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First Games in Polo Grounds

When
1890
Where
Phoenix Park Polo Grounds
Part of
Founding of Bohemian Football Club in Dublin

Bohemian Football Club played its first games in the Polo Grounds within Phoenix Park following its founding in 1890.

After being founded at the Gate Lodge, the club played its initial matches in the Polo Grounds of Phoenix Park. Joseph Whelan is recorded as the club's first goalscorer, scoring against Britannia on 1 November 1890.

Sources

  1. Bohemian F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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