Limerick, European City of Sport 2011 Super October Weekend

Limerick’s successful bid to take the coveted European City of Sport 2011 title has pushed its sports-mad citizens to fever pitch! This October Bank Holiday Weekend (22nd – 25th October 2010), marks the first big sporting weekend in advance of the European City of Sport in 2011. For a full list of events taking place download the attached programme of events.

This weekend watch as Ireland take on Australia in front of a crowd of up to 50,000 spectators at the Irish Daily Mail International Rules Series First Test at the Gaelic Grounds, the new €20million Greyhound Stadium will be officially opened and there will be other events and games taking place around City and County including Limerick FC v Shelbourne FC at Jackman Park, Magners League Rugby at Thomond Park Stadium where the mighty Munster clash against Bennetton Treviso and men’s basketball with UL Eagles playing Belfast Star. 

For more information on the events taking place this October Bank Holiday Weekend download your brochure of Limerick European City of Sport