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🏟️ Address: Virgin Media Park, Tramore Road, Ballyphehane, Cork, Ireland Directions in Google Maps

Virgin Media Park Hotels & Accommodation

As a popular year-round tourist destination and major Irish city, Cork is a relatively pricey place to stay. However, prices do vary greatly between budget and luxury. In the city centre, you can save your pennies by staying at a hostel or budget hotel or splash out on a regal luxury hotel suite. Meanwhile, countryside accommodation is reserved for the big-budgeted traveller.

📍 Where To Stay

To feel the vibrant Irish energy of Cork, there’s no better area to stay than the city centre. Home to the best museums, landmarks, shops, restaurants, and Irish pubs, it guarantees the full Cork experience. Plus, it’s the perfect jumping point to explore further around south Ireland on must-do day tours. Culture, music, cuisine, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife, Cork city centre has it all.

Slightly quieter and cheaper yet still located centrally and packed with good bars and restaurants, the Victorian Quarter is an excellent alternative to the city centre, which lies a short walk away. Known for its beautiful historic buildings and upmarket nightlife, it is undoubtedly Cork’s most charming neighbourhood.

Tivoli is an ideal neighbourhood in Cork for families and couples looking for a quiet getaway. Located at the mouth of the River Lee on the outskirts of Cork, it is well-connected to the city centre, but it emanates more of a small fishing town vibe which promises a slower and more laid-back stay in the city.

You can combine or swap your stay in Cork with a stay in Kinsale or Cobh, two of south Ireland’s best coastal towns. Bragging bags of Irish charm, a sprinkle of heritage, and endless opportunities to explore the Irish coast, these towns are great for those looking for a slice of traditional Ireland near Cork.

Another excellent alternative to the city is the town of Blarney, which is a 20 minute drive or 30 minute bus ride from central Cork. Home to the famous Blarney Castle, it has become a lovely quiet little tourist town with hotels, bnbs, gift shops, cafes, and pubs. Plus, the beautiful Blarney Castle gardens are right on your doorstep.

About Virgin Media Park

Musgrave Park is a stadium in Cork, Ireland, primarily used for rugby union matches. It is one of the home stadiums of United Rugby Championship (URC) side Munster.

📜 History

The Musgrave Park site was purchased by the Irish Rugby Football Union's (IRFU) Munster branch in 1938, and officially opened in 1940, following the installation of 2 pitches and a pavilion. The ground is named after Jimmy Musgrave, a former IRFU president. Early tenants at Musgrave Park included Dolphins Rugby Football Club and Sundays Well Rugby Football Club, 2 Cork-based rugby union teams who still use the venue today.

Musgrave Park's stands were gradually expanded, allowing Munster Rugby to begin using the ground for some of its home games - though the club also plays at Thomond Park in Limerick. Munster boast an impressive record at Musgrave Park against international touring sides, including a draw against New Zealand and 3 wins over Australia, most recently in 1992.

Aside from rugby, other events held at the stadium include Cork City's 1991 draw with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Cup, and concerts by the likes of Liam Gallagher and Lauryn Hill.

🎟️ Tickets & Seating Charts

Musgrave Park has a spectator capacity of 8,008. The stadium is comprised of the following stands and terraces:

West Stand - partially-covered seating stand located along the west sideline
North-West & South-West Terraces - standing terraces located at either end of the West Stand
North Terrace - uncovered standing terrace located behind the posts
East Terrace - partially-covered standing terrace located along the east sideline
South Terrace - uncovered standing terrace located behind the posts

Ticket prices for events at Musgrave Park can vary depending on the event, the teams competing, the type of ticket, and the seller. Koobit compares tickets and prices from a primary and secondary suppliers so you can find the right ticket for you at the best price. Click through to your preferred event and then click the Tickets tab to find the seating chart/seat map, ticket information, prices, and reviews specific to that event.

🍔 Food & Drink

On Musgrave Park event days there is usually a range of food and drink vendors within the stadium grounds.

💂 Entry Gates

There are 2 main entrances to Musgrave Park: the Dolphin Gate is located off Pearse Road, to the north of the stadium, whilst the Sunday's Well Entrance is located off Tramore Road, to the south.