Key facts
Address | Turners Cross, Curragh Road, Cork |
Capacity | 8,000 seats |
Build Date | Mid-late 1800s |
Record Attendance | 12,000 |
Description
Turners Cross is a football stadium located in Cork, Ireland. It is mainly used by Munster Football Association as well as Cork City. It used to be just the ground with a pitch, several grassy banks, and one covered terrace known as “The Shed”. In 2009, Turners Cross was significantly redeveloped, which made it the first all-seated and all-covered stadium in Ireland.
In 2015, “Donie Forde” stand was constructed with 1,857 covered seats, the family section control box, and press broadcasting area. St. Anne’s Stand is a covered stand with the capacity of 2,720. “The Shed” was replaced by the new stand with the capacity of 1,660. It was constructed in 2007.
Away fans
Before 2005, the away supporters could find places at the St Annes side, but since 2006, their places have been located at the end of the Derrynane stand.
Refreshments
Two chippers can be found inside the ground and two chippers can be found outside the ground.
Program and fanzine prices
FourFiveOne is available at only £1.
Admission prices
Adults can purchase a ticket for £13. The price of the tickets for Juveniles and OAP is £4.
How to get to Turners Cross
You can take bus number 3, which stops near the ground. From Dublin, you can take the Jack Lynch tunnel and drive toward Turners Cross. There is parking located near the stadium.
Pubs
There is a range of pubs available before and after matches, including PJ Turners, The Horseshoe Inn, The Evergreen, and Turners Cross Tavern.
FAQ
Turners Cross stadium has been in use since 1897. However, it has undergone several renovations and improvements over the years to reach its current state.
The stadium is named after the area in Cork where it is located. Turners Cross is a suburb in the southside of Cork City, and the stadium takes its name from this neighborhood.
Turners Cross has a current capacity of approximately 7,485 spectators. This makes it one of the larger football stadiums in Ireland outside of Dublin.
Turners Cross is the home ground of Cork City F.C., a professional football club that competes in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
Yes, Turners Cross has hosted several significant matches. It has been used for UEFA Europa League qualifying matches when Cork City F.C. has qualified for European competitions. The stadium has also hosted Republic of Ireland under-21 international matches.
Turners Cross is an all-seater stadium with covered stands on all four sides. It features modern facilities including a press box, broadcast areas for television and radio, and corporate hospitality areas. The pitch is natural grass and is well-maintained to meet professional standards.
Yes, Turners Cross is conveniently located in Cork City. It’s about a 30-minute walk from the city center, and there are regular bus services that stop near the stadium. For those driving, there is limited parking available in the surrounding area, but it’s advisable to arrive early on match days.