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	Limerick Leader - November 20th, 2004 - Sport - Thomond Park out of the picture, says IRFU boss (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Fortress Thomond has proven to be Munster's safe ticket to the last four since season 1999/2000.
		Even if Thomond Park is developed to its proposed 25,000 stadium, there is now no guarantee that fans will not be asked to go to Dublin to play a quarter final game.
		Forget about fortress Thomond, forget about Limerick, the capital of Irish rugby, forget about the people who contributed so much to the game from this region and continue to do so.
	www.limerickleader.ie /issues/20041120/sport03.html (400 words)

	RTE News - Thomond Park to be closed until October: IRFU
		Thomond Park to be closed until October: IRFU
		The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced that Thomond Park in Limerick City will be unplayable for over a month after it was vandalised yesterday.
		The IRFU and Munster Branch have expressed their total disbelief and condemnation of this random act of vandalism and will be ensuring that the pitch will be reopened as soon as possible.
	www.rte.ie /news/2005/0915/thomondpark.html?rss (226 words)

	Limerick Leader - May 29th, 1999 - Sport - Great plans afoot for Thomond Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The switching of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Munster's victory over the All Blacks in 1978 to Cork when Thomond Park became unplayable on that day was one of the biggest disappointments in Limerick rugby.
		Re-laying and drainage work on the back pitch at Thomond Park is progressing and this pitch should be ready for use by the start of next season.
		The floodlighting at Thomond Park has been a great success and while these have not been used to a great degree since their installation, their potential is indeed great.
	www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/19990529/sport04.html (672 words)

	Limerick City Cycle Network Strategy - Route 1: Caherdavin to University of Limerick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The section of on-street parking is to be separated from the cycle lane by a 0.7m wide buffer zone.
		From Lock Quay to the Park Bridge there is a wide gritted track on both sides of the canal approximately 3m wide on either side with clearly marked verges and well-maintained hedges.
		At the Park Road Bridge it will be necessary to take the cycle track on the North side over the bridge and merge it with the cycle track on the south side.
	www.limerickcorp.ie /services/roads/rt_cycle_7_r1.html (1169 words)

	Limerick Leader - November 13th, 2004 - Sport - It was like the good old days at Thomond Park for derby time (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		It was like the good old days at Thomond Park for derby time
		SHANNON club members tell me that the attendance last Sunday at Thomond Park for their AIL meeting with Garryowen was around 2,000.
		That's a decent crowd by any stretch of the imagination for a 2.30 kick-off on the Sabbath and it is a further indication of a rise in interest in club rugby in this city.
	www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/20041113/sport05.html (897 words)

	Munsterfans - Munster Rugby Supporters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Anyone who has visited Thomond Park on the day of a big match can testify to the fact that it is truely a special place.
		Thomond Park has deservedly gained a reputation over the years as a fortress for Munster.
		However, as we arrive at the 25th anniversary, it is fitting to acknowledge the finest moment ever in Thomond Park for Munster : the beating of the All Blacks on the 31st of October 1978.
	www.munsterfans.com /feature_25annivAllBlacks.aspx (1043 words)

	Limerick Leader - January 11th, 2003 - Sport - Munster braces itself for French showdown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		MUNSTER trained in Thomond Park on Wednesday to the sound of a brass band, consistent cheering, boohing and clapping from French supporters and the intermittent blast of a referee's whistle.
		They showed in Thomond Park that they can stretch any side behind the scrum and we will have to deal with that threat," said Williams.
		They beat Munster in 1998 41-24 in Stade AimŽ Giral but lost 13-5 to the Irish side in Musgrave Park after Thomond Park was deemed unplayable on October 31 of that year.
	www.limerickleader.ie /issues/20030111/sport01.html (1470 words)

	The Examiner - Sport From Ireland - 21, December, 1999
		THOMOND PARK looks likely to be the venue for Munster’s Heineken European Cup quarter final - if the team reaches that stage.
		The Branch were delighted the public response to Saturday’s Pool 4 clash with Colomiers which attracted over 8,000 people in horrendous weather conditions but they’re not about to commit financial suicide either.
		At a push, Musgrave Park might hold close to 10,000 but Thomond Park can comfortably accommodate up to 15,000 in terrace form.
	archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/1999/12/21/spage_6.htm (599 words)

