All-Ireland Senior Hurling Q-Final: Cork v Offaly

Cork’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship journey begins as the Rebels prepare to face Offaly in the All-Ireland Q-Final.

After an Munster Championship campaign, Cork will now turn their attention to a crucial All-Ireland Q-Final knockout clash against the Faithful County, with a place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final up for grabs.

Supporters are encouraged to make the journey to Thurles and create a sea of red and white and support the Rebels.

Match Details

📍 Semple Stadium, Thurles
🗓 Sunday, June 21st
⏰ Throw-in: 3:30pm

Ticket Information

Match Day Information

Garda Traffic Management Plan

A comprehensive Garda Traffic Management Plan will be in operation to cater for the Senior Hurling Quarter Final Fixture scheduled for FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles:

• Cork V Offaly on the 21^st of June, 2026 at 15:30

Significant traffic disruption is expected in Thurles and on all approach roads.

 

Travel Advice

Patrons are strongly advised arrive in plenty of time and consider routes prior to travel.

Suggested routes include:

1. M8 – Cashel – Holycross – Thurles (R659 to Thurles Closed)
2. M8 – Exit 6 (Horse and Jockey) – Thurles
3. M8 – Exit 5 (Twomileborris) – Thurles
4. M8 – Cahir – N24 to Tipperary – Dundrum – Holycross – Thurles
5. M7 – Moneygall – Dunkerrin -Templemore– Thurles
6. M7 – Roscrea – Templemore – Thurles

Nenagh – Borrisoleigh – Thurles (R498) – SEVERE DELAYS TO BE EXPECTED ON (R498) DUE TO ROADWORKS

 

Disability Parking
Disability parking passes for Semple Stadium are only available through GAA County Boards

 

Car Parks         

• Thurles Sarsfields, Racecourse Road, Thurles
• Thurles Crokes. Racecourse Road, Thurles
• Tus College Thurles, Nenagh Road, E41PC92
• Thurles Greyhound Stadium, Castlemeadows, Thurles E41YE09
• Colaiste Mhuire School, Castlemeadows, Thurles E41W678
• Stevie’s Smees field, Holycross Road.
• Durlas Og Field, Abbey Road, Thurles
• Stradavoher Industrial Estate, Thurles
• Parnell St, Car Park, E41V8X9
• Liberty Square Car Park
• Source Car Park, Thurles E41A4E8
• St Patricks College, Cathedral Street, E41C424
• Kickham Street Car Park, Thurles
• Thurles Mart, Ballycurrane, Thurles, E41V794
• Thurles Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Thurles
• JYSK Car Park, Abbey Rd, Thurles E41N520

 

After Game Traffic Management

Priority will be given to patrons exiting the Stadium on foot after the games.

Traffic congestion and delays are to be expected.

 

Illegally Parked Vehicles

Vehicles found illegally parked will be towed away to the Garda Compound and will not be released until the statutory expenses (€125.00) have been paid. In addition, a prosecution could be instituted against the driver/owner of the vehicle concerned.

 Security:

The Gardai appeal to all motorists to:

1. Secure and lock their vehicles.
2. Leave no valuables on display.
3. Park in supervised car parks.
4. Pick Pockets – beware of your wallet, money and A.T.M/Credit Cards. Leave your wallet at home if possible. Do not carry large sums of cash.
5. Alcohol, Claxton Air Horns and Vuvuzelas will not be allowed into Semple Stadium.

Reminder

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, follow Garda instructions, plan their journey in advance and allow extra time for both arrival and departure.