Key facts
| Address | Thomond Park, Limerick |
| Capacity | 26,500 seats |
| Build Date | 1940 |
Description
Thomond Park is a stadium located in Limerick, Ireland that was built in 1940. It is the permanent home of Munster Rugby, which is one of the best rugby clubs in the world. The ground is also shared with Shannon R.F.C. The major renovation that was completed in 2008 cost around 30 million pounds and resulted in the increase of the capacity up of 25,630. Moreover, the 2008 game at the stadium was watched by more than one million people via TV, which made the ground recognized. The renovation was conducted in order to match the standards of European Rugby stadia. Today, the stadium’s capacity includes 15,000 people, and terracing provides 11,000 places more.
This is a pretty famous venue, which is known for various events, including major football matches, The Olympics Opening Ceremony, concerts by Rod Stewart Pink, Elton John, Bob Dylan, and other popular singers.
Away fans
There is no segregation of away supporters, so you just need to get earlier to catch the best positions located on the terraces. Please note that the best view is available at the East Terrace.
Admission prices
Celtic League is available at £17.
There is also a terrace for Heineken Cup that can be purchased at £22.
FAQ
Thomond Park is a rugby stadium located in Limerick, Ireland. It is the home ground of Munster Rugby, one of the four professional provincial rugby teams in Ireland.
The original Thomond Park was opened in 1934. However, the stadium underwent a significant redevelopment and was reopened in 2008 with increased capacity and modern facilities.
The name “Thomond” comes from the historic Kingdom of Thomond, which was an Irish kingdom that existed in the area now known as County Clare and northern County Limerick from the 5th century to the 16th century.
Following its redevelopment in 2008, Thomond Park has a capacity of 25,600, which includes both seated and standing areas.
While primarily used for rugby matches, Thomond Park has also hosted other sporting events, concerts, and community events. It has facilities for conferences and corporate events as well.
Thomond Park is renowned for its unique atmosphere during rugby matches, particularly for Munster’s European Cup games. It has a reputation for being one of the most difficult venues for visiting teams in European rugby, with Munster having a particularly strong home record at the stadium.
