About the Belfield Bowl
Originally the home of UCD's senior rugby side, the bowl has been hosting their football counterparts since its renovation in 2007. The ground is one of the smallest in the league, with a single part-covered stand that holds 1,500 people, while there is space for the same amount around the perimeter of the pitch. The ground is situated on the North side of the Belfield Campus, next to the national Hockey Stadium and Sports Science building.
During the stadium's renovation, Floodlights, improved fencing around the stadium and facilities for shops, toilets and turnstiles were added, thanks to a grant of over E1.25 million!
During the stadium's renovation, Floodlights, improved fencing around the stadium and facilities for shops, toilets and turnstiles were added, thanks to a grant of over E1.25 million!
Away Fans
UCD's a very family orientated club and away fans are treated well. Generally away fans sit on the far side of the stand from the entrance, but have use of all the facilities within the ground.
Directions
Driving From the South: Follow the N11 North to the Belfield flyover at the Montrose Hotel. Exit the dual carriageway to the left and park in the car park to the right. Follow the path from the far corner of the car park which will bring you to the Health Science building. The ground is on the opposite side of that.
Driving From the North: Make your way to Donnybrook and follow the dual carriageway South to the Belfield flyover soon after passing RTE. Follow the N11 North to the Belfield flyover at the Montrose Hotel. Exit the dual carriageway to the left and park in the car park to the right. Follow the path from the far corner of the car park which will bring you to the Health Science building. The ground is on the opposite side of that. To park nearer the ground, turn right just after Donnybrook rugby grounds onto Eglinton Road. At the crossroads, turn left onto Clonskeagh Road. About 1.5km further on, the Clonskeagh entrance will be signposted to the left, again follow the 'Driving From the South' directions.
Driving From the West: Follow the M50 to the Dun Laoghaire exit and follow Leopardstown Road to a roundabout, take the second exit onto Brewery Road and follow this to the N11, Stillorgan Road, turn left on to this. Follow the N11 North to the Belfield flyover at the Montrose Hotel. Exit the dual carriageway to the left and park in the car park to the right. Follow the path from the far corner of the car park which will bring you to the Health Science building. The ground is on the opposite side of that.
Public Transport: The 10, 11B, 17, 45 and 46A buses go to Belfield and Sydney Parade DART Station is about 2 km away.The 45 and 46A stop at the Stillorgan entrance, see 'Driving From the South' directions below.The 11B stops on campus about 100m from the ground. Pass the tennis courts, car park and 5-a-side pitches on your left and the National Hockey Stadium on your right. The Bowl is just to your right. The 10 and 17 stop on campus, follow the main concourse through the college and, at the tennis courts, you'll reach the 11B stop, follow the directions just above.
Driving From the North: Make your way to Donnybrook and follow the dual carriageway South to the Belfield flyover soon after passing RTE. Follow the N11 North to the Belfield flyover at the Montrose Hotel. Exit the dual carriageway to the left and park in the car park to the right. Follow the path from the far corner of the car park which will bring you to the Health Science building. The ground is on the opposite side of that. To park nearer the ground, turn right just after Donnybrook rugby grounds onto Eglinton Road. At the crossroads, turn left onto Clonskeagh Road. About 1.5km further on, the Clonskeagh entrance will be signposted to the left, again follow the 'Driving From the South' directions.
Driving From the West: Follow the M50 to the Dun Laoghaire exit and follow Leopardstown Road to a roundabout, take the second exit onto Brewery Road and follow this to the N11, Stillorgan Road, turn left on to this. Follow the N11 North to the Belfield flyover at the Montrose Hotel. Exit the dual carriageway to the left and park in the car park to the right. Follow the path from the far corner of the car park which will bring you to the Health Science building. The ground is on the opposite side of that.
Public Transport: The 10, 11B, 17, 45 and 46A buses go to Belfield and Sydney Parade DART Station is about 2 km away.The 45 and 46A stop at the Stillorgan entrance, see 'Driving From the South' directions below.The 11B stops on campus about 100m from the ground. Pass the tennis courts, car park and 5-a-side pitches on your left and the National Hockey Stadium on your right. The Bowl is just to your right. The 10 and 17 stop on campus, follow the main concourse through the college and, at the tennis courts, you'll reach the 11B stop, follow the directions just above.
Parking
Parking is readily available in the Belfield campus. One must be careful though, as many of the parking quadrants are pay-for and clamping does take place on campus during the games!
Food & Drink
Inside the Ground: The ground has both a confectionary shop and a shop where hot food is sold, as well as tea/coffee. There is also a 'Sports Café' within the Belfield campus.
Outside the Ground: Your best bet outside the ground is in the area around Dundrum shopping centre, where inside and outside the centre there are a number of different restaurants.
Pubs: You're best bet is to stay sober on a trip to UCD, as it is a family orientated club, and there are no pubs nearby.
Outside the Ground: Your best bet outside the ground is in the area around Dundrum shopping centre, where inside and outside the centre there are a number of different restaurants.
Pubs: You're best bet is to stay sober on a trip to UCD, as it is a family orientated club, and there are no pubs nearby.