# Semple Stadium

Last year

2022

# join the queue

€10m Semple Stadium redevelopment project in ‘cold storage’

The €10m refurbishment of the Kinane Stand was granted planning permission in spring 2020.

11.4k

Dec 5th 2022, 4:57 PM

# Cool Cats

Gaule soars with 1-10 as Kilkenny storm into All-Ireland semi-finals after 16-point victory

The Cats outgunned Dublin in the second quarter-final at Semple Stadium.

17.3k

Jul 16th 2022, 7:06 PM

# Deise drive on

Fifth time lucky as Waterford overcome quarter-final hoodoo with stunning 10-point win

Waterford scored an emphatic victory at Semple Stadium.

6.8k

Jul 16th 2022, 4:56 PM

# Wrap

Super Saturday drama leaves 6 still standing in All-Ireland Camogie Championship

Tipperary are the unluckiest outfit, missing out on the knockout stages on score difference.

10.1k

Jul 2nd 2022, 8:44 PM

# expert view

Analysis: How Galway can resolve their puck-out problems ahead of Cork clash

Sean Flynn looks at how Cork used their set-up on the opposition’s puck-out as a launchpad and what Galway can do to counter.

11.3k

Jun 16th 2022, 1:54 PM

# Semple Stadium

Anthony Nash: Stolen sliotars, pitch invasions and more Munster final memories

A packed Semple Stadium is just what Clare and Limerick need.

23.8k

Jun 5th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Packed house

Munster hurling final terrace tickets sell out in 11 minutes

A sell-out is expected in Thurles on Sunday week.

25.1k

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May 26th 2022, 12:08 PM

# statement

Tipperary stick with plans to keep fans off Semple Stadium pitch on match days

The statement was released ahead of a busy summer of championship action at the venue.

9.3k

Mar 30th 2022, 1:38 PM

# Dates For The Diary

Croke Park and Semple Stadium to host next weekend's GAA league finals

The hurling decider will be held in Thurles, the football finals are all set for Croke Park.

16.8k

Mar 27th 2022, 7:16 PM

# Tipperary GAA

FBD Insurance secures naming rights deal for Semple Stadium

The historic ground will be known as ‘FBD Semple Stadium’ for the next five years.

5.6k

Jan 18th 2022, 12:03 PM

# Looking Back

'Christy Ring unleashed a devastating display of hurling to score 3 goals in a 4-minute spell'

Read an extract from Semple Stadium: Field of Legends by Liam Ó Donnchú.

7.6k

Jan 2nd 2022, 7:30 AM

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# All Square

Long-range Forde free grabs draw for Tipperary against Cork

Semple Stadium hosted this evening’s game.

25.8k

May 15th 2021, 9:14 PM

# Jason Ryan

'Some days things just fall into place' - The last time Kildare and Cork met in Thurles

Jason Ryan reflects on the 2015 qualifier between the counties ahead of this Saturday’s league meeting.

3.5k

May 14th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Refurbishment

Semple Stadium's multi-million euro upgrade a 'long-term project' as Tipp to wait for funds

The county are planning a major upgrade of facilties in the Kinane Stand at the Thurles venue.

9.0k

Apr 8th 2020, 6:27 PM

# Seeing Red

Three red cards shown as Tipperary too strong for Waterford in Thurles

The Déise finished with just 12 men at Semple Stadium.

13.9k

Mar 1st 2020, 5:00 PM

# forde focus

0-14 for Forde as Tipperary shoot 3-27 in victory over 14-man Westmeath

Jake Morris, Cian Darcy and Seamus Callanan bagged the goals in Tipperary’s victory.

8.6k

Feb 23rd 2020, 4:47 PM

'Just to bring a small bit of joy to that community is something very special'

After a difficult year, Borris-Ileigh got to celebrate in Semple Stadium yesterday.

9.8k

Nov 4th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Kiladangan

'It's a fantastic time' - the stunning rise that sees Tipperary club in two county hurling finals

Kiladangan’s intermediate and senior sides are in deciders this weekend.

13.8k

Nov 2nd 2019, 7:00 AM

# Brilliant Borris

Kenny hits 0-7 as 14-man Borris-Ileigh defeat Kilruane to reach Tipperary decider

Kiladangan await in the Tipperary senior final.

11.5k

Oct 20th 2019, 5:12 PM

# Final bound

Second-half goals seal Tipperary senior hurling final place for Kiladangan

Nenagh Éire Óg lost out by three points in today’s semi-final tie.

13.9k

Oct 20th 2019, 3:18 PM

# Late Late Show

Bowe and Morris star as Tipperary claim U20 Munster glory

The Premier County beat Cork by a single point thanks to the Morris’ late goal.