	Alive in Limerick
		This was the message left at Thomond Park by whoever dug 490 holes in the pitch on Wednesday evening.
		The message, written in block capitals and in red ink was left at the bottom of one of the goalposts.
		Thomond Park can be a cold, wet, miserable place a lot of the time.
	aliveinlimerick.blogspot.com (1544 words)

	Limerick Leader - January 1st, 2005 - Sport - Rugby Review of 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Stade Francais provided the opposition in that last eight knock-stage in Thomond Park and despite a few shaky moments in the first half, Munster were home and dry for the biggest semi-final event in the history of the Heineken Cup with the 46,000 tickets still not sufficient to satisfy the full demand.
		With home advantage, they overcame the challenge of Belfast Harlequins in a tense semi-final at Thomond Park and with Cork Constitution winning their semi-final over Buccaneers in Temple Hill, the stage was set for another epic Limerick v Cork decider at Lansdowne Road.
		Old Crescent and Thomond were seldom in the hunt for honours but they remained in a comfortable league position at the end of the campaign.
	www.limerickleader.ie /issues/20050101/sport06.html (1752 words)

	European Rugby Cup - Heineken Cup : MUNSTER SET TO DEVELOP THOMOND PARK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Munster have become the latest Heineken Cup team to unveil plans to upgrade their ground with the promise of a EUR 30 million facelift for Thomond Park.
		Munster Branch (IRFU) President Niall O'Driscoll has announced that the province plans to upgrade Thomond Park into a 26,000 capacity stadium, build a new 6,500 capacity stand at Musgrave Park, Cork, and provide additional playing and training facilities to develop age grade rugby in the province.
		In addition to the development of Thomond and Musgrave Park the committee are negotiating the purchase of a 10 acre site in Limerick City specifically for club and age grade rugby.
	www.ercrugby.com /cup/25_3154.php (524 words)

	European Rugby Cup - European Challenge Cup : Miles Harrison's Saturday Preview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Thomond Park is just a great, great place to watch rugby.
		Paul's superb start to 2004 has seen consecutive Man of the Match performances but this is the one he really, really wants to do well in after the problems he endured in Ireland last season.
		Llanelli have to go to Northampton in the final round of Pool 4 and their qualification hopes will rest on what they can get out of these two tough away games, as The Borders at home should be at least a four-pointer for them.
	www.ercrugby.com /ecc/30_428.php (997 words)

	Celtic League : Munster Stadia Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The plans include upgrading Thomond Park into a 26,000 capacity stadium, a new 6,500 capacity stand in Musgrave Park and the provision of additional playing and training facilities to develop age grade rugby in the province.
		The development of Thomond and Musgrave Park will also allow us provide the capacity required to accommodate the increasing number of supporters who want to share in the unique Munster Rugby experience’.
		He noted ‘we are acutely aware of the tradition of Thomond Park but we need to bring the ground up to a level that reflects Munster’s standing in the world game.’ O’Driscoll added ‘the expansion of Thomond Park will ensure supporters would have greater access tickets for all Munster’s crucial home games’.
	www.celticleague.com /2_383.php (253 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Munster defend the fortress
		Forget Fortress Twickenham, Thomond Park is officially the most inhospitable venue in world rugby to opposing teams.
		Many teams have arrived at Thomond Park with high hopes only to shrink noticeably when confronted with the ferociously passionate and partisan crowd.
		With their semi-final at Lansdowne Road and a possible final at Twickenham, their Thomond Park record is safe for another European season.
	sport.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2004/04/11/srmuns11.xml&sSheet=/sport/2004/04/11/ixsport.html (796 words)

	BreakingNews.ie: British park killer strikes again (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		He said: “While we don’t wish to be alarmist in any way I would ask people, particularly women, using parks in the area to be alert and aware of their surroundings.
		Slightly-built Miss Muller, who was 4ft 10ins, was found on a path between a rose garden and a playground in Victoria Park on February 3 after other joggers heard her screams.
		“Fortunately, there was a doctor in the park and he went to her immediate aid and administered medical treatment.
	www.breakingnews.ie /story.asp?j=1868850&p=y868865&n=1868942&x=&fs=1 (656 words)

