Celtic Park

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Lore & Background

While often associated with GAA venues in other contexts, this stadium has been the iconic home of Celtic FC since it opened in 1892. The club's founding was rooted in supporting Glasgow's Irish immigrant community, and the ground has undergone numerous redevelopments to become one of the most famous football stadiums in the world.

In Their Own Story

Floodlights were erected over the end of 2007 and start of 2008, first used for the National League game between Derry and Mayo on 2 February 2008. Their official unveiling came weeks later during a tie against Tyrone on 5 April. In recent years, a £1.8 million revamp added a new all-seater stand on the Lone Moor Road side to hold 3,600 people, bringing total capacity to about 18,000 or nearly 20,000. This work included a control room, TV gantry, media room, and improved facilities, with renovations completed in time for Derry's Ulster Senior Football Championship game with Monaghan on 24 May.

Reader's Guide

The stadium hosts the Derry Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Football Championship finals. While inter-county games usually happen here, home football games are sometimes held at Owenbeg, Dungiven. Hurling games occasionally take place at Lavey or Fr. McNally Park in Banagher. In 2026, League of Ireland side Derry City played several games here while their own pitch was being replaced. That same year, Find Insurance signed a multi-year deal to sponsor the stadium and the association's centre of excellence.

Did You Know?

• Celtic Park opened in 1892 as a football ground for Celtic FC, not as a GAA venue.
• The stadium's capacity is over 60,000, making it the largest football stadium in Scotland.
• Floodlights were first used at Celtic Park in 1959 for a match against Wolves.
• Celtic Park is located in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, not in Derry, Northern Ireland.
• The stadium has hosted numerous historic European nights, including the 1970 European Cup semi-final against Leeds United.