Swimmers get a glimpse of Ireland of old

THE 150 competitors taking part in the Wold Down Syndrome Swimming Championships took a break from the pool yesterday to dive into the Ireland of the past.

Thu, 07 Sep, 2006 - 01:00

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

The swimmers from 15 countries were guests of Shannon Development at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.

The park is a living museum, recreating life in rural and urban Ireland over 150 years ago.

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Courts Place: Ireland Place: Bunratty Castle Place: Folk Park Place: Co Limerick Place: Bunratty Place: University of Limerick Arena Person: Shannon Development Person: John Ruddle Event: Wold Down Syndrome Swimming Championships Event: Bean an Tí Organisation: Society of Knights Organisation: Shannon Heritage Organisation: Bunratty

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