Paul O'Connell: €30m 'world rugby experience' on track to open in Limerick in autumn 2022

The aim of the not-for-profit attraction is to boost the city centre economy as well as supporting tourism in the surrounding region

Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell said the interactive world rugby experience aims to attract 100,000 visitors per annum. Picture: ©INPHO/Tommy Dickson

A €30m interactive world rugby experience is on track to open its doors in the heart of Limerick city in autumn 2022 despite suffering delays in the construction stages due to Covid-19.

Financed by a Charitable Entities group owned by billionaire horse racing owner JP McManus, the 30,000 sq ft “state-of-the-art” rugby experience has already created 100 construction jobs, and will create a further 50 staff posts when it opens.