Páirc na hÉireann facts for kids
 Páirc na hÉireann
Location in West Midlands county
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| Location | Solihull, West Midlands, England |
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| Coordinates | 52°25′59″N 1°43′52″W / 52.433°N 1.731°W |
| Public transit | Birmingham International railway station |
| Owner | Warwickshire GAA Britain GAA |
| Surface | Grass |
Páirc na hÉireann (pronounced "Park na Hair-an") is a special sports ground located near Bickenhill in Solihull, England. It's the main place for Gaelic games in the West Midlands area. Think of it as a home for exciting Irish sports! The Warwickshire GAA group manages this important facility. You can find Páirc na hÉireann east of Birmingham, close to Birmingham Airport. It's currently the main home for Britain GAA teams.
What's Inside Páirc na hÉireann?
Páirc na hÉireann has three large sports fields, perfect for Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) games. It also has eight changing rooms for players, a bar area, and plenty of car-parking space.
The address for Páirc na hÉireann is: Pairc Na hÉireann, Catherine de Barnes Lane, Solihull, B92 0DB.
How is Páirc na hÉireann Used?
This sports ground is very busy! It has hosted many Gaelic football and hurling matches for Warwickshire teams. It's also been the location for important championships, like the provincial knockout games and the British University Gaelic football Championships.
In recent years, since Warwickshire's hurling team joined the Lory Meagher Cup and the Leinster Junior Shield, Páirc na hÉireann regularly welcomes hurling teams from Ireland. This means players from Ireland often travel to England to compete here.
A few years ago, around February 2020, there were some concerns about the future of the ground due to plans for a new road. However, the facility continues to be a vital hub for Gaelic sports.
