Where Miracles Happen: The Story of Thomond Park

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.