	The Scotsman - Sport - Munster's monster crowds something to shout about (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		There are more than 60 senior clubs in Munster, and Thomond Park was the scene of the province’s 1978 victory over the All Blacks.
		The Thomond Park crowd last Saturday was put at 14,000, as big a crowd as Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Borders might draw between them if all three were playing at home.
		Incidentally Munster draw these crowds without any PR gimmicks, without laying on "hospitality facilities." Thomond Park, I’m told, has a couple of clubhouse bars and a hot-dog stand and that’s about it.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=97662003 (906 words)

	worldstadia.com :: Thomond Park, Limerick > View Stadium
		Thomond Park is the home of Shannon RFC and Munster Rugby, the stadium is known for its unique history and atmosphere.
		There are now plans to upgrade the capacity of the stadium to 26,000 spectators at a cost of 30m and bring the standards of the stadium in line with other top European Rugby stadia.
		The history of Shannon RFC at Thomond Park is outlined factually (and humourously) by Stephen Fitgerald at the Shannon website, or click on http://www.shannonrfc.com/sbtpark.htm
	www.worldstadia.com /ws/show-page.php?menuCommand=stadium&menuData=13 (167 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Gloucester set for rough ride
		The Irish have never lost at their Thomond Park stronghold in the Heineken Cup, and there are additional hardships to test unwary visitors.
		The facilities at Thomond Park raise eyebrows in the modern age.
		Michael Park, co-driver for Peugeot's Markko Martin, has been killed after an accident on the Margam stage of the Wales Rally GB.
	www.portal.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2003/01/13/srglou13.xml&sSheet=/sport/2003/01/13/ixrugu.html" (397 words)

	SHANNON Rugby Football Club Before Thomond Park
		There was a lot of secrecy surrounding the signing of the lease on Thomond Park.
		When it finally happened plenty of people had comments to make such as 'Who gave ye permission to go to Thomond Park.
		When we came to Thomond Park there were two dressing- rooms under the stand, one on each side of the showers.
	www.shannonrfc.com /sbtpark.htm (918 words)

	IOL: Gloucester are taking nothing for granted
		The rest of course is history as Munster went on to record a 33-6 victory that knocked the English champions out of the competition in the most incredible circumstances.
		"Thomond Park is very similar to Kingsholm and I really enjoyed the atmosphere over there I was really buzzing.
		Meanwhile Marcus Horan, who suffered a back spasm at Kingsholm, will be fit to take his place in the Munster front-row for next Saturday's clash with Gloucester at Thomond Park.
	breakingnews.iol.ie /sport/iestory.asp?j=567227388427&p=567zz7389x5x (600 words)

	www.limerickpost.ie \| todays news
		According to Board chairman, Cllr Diarmuid Scully a major item on their last meeting’s agenda was the marketing of Limerick city as a tourist destination.
		He stressed that it was in the context of this presentation that fears were expressed by several members of the board that if the redevelopment of Musgrave Park is completed before the redevelopment of Thomond Park, Munster’s home matches in the Heineken cup could be lost to Limerick.
		"On behalf of the City Development Board I am calling on the Munster branch of the IRFU to recognise the very special place that Thomond Park holds in the hearts of all rugby supporters and to take the necessary action to ensure that the Limerick stadium remains the pre-eminent rugby ground in Munster,” he said.
	www.limerickpost.ie /dailynews.elive?id=6107&category=Daily-Sun (395 words)

	Irish Rugby / News Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		One of the most pivotal fixtures of this year's AIB League Division One campaign takes place this Saturday at Thomond Park, as last season's champions Shannon take on current table toppers UCD.
		Add in to the pot, the students' last league visit to Thomond - 2002/03's 55-22 loss, as Andrew Thompson collected two tries in a 25-point performance, and the fires are already stoked for an excellent game.
		Back then, Shannon clocked up their bonus point by the thirtieth minute, but Saturday's clash should be more akin to the sides' last two meetings at Belfield - 18-16 and 31-29 home wins.
	www.irishrugby.ie /newspage/55987.html (430 words)

