Fancy walking on the sod of Semple Stadium as a job? Then this is the job for you!

The home of hurling needs plenty of upkeep and now an opening on the staffing team means there is a new role for someone to fill which will involve walking the famed sod on a daily basis!

A Tipperary GAA statement reads as follows: "A vacancy exists at FBD Semple Stadium for the position Apprentice -Sports Turf Management. This is a two year apprenticeship, leading to the Higher Certificate in Sportsturf Management, Level 6

"Applications are invited from candidates who are educated to Leaving Certificate standard, or have a QQI Level 5 or equivalent in horticulture, or be over 17 and have a minimum of 1years work experience with a recognised sportsturf employer.

"The Sportsturf apprenticeship is coordinated by Teagasc, and apprentices will undergo a number of periods of block release at the Teagasc facility at Piltown, Co. Kilkenny as part of their training programme.

"This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated person with demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm, who wishes to develop a career in sportsturf management, working under expert guidance in one of Ireland’s premier sports facilities."

Applications in writing should be sent to: FBD Semple Stadium, Sportsturf Management Apprenticeship, Lar na Pairce, Thurles

The closing date for applications is June 14th 2024. FBD Semple Stadium is an equal opportunities employer.