what it used to be following the demolition of the western half for safety reasons.

The area has been tarmaced and provides the club with revenue during non-matchdays as it is used as a commuter car park. The remaining terracing up to the corner exit has 3,720 red seats bolted to it-still to use the ground for international matches. Sadly, the terrace never had a roof installed, making it unpopular with fans, and unfortunately, over the years, the seats have faded to pale pink.

Despite appearing sturdy enough, the terrace was closed in 2011, so the only use it has now is to provide an elevated position for the covered camera gantry.

Phibsborough Road Terrace

At one end is the Phibsborough Road Terrace (aka the ‘Tramway End’), which extended around to the Connaught Terrace, which must have looked awesome when packed to capacity. This area is closed as the Club sold off this part of the ground to raise funds (much like Bolton Wanderers did at Burnden Park).

The fact that this end of the ground still sits empty rather than being demolished makes it something of a living museum. Following the demolition of Chesterfield’s Saltergate Ground in 2012, Dalymount Park is, as far as we are the only football ground in the UK & Ireland to retain Archibald Leitch-designed crush barriers.

Des Kelly Carpets Stand

Opposite at the other end is the Des Kelly Carpets Stand, which is at the St Peter’s School End. The barrel-roofed cover, affectionately known as “The Shed”, only runs half the width of the pitch (it was originally built like that).

The stand is effectively split into a front and rear section, the lower section having 11 rows of 1,485 plastic seats bolted to the former terrace. These have also turned from red to pink in recent years, whilst the upper half beneath the roof still retains its original Leitch crush barriers, but is-as far as we are aware, closed for safety reasons.

Eagle-eyed fans will no doubt spot an extra row of crush barriers along the open rear section, though the crumbling terrace beneath the barriers will indicate why the area has been closed off.

There are three bars located beneath the Jodi Stand. One of these, the Members Bar (in the middle of the three) admits away fans. Otherwise there are several shops and pubs in Phibsborough Road, which is located behind the tramway end terrace, two minutes walk from the Jodi Stand turnstiles, with a further selection of shops and pubs to be found further towards the City Centre surrounding Drumcondra Railway Station, close to Croke Park, around 5-10 minutes walk from the Jodi Stand along the North Circular Road.

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By train

The nearest station is Drumcondra, which is situated just under a mile from the ground. It is served by trains from Dublin Connolly, which is a three-minute train ride away. Dublin Connolly can be reached by tram via the red line.

As you come out of the Drumcondra station entrance, turn right and go underneath the railway bridge. Walk for around a quarter of a mile and on reaching a branch of the Ulster Bank, turn right onto the North Circular Road. Keep straight on this road and you will eventually see the floodlights of the stadium, behind some houses on your right.

By Tram Or Bus

Gary Cox adds, ‘The Luas (Dublin Tram system) Green Line now has a stop at Phibsborough, which is just three three-minute walk to the ground. The stop is below street level, and after walking up the steps, you immediately see the large St Peter’s Church just along the road. By the time you reach the church, you will have seen the floodlights just across the road.

Alternatively, from the centre of Dublin, you can catch Bus Numbers 4 and 83, both pass along Phibsborough Road beside the ground. See the Dublin Bus website for timetables and maps showing pick-up points.

By car

From the North
Follow the M1 Southbound past Dublin Airport, the road then becomes the N1 at Santry. Keep following the N1 towards Dublin City Centre, then shortly after passing beneath the Drumcondra Railway Station Railway Bridge, turn right into Whitworth Road alongside the Royal Canal, then at the junction turn left into Prospect Road. You will then see a tall office block in front of Phibsborough Shopping Centre, with the floodlights of Dalymount Park to the right-hand side. Turn right into Connaught Street, then left into St Peter’s Road, and the ground is down on the left.

From the Midwest
Follow the N4 from Lucan towards the West suburbs of Dublin, continue straight on at M50 Junction 7, then turn left onto Lucan Road towards Chapelizod and Phoenix Park. Once in Chapelizod, turn left to go over the River Liffey, then right at the Junction to follow alongside Phoenix Park.

Keep following this road to the corner of the Park, then turn left into Infirmary Road at Outer Orbital Junction 65, then follow the road right into North Circular Road to head away from Phoenix Park.

Once you have reached Junction 67, turn left onto Old Cabra Road, then at the crossroads turn right onto the N3 Cabra Road. You will then see the spire of St Peter’s Church on your right-hand side with the floodlights of Dalymount Park on the left. Turn left into St Peter’s Road and the ground is down on the left.

From the South West
Follow the N7 from Naas towards the western suburbs of Dublin. Continue straight on at M50 Junction 9, where the road becomes the N110 and follows alongside the Luas Red Tram Line. Continue following the tram line as it turns right onto Davitt Road. At the Outer Orbital Junction 59, turn left and continue towards Phoenix Park.

At Junction 64, turn right into Conyngham Road, then you will reach Junction 65, turn left into Infirmary Road, then follow the road right into North Circular Road to head away from Phoenix Park. Once you have reached Junction 67, turn left onto Old Cabra Road, then at the crossroads turn right onto the N3 Cabra Road. You will then see the spire of St Peter’s Church on your right-hand side with the floodlights of Dalymount Park on the left. Turn left into St Peter’s Road and the ground is down on the left.

