Match Day Information – Munster v Toulouse
29th March 2017 By Munster Rugby Supporters Club
The latest matchday information for Saturday evening’s Champions Cup Quarter Final clash in Thomond Park where Munster host Toulouse – KO 5:45pm.
The latest matchday information for Saturday evening’s Champions Cup Quarter Final clash in Thomond Park where Munster host Toulouse – KO 5:45pm.
Tickets
Please note that Membership/Season Ticket Cards are NOT valid for this game.
This game is sold out. Members are reminded to check that they have all of their tickets for the game, please log into your account here to check if you have tickets there that you need to print. These tickets will have 'action required' next to them – for step by step instructions on how to print from home, please click here.
MRSC Activities
The MRSC Bar will be open from 2:30pm to facilitate members who wish to watch the Leinster v Wasps game which will be kicking off at 3:15pm. Please note that entry to the bar will be restricted to Members Only this Saturday and only on production of your Membership Card
The Munster Rugby Supporters Club will also be organising a Guard of Honour to welcome the team buses to Thomond Park. We welcome as many supporters (members and non members) as possible to cheer the Munster team coach as it arrives at Thomond Park and show them that we're ready to Stand Up and Fight ahead of kick off. If you wish to participate, please meet the members of the MRSC in the new Pavillion at the Fanzone at 3:55pm to pick up your flag. For more details on that, please click here.
Post-match 'No Better Buachail' will be performing in the MRSC Bar – come along and enjoy some great music while dissecting the finer points of the game with other members!
Stadium Information
Open from 2pm, visit the brand new covered Pavilion on the Fan Zone. Leinster V Wasps will be shown on a big screen in the new Pavilion, which will house additional bars and catering facilities. Meet some of the players there from 4:45pm and enjoy great food from a wide range of artisan vendors.
There will be lots of activity in the Fan Zone including the Bank of Ireland Family Funzone which will be open for our younger supporters. Spin South West will be on location and our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting younger supporters. Plus put your rugby skills to the test in the 'Tackle Cage Challenge', 'Tak' Reaction Board and much more! The Munster Rugby Museum Experience will also be open from 2pm.
The stadium turnstiles will be open from 3pm with all bars and food outlets inside the ground open at the same time. The Leinster V Wasps quarter-final will also be shown on all TV’s in the concourses.
‘Tap and go’ – Contactless payments are now available throughout Thomond Park for amounts up to €;30.
The Munster Rugby Stores will be open at the stadium with the East Stand store open from 2pm, and the Mobile unit outside the West Stand also open from 2pm.
After the game there will be live music from Tree’s Fall Down in the Pavilion on the Fan Zone, with bars and catering facilities in the fan zone also open after the game.
Pre-Match & Half-Time
We welcome the MRSC Choir who will perform before kick-off along with Jean Wallace. The Hit Machine will also be preforming pre match.
The MRSC Guard of Honour will be present to welcome the teams onto the pitch. The half-time mini rugby display will feature Killarney v Castleisland and Shandon v Carrick on Suir.
Traffic & Travel
*As a result of industrial action involving Bus Eireann, we would advise all supporters planning to use their services to check with the service provider.
Trains
Irish Rail have services from both Dublin and Cork to Limerick on the day of the match. Return services are available to Cork and Dublin at 21:25hrs from Limerick.
Full details of train times and fares available at www.irishrail.ie
Buses
Dublin Coach will provide a return bus service to Limerick from Dublin and Ennis, Killarney and Tralee. Fares vary between €;5 and €;10 one way with 2 kids u12 traveling free with every paying adult. It is advised that all passengers book online to guarantee their seat for time of travel on www.dublincoach.ie
CityLink will provide a return bus service to Limerick from Cork and Galway. Fares for a return journey start at €;13.30 and can be booked online at http://www.citylink.ie/.
Park and Ride will be in operation from the following locations:
Pick Up | Start Time | Drop Off | Information |
Shuttle from Henry Street* | From 13:00 | Thomond Park | Bus Eireann Website |
Kilmurray Logdge | 15:00 | Thomond Park | Tel: 061 381700 |
Radisson Blu | 15:00 | Thomond Park | Tel: 061 381700 |
Southcourt Hotel | 15:00 | Thomond Park | Tel: 061 396433 |
Woodlands Hotel Adare | 15:30 | Thomond Park | www.joelawlor.com/park-and-ride-for-thomond-park/ |
Charleville Park Hotel | 15:00 | Thomond Park | Tel: 063 33700 |
*The public bus service (Bus Eireann) from Henry Street (bus no. 302) runs every 20 minutes to Thomond Park.
Q-Park
Q-Park is Munster's parking destination for all Munster Rugby home matches at Thomond Park for the 2016/2017 season. Those attending matches can booking their parking online and get big discounts. There are 2 parking products that supporters can choose from. 8hrs parking for only €;5 or 24hrs parking for only €;7. Simply click here, select your preferred parking product and book!
There is no parking in the vicinity of Thomond Park Stadium.
Please note:
- 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.
Weather in Limerick
Cloudy with highs of 11 degrees.
Broadcaster
This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The Munster Rugby Supporters Club wish to thank you for your continued support.