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Thanks! I'll keep on the lookout for when they are released for purchase on the website. You have all been very helpful!

Looking forward to the match,
Roy

Thanks so much for responding! My boys and I have been playing with our hurleys in the yard and they're getting excited. Will probably buy some team jerseys also - perhaps one of each(!)

We will be renting/hiring a car. I have hotel reservations in both Cashel and Limerick just in case. We weren't planning on spending time in Limerick, but have kept our plans flexible for such a turn of events.

I can't figure out how to purchase tickets online though. The only thing I can find is that they can be purchased in stores. I had read somewhere that each club offers tickets through their websites, but I am not finding that to be the case. Any idea how I can purchase tickets before I arrive in Ireland?

Thanks again,
Roy

Hello All,

Based on the info from AZOffaly below, it looks like the Munster final will most likely be held in Thurles. Can someone please let me know if this is incorrect? I have hotel reservations and we're ready for the Munster final. Just hope I can get tickets when they are released!

Thanks,
Roy from the States

For information the Munster draw is as follows

22nd May Tipperary v Cork in Thurles
5th June Waterford v Clare in Thurles
19th June Tipperary OR Cork v Limerick. The Venue will be Thurles if it is Tipperary v Limerick, and it will be the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick if it is Cork v Limerick.

Munster Final is down for the 10th of July as you say.
Looking at the fixtures, I would say the only way it would be in Limerick is if Tipperary qualify for the final, and play Clare. Waterford prefer Thurles. Clare prefer Thurles too I think, but the Gaelic Grounds sits right between Clare and Tipp, so it would make sense to be there.

If Cork or Limerick are in the final, then I'd imagine it will be Thurles.

This information is fantastic - thank you all so much.

It sounds like the Munster final will be a must-see. A bit difficult to set an itinerary, but we'll try to figure it out and keep our schedule as flexible as possible.

Will it be difficult to get tickets? From information I'm seeing online, tickets must be purchased from clubs. Does that mean they must be purchased in-person? Or are they available for purchase from a club's website?

I thought Kilkenny was a perennial favorite, but I know Tipperary has won many titles over the years as well. I know it's a long way off - and this may be a dangerous question to ask of die-hard fans - but what teams do you think will be favored?

Looking forward to the Munster final!
Roy

I'm hoping someone will be able to answer my hurling schedule questions.

My family and I are visiting Dublin the weekend of July 9th and 10th, 2016. I played a bit as a youth and would love to attend a game at Croke Park with my boys.

I just saw a schedule posted that had games listed on July 3rd and July 17th with no scheduled matches on July 10th. I'm heartbroken as I am not able to be in Dublin on any other Sunday.  I was hoping a hurling match would be the highlight of our visit to Dublin.

Questions:
Is the schedule final?
Is there any chance that there will be a hurling match added to the schedule for this date that just hasn't been listed yet?
Might there be semi-final matches that aren't listed on the schedule I saw?

Thanks very much for any help you can provide. It's been surprisingly difficult to find out information from overseas, even using a computer.

Much appreciated,
Roy
Baltimore, Maryland
USA