Semple Stadium, Thurles

Name: Semple Stadium
Address: Nenagh Rd, Thurles, Ireland

#4 among attractions in Thurles

Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue

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The Semple Stadium is the home of hurling and Gaelic football for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. Located in Thurles, County Tipperary, it is the second largest GAA stadium in Ireland, with a capacity of 45,690. Over the decades since 1926, it has established itself as the leading venue for Munster hurling followers, hosting the Munster Hurling Final on many memorable occasions. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1910 (114 years ago)Capacity: 45.7 thous.Coordinates: 52°40'57"N, 7°49'34"W

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Nenagh RdThurles Ireland

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Semple Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Cross Abbey, Thurles Golf Club, Thurles Racecourse, Cathedral of the Assumption.

3.4 miSW
Monastery
Holy Cross Abbey
88 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of County Tipperary, Ireland, Holy Cross Abbey stands as a testament to the country's rich monastic heritage. This storied monastery, originally established in 1169, was a Cistercian foundation that played a significant role in the...
1.8 miSE
Golf
Thurles Golf Club
46 min walk • Thurles Golf Club has existed since at least 1909, when it affiliated to the Golfing Union. The club's current course is located just to the south of Thurles town in the townland of Turtulla.
0.6 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Thurles Racecourse, Thurles
17 min walk • Thurles Racecourse is a horse racing venue in the town of Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland which stages National Hunt racing. Racing has taken place at Thurles since 1732 when a three-day festival took place at the venue. The course is located 1.5 km west of the town centre.
0.7 miE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles
19 min walk • The Cathedral of the Assumption is the mother church of the Metropolitan Province of Cashel and the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly in Thurles, County Tipperary in Ireland.
0.6 miSE
52°40'42"N • 7°48'47"W
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16 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.3 miW
Forts and castles
Ballynahow Castle
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