19.4k

Jul 23rd 2019, 9:25 PM

# the cats

Drennan scores 0-9 to help Kilkenny storm past Clare in All-Ireland minor quarter-final

These two sides will now battle it out with Galway for two sides to advance to the All-Ireland semi-finals.

12.3k

Jul 6th 2019, 4:51 PM

# Last 12

After another Munster battle with Kerry, what move will Cork make in All-Ireland series?

Another Round 4 football qualifier beckons for the Rebels on Saturday evening.

6.0k

Jul 4th 2019, 6:41 PM

# Public Order

Two young men arrested after disorder at Semple Stadium GAA match released without charge

The two youths were arrested following a game between Tipperary and Waterford in the Hurling Championship yesterday.

47.6k

May 20th 2019, 7:41 AM

# forde focus

Jason Forde stars with 1-9 as Tipperary see off Waterford to secure back-to-back wins

Liam Sheedy’s side beat the Déise by 18 points with an impressive performance at Semple Stadium.

15.9k

May 19th 2019, 4:05 PM

# doors shut

'It's in a bad state now' - Fixture changes as Semple Stadium to close until early May for pitch repair work

The Thurles venue has staged 11 matches in the last nine weeks.

10.4k

Mar 25th 2019, 4:38 PM

# Thriller

Tubridy's 1-3 relegates Tipperary and Cork with Banner County preserving Division 2 status

A thriller at Semple Stadium saw the Banner County prevail.

11.9k

Mar 24th 2019, 4:08 PM

# Going Down

Heartbreak as Monaghan ladies suffer relegation to Division 2 after one-point defeat in Thurles

Monaghan fought back bravely but came up short in the end as Tipperary held on for a priceless victory.

5.1k

Mar 24th 2019, 3:05 PM

# Drastic Dubs

Dublin hurlers make six changes for quarter-final clash with Tipp

Chris Crummy and Alan Nolan are among those to be included

6.9k

Mar 15th 2019, 2:44 PM

# Prolific

Mullinalaghta dream dies in Thurles as 14-man Dr Crokes book All-Ireland final spot

The Kerry champions prevailed despite a red card for Johnny Buckley on Saturday.

53.7k

Feb 16th 2019, 6:00 PM

# Case for defence

Clare star Kelly set to fight to avoid ban after red card against Tipperary

The Ballyea man was sent-off last Saturday night in Semple Stadium.

5.2k

Jan 30th 2019, 3:01 PM

# Clonoulty Champs

'Even in the darkest of days in hurling, she would have always said you'll have your day'

2018 was a year to remember for Tipperary hurling club Clonoulty-Rossmore.

12.4k

Dec 31st 2018, 12:43 PM

# Semple Stadium

Galway and Clare heading to Thurles for All-Ireland semi-final replay

Croke Park is unavailable on Sunday due to the Super 8s clash between Dublin and Roscommon.

19.3k

Jul 28th 2018, 8:23 PM

# Talking Points

Galway's attack dazzles, Kilkenny's remarkable spirit and All-Ireland challenges await

Galway march on as Leinster champions while Kilkenny head to the All-Ireland quarter-final stage.

11.9k

Jul 8th 2018, 6:32 PM

# heading west

Galway hold off Kilkenny in second-half thriller and are crowned Leinster champions

25,102 in Semple Stadium for today’s replay.

38.9k

Jul 8th 2018, 4:42 PM

# wake up call

'Kilkenny came at Galway all guns blazing and I don't know will they able to bring it again'

Two-time All-Star Joe Rabbitte believes Galway have got the shock they need to rejuvenate their championship campaign.

11.7k

Jul 8th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Team news

Hogan and Fennelly on the bench again as Kilkenny name unchanged side for Leinster final replay

Kilkenny and Galway do battle again in Thurles this weekend.

9.6k

Jul 6th 2018, 10:17 PM

# Boost

Injury-time goal ensures Tipperary minors get the better of Clare

Tipp remain firmly in the hunt for a Munster Minor Hurling Championship Final place.

13.0k

Jun 10th 2018, 2:30 PM

# Talking Points

Teenager makes his mark, Tipp keep season alive and win slips from Cork's grasp

There was plenty to digest after today’s battle in Thurles.

12.5k

May 27th 2018, 5:54 PM

# the trip to tipp

Iconic '90s music festival Féile is making a comeback this year (with a fancier feel)

Féile was the first multi-day rock festival to take place in Ireland.

24.7k

Apr 24th 2018, 8:04 PM