First Paddy Olympics to kick off in Cork

LET the games begin – Cork is to host the inaugural Paddy Olympics in August.

The man behind the wacky international event, solicitor Colin Carroll, confirmed the Games, which will include a 100-metre blindfold dash, a backwards race, a 400 metre crawling race, a loudest roar and mobile phone throwing events, will be staged at the Mardyke arena in Cork city on August 14.

“The objective is to have over 250 competitors representing more than 15 countries – in order to be larger than the inaugural modern Olympics of 1896,” Colin said. “Talks are ongoing with television stations and potential sponsors. Sky Sports is already confirmed.”