Key facts
| Address | Donnybrook Stadium, Main Street, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 |
| Who is the owner of Energia Park? | Irish Rugby Football Union |
| Where is Energia Park located? | 53°19′15.00″N 6°14′00.00″W |
| Nickname | Donnybrook Stadium |
| Surface | Synthetic grass |
Description
Donnybrook Stadium (Donnybrook Rugby Ground) is the traditional and historical home of Leinster Rugby aswell as Old Wesley and Bective Rangers. Recently however Donnybrook’s inferior capacity has led to Leinster’s home games being moved across Dublin 4 to the RDS. Donnybrook’s new Grandstand opened in 2008 though the rest of the ground is made up of terraces. Many Leinster Senior and Junior School’s Cup games are held in Donnybrook every year as well as Leinster A and schools games.
FAQ
Energia Park, formerly known as Donnybrook Stadium, is a rugby union stadium located in Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland. It is the home ground of Bective Rangers and Old Wesley rugby clubs.
The stadium was originally opened in 1929. It has undergone several renovations and improvements over the years.
The stadium was renamed Energia Park in 2018 as part of a sponsorship deal with Energia, an Irish energy supplier. Before this, it was known as Donnybrook Stadium.
Energia Park has a capacity of approximately 6,000 spectators.
Energia Park primarily hosts rugby union matches. It is used for club matches, as well as some provincial and underage international games. The stadium has also hosted women’s international rugby matches.
The stadium is the home ground for:
Bective Rangers RFC;
Old Wesley RFC.
It is also occasionally used by Leinster Rugby for some of their ‘A’ team matches and underage games.
Energia Park features a main covered stand and terracing around the pitch. The stadium also has floodlights, allowing for evening matches to be played.
Yes, Energia Park is located in Donnybrook, which is a suburb of Dublin. It’s well-served by public transport, with several bus routes passing nearby. The stadium is also within walking distance of the Donnybrook village center.
