In a joint-statement issued today the GAA, the IRFU and the FAI confirmed that agreement has been reached over the use of Croke Park for rugby and soccer internationals in 2007.
Lansdowne Road will not be operational in 2007 due to redevelopment proposals and the IRFU and FAI are required to confirm their international fixture venues with their respective boards in the next few weeks.
Two rugby internationals are scheduled to take place in February 2007, with at least three soccer internationals pencilled in for the months of March, October and November 2007.
GAA president Sean Kelly said he was pleased that agreement had been reached.
"The development is practical and necessary to ensure that Irish sport and Irish sports followers do not have to travel abroad," Kelly said.
"The Irish economy will also benefit from having access to home games while Lansdowne Road stadium is being developed."
IRFU chief executive Philip Browne said: "This agreement represents a significant milestone in Irish sporting history."
"It will be a major celebration for Irish sport and indeed for the general public in Ireland. The entire rugby community looks forward to what will be magnificent sporting occasions at Croke Park."
FAI chief executive John Delaney described today's agreement as "an historic day for soccer and for sport in Ireland".
"We are delighted to have reached agreement with the GAA in a very positive, productive and businesslike manner," Delaney said.
"The prospect of the Irish international soccer team playing in Croke Park will appeal to everyone who has an interest in sport," he added.
