Thomond Park is not just a magnificent stadium. It is also full of tradition, emotion, memories, and a magnificent sense of fair play and good humour. Here its history is traced in a colourful and entertaining style, highlighting great games played and great characters who graced the arena. Since the first game there in 1934, Thomond Park has become one of the world's iconic rugby venues. It is famous for many great occasions, notably Munster's 1978 defeat of the All Blacks. More recently, it has hosted memorable Heineken European Cup games involving Munster. The 'Miracle Match' against Gloucester in 2003 stands out for many. In 2008 the glittering new Thomond Park Stadium was opened on the same site at Hassetts Cross. Once again a visit from the All Blacks contributed to the official opening and the venue retains its worldwide reputation for tradition and an outstanding sense of fair play.
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'Nice book, well illustrated, very well presented and well worth a read.' Irish Examiner 'Colourful tome.' The Clare People
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978-1-84889-513-3 (9781848895133)
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CHARLIE MULQUEEN watched his first match at Thomond Park aged 8 in 1951. The game between Munster and South Africa was memorable and he has been a regular there since. He has reported on rugby for RTE, the Limerick Leader and Irish Examiner. His collaborator on this book, BRENDAN O'DOWD, Munster Schools Cup winner and holder of Munster Senior Cup medals, was a regular on Munster teams at schools, junior and senior levels. He has served on the IRFU committee and as President of the Munster Branch.
