Thomond Set To Entertain
9th October 2014 By Munster Rugby
Munster play host to Scarlets in Round 6 of the Guinness PRO12 tomorrow evening (KO 7.35pm), while Thomond Park’s new Fanzone Plaza will be officially opened from 5.30pm with music from Hermitage Green.
Event Information
It’s a big day in Thomond Park, as the Fanzone Plaza outside the East Stand is officially opened at 5.30pm, followed by Hermitage Green live in the Fanzone Plaza. The new Munster Rugby Museum will be open for the first time, and the refurbished Guinness Dug Out Bar will be open from 5pm.
There will be lots of activity in the fanzone, including stiltwalkers and fire jugglers. Oscar and Mr. Tayto will be there to meet younger fans, and the Bank of Ireland Family Funzone will be open with lots of activity for the kids. Live 95FM will play the hits and there’s plenty of choice in terms of food and beverages. Come and along and check out the new Fanzone, built with you in mind!
The stadium turnstiles will be open from 5.30pm, with all bars inside the ground open at the same time.
On the pitch we welcome back Limerick tenor Derek Moloney who will perform pre-match, as well as the Munster Rugby Supporters Club Choir. At half time, Munster fans can congratulate the Munster Women’s team as they are guests of honour at the game and will be on the pitch, talking about their recent interpro win.
Also at half time, it’s a mini rugby double header, with Muskerry RFC taking on Kilrush RFC, while Ballincollig RFC play Newcastle West.
Match programmes, costing €;4, will be on sale outside and inside the stadium.
The Munster Rugby Stores will be open at the stadium – the East Stand store open from 5pm, and the Mobile unit outside the West Stand from 5.30pm.
Tickets
Tickets are available to buy:
- online here
- Munster Rugby Ticket Offices in Thomond Park and Musgrave Park today until 4.30pm
- Musgrave Park from 10am on Friday
- Thomond Park Ticket Office on Friday from 10am-2pm
- Mobile Ticket Unit in Fanzone Plaza on Friday from 2pm
- West Stand Ticket booth from 5.30pm on Friday
Please note that the North and South Terraces will remain closed for this game.
Stadium Information
No one will be able to enter the stadium with alcohol or glass and customers will be requested to remove the lids of any soft drink containers on entering the stadium.
Please do not enter the pitch area at any time and adhere to the stadium ground regulations found here.
There will be stewards and security on site to assist you with your enquiries on the day, and to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely, so please respect their requests.
Traffic & Travel
Buses
Bus Eireann – Henry Street – Bus 302 running every 20 mins from 18:00, and collecting after the match.
Park and Ride will be in operation from the following locations:
- Kilmurry Lodge Hotel @ 5pm
- Radisson Blu Hotel @ 5.30pm
- Southcourt Hotel, Raheen starting @ 5.45pm
Supporters can pre-book their parking online for the Q-Park at Harvey’s Quay online at www.q-park.ie
There is no parking in the vicinity of Thomond Park Stadium.
Weather in Limerick
Highs of 17 degrees during the day, slipping down to 13 degrees on Friday evening. Some passing showers expected.
Broadcaster
This game will be broadcast live on TG4
Munster Rugby wish to thank you for your continued support.