International Quidditch teams to fly into Limerick this summer 

Up to 1,800 participants expected to come to UL to take part in magical sport inspired by the Harry Potter series of books 

Irish Quidditch National Team player Philip Moore at the announcement of details for the European Quidditch Cup and the International Quidditch Association European Games, which will take place in the University of Limerick this summer. Pic: Brian Arthur.

Two international Quidditch competitions are swooping into Limerick this summer, bringing up to 1,800 international athletes and upwards of €1m in revenue for the city.

The European Quidditch Cup and the International Quidditch Association European Games will both take place in University of Limerick (UL) this summer, the first time both European games will be played in the same country.