Game Day Information | Limerick vs Cork – Munster SHC Round 4

Game Day Information: Limerick vs Cork – Munster SHC Round 4

📅 Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
🕓 Throw-in: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
🎟️ Status: SOLD OUT

Cork travel to the TUS Gaelic Grounds this Sunday to take on Limerick in Round 4 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. With both counties fighting for provincial glory, a full house of over 44,000 supporters is expected to create a thrilling atmosphere in Limerick.

🟥 Cork Panel

Starting XV
Patrick Collins; Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Sean O’Donoghue; Ciaran Joyce, Robert Downey, Mark Coleman; Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey; Declan Dalton, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Shane Barrett; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes.

Substitutes
Brion Saunderson, Damien Cahalane, Ger Millerick, Cormac O’Brien, Tommy O’Connell, Luke Meade, Brian Roche, Diarmuid Healy, Seamus Harnedy, Robbie O’Flynn, Shane Kingston.

🟢 Limerick Panel

Starting XV
Nickie Quaid; Sean Finn, Dan Morrissey, Michael Casey; Diarmaid Byrnes, Kyle Hayes, Barry Nash; Adam English, Will O’Donoghue; Gearoid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey; Aaron Gillane, Shane O’Brien, David Reidy.

Substitutes
Shane Dowling, Peter Casey, Colin Coughlan, Seamus Flanagan, Declan Hannon, Barry Murphy, Aidan O’Connor, Fergal O’Connor, Darragh O’Donovan, Paddy O’Donovan, Cathal O’Neill.

🎶 Pre-Match Entertainment – The OARS Live from 2:35 PM

Gates open at 2:00 PM. Fans arriving early will be treated to a 40-minute live set from The OARS, a rising Irish duo who have recently supported Damien Dempsey and The Stunning.

Joining them will be Limerick percussionist Dermot Sheedy (Hermitage Green) and virtuoso fiddle player Cathal Clohessy.
Follow @theoarsmusic and visit www.theoars.ie for more.

🚗 Travel & Parking Information

Park & Stride Encouraged
Over 9,000 parking spaces are available across Limerick City. Supporters are advised to park legally in the city centre and enjoy the short 30-minute walk to the stadium.

🅿️ Parking Overview

  • 4,000+ on-street spaces (free on Sundays)

  • 5,000+ private car park spaces

  • Parking at TUS Campus, Old Cratloe Road

  • No coach parking at the stadium – use Cratloe Road, Condell Road, or city centre coach parking

Disability Parking
Available through Cork and Limerick GAA County Boards only.

🚧 Garda Traffic Management Plan

Road Closures from 1:00 PM

  • Ennis Road at Ivan’s Cross → Diversion to Northern Ring Rd

  • Salesian’s School/North Circular Rd

  • Shelbourne Road/North Circular Rd

  • Union Cross

  • Shelbourne Park & Mayorstone Drive

  • Cratloe Road junctions incl. TUS Roundabout

  • Derravarragh Road

After Match

  • Ennis Road closed Union Cross → Caherdavin Cross

  • Two outbound lanes to Coonagh Roundabout → N18

  • Inbound traffic diverted via Sarsfield Bridge or Sexton Street North

  • Use R445, Limerick Tunnel routes for efficient exit

 

☀️ Sun Smart Advice

Enjoy the sunshine responsibly:

  • 💧 Stay hydrated

  • 🧴 Use sunscreen

  • 🧢 Wear a hat and sunglasses

  • 🏖️ Take shade breaks

  • 🏙️ Make a day of it – visit Limerick.ie for local attractions!

🧯 Stadium Safety & Conduct

Prohibited Items

  • ❌ Flares

  • ❌ Smoke bombs

Note: Any patron found in possession of or using prohibited items will be removed and may face prosecution.

Crime Prevention Tips

  • Keep valuables out of sight before you park

  • Supervise children closely due to large crowds

🙌 Supporters’ Code of Conduct

Limerick City and County Council and Munster GAA encourage all attendees to:

  • Be respectful to fellow supporters and local residents

  • Use bins provided in the stadium and along walking routes

  • Represent your county with pride and positivity