Athletic Grounds — Home of Armagh GAA

The Athletic Grounds — commercially known as the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds — is the county ground and administrative headquarters of Armagh GAA in Northern Ireland. Purchased in 1936 for £1,000 by public subscription, the stadium has a capacity of 18,500 and features one covered seated stand (5,575 seats), one covered terraced stand, uncovered terracing at both ends, floodlighting, and full disabled access. Redeveloped in four phases, the ground was officially reopened in February 2011. The stadium attracts over 250,000 visitors annually. Armagh won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2024. The grounds were purchased for £1,000 by public subscription in 1936, when land adjacent to the Armagh-Keady railway line came on the market. The ground stood on part of the site of Irish Street Halt on the old Armagh-Keady railway, which closed in 1957. In 1982 the ground was closed for a £150,000 refurbishment, reopening in 1984. Redevelopment in four phases was completed by 2011 at a total cost of £4.6 million. A new attendance record of 18,186 was set on 14 June 2015 (Armagh v Donegal Ulster SFC quarter-final). BOX-IT currently hold the naming rights.

The grounds were purchased for £1,000 by public subscription in 1936, when land adjacent to the Armagh-Keady railway line came on the market. The ground stood on part of the site of Irish Street Halt on the old Armagh-Keady railway, which closed in 1957. In 1982 the ground was closed for a £150,000 refurbishment, reopening in 1984. Redevelopment in four phases was completed by 2011 at a total cost of £4.6 million. A new attendance record of 18,186 was set on 14 June 2015 (Armagh v Donegal Ulster SFC quarter-final). BOX-IT currently hold the naming rights.

The Athletic Grounds is regarded as one of the finest Ulster GAA venues. Armagh supporters, energised by the county's All-Ireland championship successes, create a formidable atmosphere for Ulster Championship days. The covered stand and floodlights make it suitable for evening fixtures.

Tours can be arranged through Armagh GAA. Contact the county GAA board.

Athletic Grounds does not currently operate a standalone museum.