Thomond Park brings economic boost to Limerick

THOMOND Park has given a boost to the Limerick economy equal to an industry employing 565 full-time workers since it opened in October 2008.

The statistic was one of the key findings in a social impact study, conducted on the benefits the stadium has brought to the city.

To date, more than 760,000 people have attended games and concerts at the venue and it has yielded up to 30,000 bed nights to hotels and B&Bs.