Hats off to Bótharas Santa record set

A NEW world record was achieved in Limerick at the weekend when thousands of Irish and Welsh rugby fans lined out to support the third world charity Bóthar.

The development agency succeeded in setting a new world record for the greatest number of people wearing a Santa hat at any one time.

Thomond Park was the setting for the historic occasion, where rugby fans attending the Munster versus Cardiff clash were asked to unite briefly before kick-off to establish the new record.