From the South
Follow the N11 from Bray into the South suburbs of Dublin. Once past Donnybrook Rugby Ground, you may find it quickest to use Dublin’s Outer Orbital Route rather than continue towards the busy Saint Stephens Green, Dublin Castle, River  Liffey and City Centre Shopping area route.

To do this, turn left at Junction 54 onto Grand Parade, which runs alongside the canal. Continue on the road to Junction 64 at Phoenix Park, then turn left at Junction 65 into Infirmary Road. Follow the North Circular Road to the right and head away from Phoenix Park. Once you have reached Junction 67, turn left onto Old Cabra Road, then at the crossroads turn right onto the N3 Cabra Road. You will then see the spire of St Peter’s Church on your right-hand side with the floodlights of Dalymount Park on the left. Turn left into St Peter’s Road and the ground is down on the left.

Car Parking
There is a car park located inside the stadium, which can be accessed via Connaught Street. Additional car park spaces can be found to the rear of the nearby Phibsborough Road Shopping Centre.

If you are visiting Dalymount Park for the first time this season, we would also recommend checking some nearby attractions listed below.

National Botanic Gardens

The National Botanic Garden is an excellent destination for visitors seeking peaceful walking paths. This expansive area covers approximately 25 hectares. Notable attractions within the garden include a rose garden, aquatic houses, and various themed plant collections. It is located about 2 to 3 kilometres from the Bohemian F.C. stadium, depending on the route you choose to take.

Blessington Street Basin

Blessington Street is a tranquil park that includes a duck pond, seating areas, gardens, and an outdoor gym. Situated just 500 meters away, it’s the perfect spot to relax with family and friends before heading to Dalymount Park to watch Bohemian F.C. play.

Griffith Park

The city is never short of parks, so Griffith Park is another ideal location to check out along the River Tolka. It is located between Glasnevin and Drumcondra. It features playgrounds, walks and river views. greenspace.

While the location of Griffith Park is about 2-3 kilometres away from Dalymount, it is a place worth visiting, especially if you have time to spare before or after a match at Dalymount Park.

Bohemian F.C.’s stadium has hosted some exciting concerts in the past, and many more are lined up at the venue in the coming months.

In July 1980, Bob Marley and The Wailers held their only Irish concert at Dalymount. This followed several concerts that had previously been held at the venue, such as one in August 1977 that headlined Thin Lizzy and The Boomtown Rats. Status Quo also performed at the venue in 1979.

Many other concerts followed in the later years, including the Bohs DIY Punk @20 festival, which took place in May 2025.

Are there other Dalymount Concerts in 2025?

Yes, on 16 and 17 August, Dalymount Park in Dublin will host outdoor music events featuring DJs Bobby Gillespie and David Holmes. These events are organised by Bohemians, and the proceeds will go to Medical Aid in support of Palestinians.

Record Attendance

48,000 Ireland v England, May 19th 1957

For a Bohemian FC game:
45,000 v Shamrock Rovers
FAI Cup Final 1945

Average Attendance
2019: 2,878 (Premier Division)
2018: 2,143 (Premier Division)
2017: 1,962 (Premier Division)

Dublin is home to some of the fiercest football rivalries in Ireland, and Bohemian F.C. is no exception. The club faces several opponents keen on claiming the glory of dominating football in the city. Here are some of the notable rivals of Bohemian F.C.:

Shamrock Rovers

The match between Bohemian F.C. and Shamrock Rovers is often referred to as the Dublin Derby. The animosity between the fans during this matchup is among the most intense in the country. A game at Dalymount Park, where Bohemian F.C. hosts Shamrock Rovers, is always highly anticipated by fans. Most of the encounters between these two teams take place in the Premier Division.

Shelbourne F.C.

The rivalry between Bohemian F.C. and Shelbourne F.C. is another highly contested matchup. Located in Drumcondra, Shelbourne F.C. is just a short distance across the Royal Canal from Bohemian F.C. This proximity has fostered one of the fiercest rivalries in Irish football. Being one of the oldest football rivalries in the country, these teams have competed at the highest level for many years, starting in the All-Ireland League. There were even plans at one time for both teams to share Dalymount Park, but Shelbourne ultimately decided to remain at Tolka Park.

St. Patrick’s Athletic

The rivalry with St. Patrick’s Athletic is not as intense as those with Shamrock Rovers or Shelbourne, but it is still significant. This rivalry is rooted in Ireland’s football culture and the competitive landscape of the league.

While Dalymount Park does not have the most revolutionary facilities for disabled supporters, in part due to its relatively small size, Bohemian are a club determined to improve in this regard.

In 2021, the Bohs recruited their first-ever Disabled and social inclusion access officer, and then in 2023, formed the first Disabled Supporters’ Association in Ireland 2023.

The Bohs were also the first Irish club to introduce audio descriptive commentary, which was first seen at Dalymount Park in 2019.

Getting Bohemians tickets should be easy with the right guide, so our first recommendation is to stop by the club’s official website.

You can search tickers by events, popularity or category. Also, note that ticket prices at Dalymount Park vary depending on the age of supporters and also where they sit inside the stadium. For example, you will notice that seats in the Jodi Stand cost a little more than those in the Des Kelly Stand.

Opposition also determines the ticket pricing at Dalymount Park. For example, you may pay a little more for derby clashes. With that, below is an overview of ticket prices at Dalymount Park during the 2025/26 season.

Adults €22
OAPs/Students 18’s €10
Under 12’s €5

Official Programme €4