Sport
It is most notable as the home of Parnell Park, a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium where the Dublin inter-county teams play many of their matches, including lower-profile matches which do not warrant the use of Croke Park, the national stadium.
Donnycarney is also home to well known GAA clubs Craobh Chiaráin and St Vincents, who have their base where the area borders Marino, as well as Parnells GAA.
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