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Limerick - Munster Rugby

URC Series - Limerick City

Fast Facts about Limerick to Know for Your Matchday

• The drink, “Irish Coffee”, was invented in Limerick in 1943.

• Limerick Castle is the westernmost castle in Europe and is one of the most well-preserved Norman castles in Europe.

• Thomas Fitzgerald, great-grandfather of United States president JFK, was born in Limerick.

• The last time Munster came up against the Māori All Blacks in 2016 at Thomond Park, they were victorious with a 27-14 win.

Current URC Standings - To update

• The reigning URC champions ended their unbeaten streak this season against a strong Ulster outfit.

• Munster has suffered some injury blows to key players in RWC winner RG Snyman and outhalf Joey Carbery.

• Despite losing Damian De Allende this season, Munster have some incredibly exciting prospects in the form of Calvin Nash, Brian Gleeson, Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes.

• You can enjoy the highlights of last week’s clash between Munster and Ulster below:

Best Area to Stay in Limerick & the Stadium

Limerick City Centre

• Boasting a rich and storied past, the oldest district of the city provides travelling supporters with a wide variety of options.

• If we have learned anything from the World Cup in France, staying in the oldest and most historic areas is your best bet.

Thomond Park

• The exact location is linked above and you are in for a treat.

• Only a 25-minute walk from the city-centre, you can enjoy your meal and pre-match beverages without the stress of having to jump in front of a taxi or negotiate the local pub transport.

• Check out our below recommendations for when it comes to your post and pre-match entertainment.

Best Breakfast & Coffee in Limerick for Before and After the Match

Hook and Ladder - Sarsfield Street

• An award-winning cafe nested in the heart of the city centre.

• Eye-catching items include “the mother clucker burger”, a triple egg omelet and breakfast burritos.

• The generous portions and central location make it hard to beat in terms of your early-morning itinerary. This place appears to have rugby supporters in mind when it comes to matchday. If you’re well-behaved, they may even let you have a pint with your food.

The Buttery - Bedford Row

• Opened by a Limerick local in 2014 with an infectious drive to boost Limercik’s food scene.

• Serving up creative comfort food along with an extensive cocktail list, you can always rely on the team here to fill you up for the day ahead of you.

• Popular with Munster players also on their days off.

Other recommendations

• Rift Coffee - A specialty coffee shop working with a multitude of coffee roasters. They frequently change their suppliers to ensure you get the best coffee on offer.

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Best Restaurants in Limerick for Before and After the Match