Mourneview Park

Mourneview Park is a football stadium in Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It has been the home ground of Glenavon since it opened in 1895. The stadium has hosted major finals, including the Irish Cup final in 2020–21 and three Irish League Cup finals. Glenavon has played there for over a century, and the ground has seen renovations and changes over the decades. The Irish Football Association has used it for neutral matches, and it has hosted youth and women’s international games. In 2023, the Crescent End terrace returned to standing after safety work. The stadium is worth visiting for its role in Northern Irish football history. It has hosted finals when Belfast clubs did not reach them, making games more accessible for fans. In 2021, Mourneview Park hosted the Irish Cup final outside Belfast for the first time since 1975. Glenavon’s new digital screen, installed in 2020, was the first of its kind in Ireland. The ground has also hosted Europa League and Europa Conference League matches when other venues were unavailable. Its history includes hosting evangelical events and youth internationals. Visitors find a compact stadium with seated stands and a standing terrace. The pitch sits in a residential area, close to Lurgan town centre. The digital screen adds a modern touch to the ground’s traditional feel. The Crescent End terrace now offers safe standing, reflecting Glenavon’s community focus. The stadium retains its 19th-century origins while adapting to modern needs. It remains a key venue for local football and occasional non-sporting events.