Match Day Information – Munster v Connacht
4th January 2018 By Munster Rugby Supporters Club
The latest ticket, travel and matchday information for Saturday evening’s Round 13 Guinness PRO14 clash in Thomond Park where Munster host Connacht – KO 7:45 pm.
The latest ticket, travel and matchday information for Saturday evening’s Round 13 Guinness PRO14 clash in Thomond Park where Munster host Connacht – KO 7:45 pm.
Tickets
Tickets start from €;20 for Adults, €;40 for Families and €;7 for Juniors and are available to buy:
- online here,
- from the Munster Rugby Ticket Offices at Thomond Park and Irish Independent Park, or
- by calling 061 421103
- from the ticket office in Thomond Park from 9am on match day.
Pre-Match & Half-Time
We welcome the MRSC Choir who will perform before kick-off. The MRSC Guard of Honour will be present to welcome the teams onto the pitch. Our half-time mini rugby display will feature girls teams from Listowel vs Fethard and Carrick on Suir vs Bruff.
Stadium Information
The MRSC Bar will open at 5.30pm, with player meet and greets at approximately 7.15pm
Open from 5pm, the covered Pavilion on the Fan Zone will have player meet and greets from 7pm . You can soak up the atmosphere in the Guinness Dug Out Bar 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. Our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting our younger supporters. Plus they can put their rugby skills to the test in the 'Tackle Cage Challenge', 'Tak' Reaction Board and much more! The Munster Rugby Museum Experience is open from 5:30pm , until before kick-off.
The stadium turnstiles will be open from 6:15pm with all bars and food outlets inside the ground open at the same time.
‘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 12:00, and the Mobile unit outside the West Stand also open from 12:00.
After the game the dug out bar will be open in the Fan Zone.
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.
Traffic & Travel
Trains
Irish Rail have services from both Dublin and Cork to Limerick on the day of the match.
Full details of train times and fares available at www.irishrail.ie
Buses
Public bus services run to Limerick on the day of the match. Full details of times and fares are available here.
Park and Ride will be in operation from the following locations:
| Pickup Location | Start Time | Drop Off Point | Information |
| Kilmurray Lodge | 5:30pm | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700 limerickparkandride.ie |
| Radisson Blu | 5:30pm | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700 |
| Southcourt Hotel | 5:30pm | Thomond Park | Tel/Fax: +353 (0)61 396433. Mobile +353 (0) 87 240 8024 |
The public bus service (Bus Eireann) from Henry Street (bus no. 302) runs every 20 minutes to Thomond Park.
There is no parking in the vicinity of Thomond Park Stadium.
Weather in Limerick
Clear and cold with highs of 1 degrees.
Broadcaster
This game will be broadcast live on TG4.
The Munster Rugby Supporters Club wish to thank you for your continued support.