	IOL: Happy-hooker Blaney emerges from Sheahan’s shadow
		But if that sounds defeatist, it’s far from it because Blaney is fully intent on furthering his claim to the position against Bourgoin at Thomond Park this afternoon.
		The excitement of appearing in Thomond Park on such a huge occasion is building further this week.
		Even though he has had plenty experience of Thomond Park match-days and the special atmosphere, Blaney remains amazed by the remarkable level of support for the team both home and away.
	breakingnews.iol.ie /sport/iestory.asp?j=580588717415&p=58x5887y8x38 (614 words)

	Munsterfans - Munster Rugby Supporters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Home to Shannon RFC and Munster rugby, Thomond Park is one of the greatest places in the world to watch rugby.
		It is at Thomond park that Munster celebrated their legendary 12-0 victory over the All-Blacks in 1978.
		Go north across Thomond Bridge (beside King John's Castle) and continue for about 3/4 mile to just beyond the Hasset's Cross junction.
	www.munsterfans.com /factsheet_thomondpark.aspx (239 words)

	Irish Sport News, October 29, 1998
		He did, however, because of his links with teams, express an interest that the matter be dealt with as speedily as possible to finally put an end to the rumours circulating about certain individuals, many of whom he stressed, were totally innocent.
		Those present in Thomond Park and subsequently at the post-match banquet will readily recall the sporting manner in which Mourie, his players and the genial tour manager Russ Thomas took their beating.
		The biggest worry from Holland's point of view is that the match may not go ahead in Thomond Park, a venue that is clearly favoured by all associated with the Munster team given the occasion that is in it.
	archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/1998/10/29/shead.htm (6033 words)

	RugbyRugby : Latest News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		After all Munster have won 25 times in a row at Thomond Park.
		Horan is further quoted as saying that the Ospreys can expect a warm welcome at Munster's Thomond Park fortress - a venue at which they have never lost a European game.
		There will be a collection for victims of the tsunami disaster at Thomond Park, as there was last weekend for the Celtic League match between Munster and Leinster at Musgrave Park in Cork.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /news/story_40845.shtml (791 words)

	www.limerickpost.ie \| todays news
		Thomond Park may lose out to Musgrave Park
		CONCERN was expressed at a recent meeting of the Limerick City Development Board that Thomond Park could lose its Heineken cup home matches to a redeveloped Musgrave Park.
		The IRFU’s Pat Geraghty told the Limerick Post that plans to double the capacity of Thomond Park are underway and 30 million euro has been earmarked for this purpose.
	www.limerickpost.ie /dailynews.elive?id=6107&category=Daily-Sun (395 words)

	Irish Examiner > Breaking News > Munster remain unbeaten at Thomond Park
		Munster’s title mettle was given a stern test by Glasgow in a close-fought Celtic League encounter in Limerick tonight.
		But tries either side of the break from Jason Holland, Alan Quinlan and James Storey saw Munster’s year-long unbeaten run at Thomond Park remain intact.
		Denis Leamy’s suspected knee injury, on a day when fellow flanker Johnny O’Connor damaged his ankle for Wasps, will have Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan sweating ahead of the RBS 6 Nations clash with England in seven days’ time.
	www.irishexaminer.com /breaking/story.asp?j=57455500&p=574558xz&n=57455880 (396 words)

	Shannon RFC - Thomond Park
		Shannon play all senior AIL and Munster Cup games at Thomond Park (see map on right).
		Most other home games by the club are played at Shannon's own grounds at Coonagh.
		Thomond Park is situated at the north side of the city.
	www.shannonrfc.com /thomondpk.htm (124 words)

	Emerald Rugby
		Next weekend sees the semi finals of the Munster Junior Cup take place, with defending champions Nenagh Ormond set to face UCC in Thomond Park, while Crosshaven and Cork Constitution meet in Musgrave Park on Sunday.
		Crosshaven will be relying on their outstanding kicker Ritchie Daly to control the game, as he has done in their earlier Cup rounds encounters with Clanwilliam, Shannon, Tralee and Muskerry.
		One of the most keening contested battles of this game will be between Crosshaven’s kicker Richie Daly and Cork Constitution’s Darragh Lyons, both play makers and central to their teams’ successes.
	www.emeraldrugby.com /news_detail.asp?id=1164 (419 words)

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