Ambulance is just what the doctor ordered for fans

It was headed for the junkyard, but now a rundown airport ambulance will be home from home for three Irish soccer fans.

The trio converted the disused ambulance at Knock Airport and will be able to take turns stretching out in the back on the long road from the west of Ireland to Poland. Fergal Mannion, Brendan Johnston, and Eoghan Mullooly will pile into their novel camper on Thursday morning to start the journey of about 2,000km to Poznan.

“The old airport ambulance was on the way to the junkyard when one of the eagle-eyed lads spotted it and quickly realised they could use it for their trip to Poland,” said Ireland West Airport Knock marketing manager Donal Healy. “We were delighted to help them out and hope the lads have a safe journey and that the boys in green get off to a ‘flying’ start next Sunday.”