GAA and McAleer & Rushe Commence Construction on €40 Million Maldron Hotel at Croke ParkGAA and McAleer & Rushe Commence Construction on €40 Million Maldron Hotel at Croke Park The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and renowned design and construction firm McAleer & Rushe have commenced work on a new €40 million Maldron Hotel at Croke Park. Modern Amenities and Location The state-of-the-art hotel will feature 200 contemporary rooms, a business center with five meeting rooms, a fitness center, and an inviting bar and restaurant. It is strategically located at the junction of Clonliffe Road and Jones’s Road, adjacent to Croke Park and within the Clonliffe Lands Masterplan. Management and Operations Ireland’s largest hotel chain, Dalata Hotel Group, will operate the hotel under its Maldron brand, bringing its expertise and reputation for world-class hospitality. Support for Local Economy The new Maldron Hotel is expected to create employment opportunities and support the local economy. It will also bolster conference activity in the recently refurbished Cusack Stand at Croke Park. Statements from Key Stakeholders Jarlath Burns, GAA President: “This is a positive development for the GAA and Croke Park, providing an additional offering for our members and supporters. McAleer & Rushe and Dalata are trusted partners, and the new hotel will enhance our facilities and support the growth of our conference activity.” Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group: “We are thrilled to embark on this project, which will offer a high-quality guest experience and support the growing demand for accommodation in Dublin. We appreciate our partnership with the GAA and McAleer & Rushe, and we look forward to welcoming guests in 2026.” Martin Magee, Managing Director of McAleer & Rushe: “We are honored to once again collaborate with the GAA and Dalata on this significant development. We are committed to delivering a high-quality hotel that meets the needs of the GAA and the wider community.” The Maldron Hotel Croke Park is scheduled to open its doors in 2026.
The GAA and leading design and construction firm McAleer & Rushe have broken ground on the new €40 million Maldron Hotel in Croke Park.
The modern 200-room hotel will feature a business centre with five meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a bar and restaurant. The hotel is expected to open to the public in 2026.
The site forms part of the Clonliffe Lands Masterplan and is located at the junction of Clonliffe Road and Jones’s Road, on the site of the former Clonliffe College and just 140 metres from Croke Park.
Ireland’s largest hotel chain, Dalata Hotel Group – which also owns the Clayton Hotels brand – will operate the hotel under its Maldron brand.
Speaking at the turning of the first shovel in the ground, Jarlath Burns, GAA President, said: “This is a positive development for the GAA and Croke Park as it provides an additional offering that will be welcomed by our members and supporters when planning trips to the stadium.McAleer & Rushe are long standing GAA supporters and the GAA have a positive relationship with them. Dalata is a great Irish company with proven expertise in managing world class hotels.The new hotel will support local employment and be a positive addition to the area. In practical terms, the hotel will also support the growth of our conference activity in the recently refurbished Cusack Stand.“
Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group, said: “This marks a significant milestone in the development of a new, modern flagship hotel at one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting venues. Upon completion, the Maldron Hotel Croke Park will offer a high-quality guest experience, with exceptional visitor facilities. This new hotel in the heart of Dublin will help meet the growing demand for guest accommodation in the city, while also supporting the local economy and community. We are delighted to build on our long-standing relationships with McAleer & Rushe and the GAA, and we look forward to welcoming our guests in 2026.”
Martin Magee, Managing Director of McAleer & Rushe said: “It was a pleasure to join GAA President Jarlath Burns in breaking ground and celebrating this significant milestone with key stakeholders. Nearly 20 years since we delivered the Croke Park Hotel to the GAA, we are honoured that the Association has once again put us in charge of this new hotel development.
“It is also exciting to mark this significant milestone with the Dalata team, with whom we have built a strong and successful partnership in development and construction, delivering over 3,000 hotel rooms across Ireland and the UK. We look forward to working closely with all partners to ensure the vision for this important project is realised and to actively engaging with the local community during construction to make a positive contribution to the area.”
