UL in prime position to attract Olympic business

THE Mid-West yesterday stepped into the starting blocks in the race for London Olympics business.

The University of Limerick confirmed that it has already started drawing up a plan to market the campus as a major preparation base for international athletes in the years leading up to the 2012 games.

And Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said the acclaimed sports facilities at UL and an expanding flights profile at Shannon, makes the Mid-West stand out as ‘a shining-light’ as a preparation centre for the Olympics.