Stadium Information
- Name: Semple Stadium
- Town: Thurles
- Capacity: 55,500
- Inauguration: 1981
- Stand(s): Ardan O'Choinneain; Ardan O'Ríain
- Terrace(s): Killinan End; Town End
Also known as Thurles Sportsfield, re-developed in 1981 and renamed 'Semple Stadium' after Tom Semple, one of the famous Thurles Blues. The second biggest GAA stadium in Ireland.
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