About Thomond Park
Thomond Park was a big surprise to many League of Ireland fans when it was announced as the newest ground to host league fixtures. This season, due to work rendering Market's Field unavailable for work, and Jackman Park not meeting Premier League licencing requirements, Limerick FC decided to host their 2013 home games in the famous rugby ground.
Opened in 1940, the ground was part shared between the rugby clubs of Shannon and UL Bohemian. Probably its most famous ever game was in 1978 when a Munster side beat the famed 'All-Black' New Zealand rugby team 12-0, a feat never achieved by an Irish national team. The ground has been redeveloped twice once, at the end of the 1990s, in which new facilities and terracing were installed.
The more recent development has been a complete overhaul of the ground, adding two big stands in addition to the goal-line terracing, and increasing the capacity to 26,500. Football games were unseen before the recent redevelopment, but since the ground has reached UEFA and FIFA regulations, games with the round ball have become far more common. The Irish national side have played twice there, against Australia (0-3) and South Africa (1-0), while Limerick played Manchester City in a high profile friendly in 2012.
As a matter of fact, this year won't be the first time that Thomond Park has hosted a League of Ireland game. Limerick played Shamrock Rovers in a league game in 1960, and also hosted a number of European games in '60 and 1971.
Opened in 1940, the ground was part shared between the rugby clubs of Shannon and UL Bohemian. Probably its most famous ever game was in 1978 when a Munster side beat the famed 'All-Black' New Zealand rugby team 12-0, a feat never achieved by an Irish national team. The ground has been redeveloped twice once, at the end of the 1990s, in which new facilities and terracing were installed.
The more recent development has been a complete overhaul of the ground, adding two big stands in addition to the goal-line terracing, and increasing the capacity to 26,500. Football games were unseen before the recent redevelopment, but since the ground has reached UEFA and FIFA regulations, games with the round ball have become far more common. The Irish national side have played twice there, against Australia (0-3) and South Africa (1-0), while Limerick played Manchester City in a high profile friendly in 2012.
As a matter of fact, this year won't be the first time that Thomond Park has hosted a League of Ireland game. Limerick played Shamrock Rovers in a league game in 1960, and also hosted a number of European games in '60 and 1971.
Away Fans
To be announced...
Directions
From Dublin: Follow the N7 to Limerick - go through the new Limerick Tunnel and take the first exit directly after the tunnel. Pass through the toll booth (toll = €1.80) - at the first roundabout take the 2nd exit, at the 2nd roundabout take the 1st exit. Proceed straight through the traffic lights at Ivan's Store - at next roundabout take 3rd exit - the stadium is on the left approximately 500m after this roundabout. Turn at the Green Gate (East Stand) - parking is available next to the East Stand close to reception.
From City Centre: From the City head north across Sarsfield Bridge, continue for about 1km and turn right at the next set of traffic lights (Union Cross) onto Shelbourne Rd. Turn left at the following set of lights (Hassets Cross) and the stadium is on your right.
From City Centre: From the City head north across Sarsfield Bridge, continue for about 1km and turn right at the next set of traffic lights (Union Cross) onto Shelbourne Rd. Turn left at the following set of lights (Hassets Cross) and the stadium is on your right.
Parking
Parking is available in the northeast corner of the stadium. The car park can accommodate up to 100 cars. On match days, the parking in the stadium is only allocated to pass holders.
Public parking is not permitted in the vicinity of the stadium on event days.
The closest car park for patrons is the Q-Park at Harvey Quay.
Public parking is not permitted in the vicinity of the stadium on event days.
The closest car park for patrons is the Q-Park at Harvey Quay.