Despite the 3-0 friendly defeat at the hands of Australia in Thomond Park on August 12, the Republic of Ireland remain in a strong position in group 8 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. A points tally of 13 points from seven qualifiers so far in the campaign keeps Ireland in the hunt for the South Africa finals in 2010. The team is just one point behind World Champions, Italy, who do have a game in hand. Ireland have just three games of the qualifying group remaining, Cyprus away on September 5 and Italy and Montenegro in Croke Park on October 10 and 14 respectively.
 
Republic of Ireland v South Africa
September 8th, Kick off 7.30pm

Tickets for the Republic of Ireland friendly against South Africa on September 8 are now on sale with a new family friendly format, including the introduction of children�s tickets. Tickets are available through ticketmaster, Gleeson Sports Scene, Mahon House, 25 Upper William Street, Limerick and Thomond Park ticket office.

South Terrace - �20
North Terrace - �20
North Terrace schoolboy/girl - �7 (through schoolboy/girl clubs only)
East Terrace North/South - �30
West Terrace North/South - �30
East/West Stand adult - �40
Child stand  ticket - �20

Travel Information � Thomond Park Stadium

A Park & Ride facility is available for spectators from 3.30pm on the matchday at the following locations:

�        Kilmurry Lodge � Dublin Road
�        Radisson Hotel � Ennis Road
�        Punches Hotel � Punches Cross � South Circular Road
�        Maldron Hotel � South City Roxboro
�        Absolut Hotel � City Centre
�        Travel Lodge � Dublin Road
�        Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort*

Price:  �5 and �10* return

For further information spectators can also visit www.limerickparkandride.com