Buckley Park
Buckley Park is a multi-purpose stadium on the Callan Road (N76), near Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny City (formerly EMFA) purchased 5.7 acres (23,000 m2) of land from a local farmer by the name of Mick Murphy for £16,000. The ground was originally called Tenney Park. It is currently used for football matches by Castlewarren Celtic and was previously the home stadium of Kilkenny City A.F.C.
| Staid Uí Bhuachalla | |
| Location | Buckley Park, Callan Road, Kilkenny |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,000 (1,850 seats) |
| Field size | 107 x 78 yards |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1980s |
| Opened | 1980s |
| Tenants | |
| Kilkenny City A.F.C. Kilkenny United WFC | |
Buckley Park has hosted many junior international soccer games. The ground is named in honour of Marty Buckley, the first president of EMFA / City . He was a former player and administrator with Green Celtic F.C. .He remained involved with EMFA / City until the 1980s, managing youth and junior teams within the club and acting as a trustee for the club until his death.
The stadium has also hosted 6 Republic of Ireland under-21 national football team games.