Pearse Stadium (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Pearse Stadium?
What makes it 45% Baby-Friendly: Babies are admitted and standard toilets have changing tables, but deafening crowd noise, steep terraces, no quiet nursing room, and awkward stroller parking create a taxing outing for caregivers.
Positives:
- Free child entry: Children under 16 enter free when with an adult
- Stroller friendly: Buggies can be brought in and parked by your seat
- Short event: Match times and breaks keep visits manageable with a baby
Challenges:
- Noise level: Crowd cheers and announcements can startle infants
- Limited privacy: No dedicated nursing rooms—use concourse corners or toilets
- Crowd movement: Stewards and fans moving around can jostle strollers
What is Pearse Stadium?
- A Gaelic Athletic Association stadium on Salthill’s waterfront in Galway, serving as the county’s primary venue for Gaelic football and hurling
- A tiered, floodlit arena with a natural grass pitch and seating for around 34,000, opened in 1957 and redeveloped in the early 2000s
- A landmark named for Patrick Pearse, featuring modern stands and distinctive terraces carved into the coastal hillside
What is so special about Pearse Stadium for with baby?
- Under-16s enter free so your baby joins for no extra cost
- Lower-division games offer a calmer atmosphere
- Onsite baby-change tables and stroller space in stands
- Nearby picnic lawn and Salthill promenade for breaks
Note: Pearse Stadium is 45% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Galway for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: A league match lasts about 1.5–2 hours and allows time for a quick walk and baby breaks
Baby-Friendly Activities in Pearse Stadium
Lower-division league match:
Watch a less crowded football or hurling game with under-16s free
Tip: Buy adult tickets (€12–€15) in advance and choose seats near an aisle for easy stroller access
Picnic on front lawn:
Relax on the green outside the main entrance
Tip: Bring snacks and a blanket so your baby can crawl safely before gates open
Self-guided Salthill walk:
Stroll the seafront and circle the stadium perimeter
Tip: Use this calm time to nurse or change your baby away from crowds
Use baby-change facilities:
Find free changing tables in public and accessible toilets
Tip: Ask stewards on arrival for the nearest baby-changing location
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Pearse Stadium
- Arrive early: Secure a stroller spot and locate baby-change toilets
- Pack light: Bring only essentials in a small bag to meet ground rules
- Call ahead: Confirm baby-change locations by phoning Galway GAA office
Reviews of Pearse Stadium
Adrian Phelan
This is the home of Galway Hurling & Football. A basic but nice stadium with a capacity of circa 26000. Fabulous on a sunny day but be sure to bring a coat/jacket if it is not summer conditions. Because even if fine it gets quite cold there. 1 covered stand with good seating but be there early as this fills up first. Plenty of basic toilet facilities . Usually a burger van (Super Macs )and a few t...
Neil Lewis
A great day ay Pearse Stadium with the new grandstand and a vocal cowd who cheered home the locals to a solid victory over Wexford 1-29 to 2 -16. Far too many mistakes from Wexford and the better team won on the day. This was our 1st visit to the park in 2 years and we were very impressed with the improvements to the seating and ground capacity which was nowhere near full on the day..
Niall Finneran
A fine stadium. Just a pity that the children can't view the game on a busy game day from the terrace as their view is generally obstructed by taller people. Also then when they go down to the fence, that's too tough for them to look out over it.
JOHN JOE YOUNG
Very modern stand, good seating, toilets very modern. Very well equipped area for food service. Very nice for a visit.
Fergal Jennings
Facilities are poor and, as Galway is a big GAA county, there is a big need for an upgrade. But the place does have a great atmosphere which is why you'd be coming here in the first place. I'm here for the Dublin match later but I've attached a few photos and a short video of Galway v Limerick in hurling.
When is the best time to visit Pearse Stadium (Galway, Ireland)?
Summer months (May–August) have more league games but check online calendar for exact dates.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult match tickets (2) | EUR 30 |
| Bus fare (2 adults) | EUR 4 |
| Concession snacks | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 39 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Pearse Stadium
Address: Rockbarton Rd, Salthill, Galway, Ireland
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