Thomond Park Stadium
Historic rugby stadium, home of Munster Rugby
Thomond Park in Limerick hosts Munster Rugby matches and stadium tours; fans come for match-day atmosphere, the museum of provincial rugby, and riverside views of the Shannon.
Thomond Park at a Glance#
Address: Thomond Park, Limerick, Ireland
Website: https://www.thomondpark.ie
About Thomond Park#
Thomond Park is a rugby stadium in Limerick, Ireland, and the historic home of Munster Rugby. The ground is noted for its matchday atmosphere and for hosting major domestic and international rugby fixtures.
The stadium underwent significant redevelopment in the 2000s and now offers modern spectator facilities and corporate spaces. It is used primarily for rugby union matches and occasional large events.
Thomond Park is located in Limerick city on the northern side of the River Shannon and is served by local roads and public transport links connecting it to the city centre.
- Capacity: Home ground of Munster Rugby with an all-seated capacity of about 25,600 after redevelopment.
How to Get to Thomond Park#
Thomond Park is in Limerick city and is a short walk from Limerick city centre and the bus/train stops in town. If driving from Dublin, Limerick is about 200 km west via the M7 motorway and the trip takes around 2-2.5 hours depending on traffic; from Shannon Airport the drive is much shorter (around 20-30 minutes). Local city buses and taxis serve the stadium on match days.
Tips for Visiting Thomond Park#
- If you want a behind-the-scenes look, book the Thomond Park stadium tour and museum (Munster Rugby displays) in advance - tour slots are limited on non‑match days.
- On matchdays arrive at least an hour before kick-off and use public transport or designated Park & Ride services where available; local parking is limited and queues for entry build up.
- Explore the exterior areas (Walk of Legends and surrounding plazas) before gates open for quieter photo opportunities and views of the stands from outside.
Best Time to Visit Thomond Park#
Visit Thomond Park for atmosphere on match days during the rugby season (Sep-May); for a quieter experience, choose the summer off-season or non-event days.
Weather & Climate near Thomond Park#
Thomond Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1106 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 120 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 93 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 81 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 62 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 57 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 72 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 89 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 116 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 124 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 127 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
