Supporter Information: Shels vs Celtic FC | OneFootball

Shelbourne FC are delighted to welcome Scottish champions Celtic FC to Tolka Park for a pre-season friendly.  Here’s everything Shels and Celtic supporters need to know for the trip to Drumcondra including accessing the stadium, public transport options, hospitality and the matchday experience.

Important Information: This is an earlier than usual kick-off time. To help ensure a smooth and enjoyable matchday experience, we strongly encourage all supporters to arrive at Tolka Park well in advance of kick-off. Arriving early will help reduce queues and ensure you are in your seat before the match gets underway. Supporters are reminded to have their match tickets ready for inspection before approaching the turnstiles and to enter the stadium via the designated Red or Green entrance shown on their ticket.

Getting to Tolka Park

We strongly encourage the use of public transport. Tolka Park is situated in a residential area so parking is limited in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. There are, however, ample public transport options with frequent services.

TRAVELLING BY BUS | From Dublin City Centre and the north of the city, including Dublin Airport, Swords and DCU, routes 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41, 41B, 41C and 44 serve bus stops just 5 minutes walk away. TFI Journey Planner

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN | Drumcondra Station is approximately 10 minutes walk away with connections to the DART via Connolly Station and the Luas via Broombridge. Live Train Information

TRAVELLING BY CAR | For driving directions, use the map above or click below to open Google Maps. Please also see the notes below about parking. Open Google Maps

On-Street Richmond Road will be blocked off in the buildup to kick off, with residents’ access only. To avoid disruption to local residents, patrons are requested to refrain from parking in Grace Park Gardens or Grace Park Avenue and to avoid blocking laneways, driveways or obstructing footpaths.

Ierne Sports Club This is a privately-operated car park on Grace Park Road very close to Tolka Park. They charge a flat rate of €10 per vehicle. Please check closing times with the attendant on duty.

Hospitality tickets

Supporters with a hospitality ticket for the Shelbourne FC v Celtic fixture should make their way to the ticket hatch located outside the Main Stand before entering the stadium.

On arrival, please collect your hospitality wristband, drinks tokens and commemorative match scarf from the ticket hatch. These items are required to access the hospitality area and to redeem your drinks during the evening, so please ensure you collect them before making your way to your seat.

The pre-match Q&A will begin at 5:15pm, so we encourage all hospitality guests to arrive early to allow enough time to collect their hospitality items and be seated before the event starts.

Matchday essentials

Kick-off 6:00pm, Tuesday 7 July

Gates open: 4:30pm

Stadium address Tolka Park, Richmond Road, Drumcondra, Dublin, D03 A6K6

Walkways should be kept clear, and if seated in the stand you are asked to take up your designated seat while watching the match.

Good to know 

Food and drink

Hot food and soft drinks are available inside the ground. For those looking to enjoy a drink before the match, the Fanzone is located to the left of the Drumcondra Stand, while the Tolka Bar is situated within the Main Stand.

After the match

Bus and train services run for a period after full-time, but it’s worth checking the last services for your route in advance, particularly for the train from Drumcondra Station.