Thomond Park redevelopment gets green light

THOMOND PARK is to remain the headquarters of Munster rugby.

A statement to that effect will be issued today by the IRFU. Negotiations with the residents of what is known as “The Banana Block”, on the Ballynanty side of the ground, have been successfully completed and consultant architects are already drawing up plans for the reconstruction of the famous Limerick venue.

It is understood that agreement has yet to be reached with the Limerick Corporation concerning the purchase of about six derelict homes in the area. It isn’t expected that there will be any difficulty in this regard and plans should be ready to go before the relevant authorities within five or six months.