Dublin v Kilkenny - Leinster Hurling Championship 2026
Date & Time
Sunday 24 May 2026
14:00
Location
Parnell Park
Northside
Price
From €15
Dublin GAA / Leinster GAA
What to Expect
Dublin host Kilkenny at Parnell Park in Donnycarney on Sunday 24 May 2026, in the final round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship round-robin. This fixture is the showpiece occasion of the Dublin hurling summer, bringing one of the most iconic rivalries in Gaelic games to the Northside in a match that may carry Leinster Final qualification implications for both counties.
Kilkenny are the perennial Leinster powerhouse, having won the provincial title more times than any other county. Dublin have developed significantly as a hurling force in recent years and will be aiming to put down a marker in this high-profile fixture. Parnell Park, the home ground of Dublin GAA’s hurlers and footballers, has a unique local atmosphere that distinguishes it from Croke Park and makes for an excellent matchday experience.
The Leinster Hurling Championship follows a round-robin format in 2026, with all six counties playing each other. Results from earlier rounds will determine what is at stake when these two sides meet on May 24th, but Dublin v Kilkenny is never less than a fierce and absorbing contest.
Good to Know
- Match is on Sunday 24 May 2026 at Parnell Park, throw-in at 2pm
- Parnell Park is the home ground of Dublin GAA
- Tickets available through the GAA ticketing website
- The ground is predominantly standing with some seating
- Dublin v Kilkenny fixtures typically generate strong local interest
Getting There
Parnell Park is served by Dublin Bus routes 27, 27A and 42 from the city centre. The venue is approximately a 30-minute walk from O’Connell Street. There is limited street parking in the surrounding residential area. Clontarf Road DART station is approximately 20 minutes on foot.
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