Some Big Names Were In Croke Park For The All-Ireland Hurling Final
The All-Ireland hurling final between Limerick and Galway drew a significant crowd of high-profile figures to Croke Park. Attendees included political leaders, sports stars, and media personalities who gathered for the annual sporting event.
Why it matters
The event highlights the cultural significance of the GAA in Ireland, serving as a major intersection for political and social networking.
With the All-Ireland hurling final being one of the biggest occasions on the Irish sporting calendar each year, it is no surprise to see some big names flocked to Croke Park to take in the 2026 edition between Limerick and Galway.
The fixture usually draws out plenty of familiar faces, with Jones' Road the place to be towards the end of each July. This time around, some big names in the world of GAA and politics were among those to attend the final.
Here are some of the faces that were spotted in Croke Park.
Big names show up for All-Ireland hurling final
Irish olympian Ciara Mageean
19 July 2026; Olympian Ciara Mageean, left, with a Galway supporter during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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