Thousands to line streets as Special Olympics begins

Thousands will line the streets of Limerick this evening to greet torch bearers drawn from An Garda Síochána and the PSNI to herald the opening of the Special Olympics Ireland Games.

The 1,500 athletes from across Ireland will take part in a parade along O’Connell St ahead of the ticketed opening ceremony in the People’s Park.

The parade will begin at Shannon St at 6pm and progress along O’Connell St before making its way in to the People’s Park.