The oldest of the rugby union's international grounds has hosted Ireland matches since 1878, before the first international championships.

The 55,000-capacity stadium in Dublin, which has been Irelands regular home since 1951, is the subject of a £175million project to build a modern 50,000 all-seater stadium.

During Lansdowne Roads redevelopment Ireland will play at the 82,300 capacity Croke Park, which is the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association, the governing body for hurling and Gaelic football.

Irelands first match at Croke Park is in the RBS 6 Nations Championship against France on February 11. They also host England in the same tournament on February 24.