Dublin

Dublin, the capital of Ireland on the banks of the River Liffey, was the European Capital of Sport 2010. The city underpins its sporting life with a strong Gaelic games culture — Gaelic football and hurling fill Croke Park, one of Europe's largest stadiums — alongside rugby and football, which share the Aviva Stadium. Dublin is also home to the Dublin Marathon, one of the continent's most established city races, and has hosted international athletics events. The sporting title reinforced the role of sport as a hallmark of a city that combines Gaelic tradition and international outlook.