It’s the first day of competition at the World Transplant Games in Newcastle, UK and we’re all raring to go!

First up we have our runners who are heading to Exhibition Park for the 5km Road Race. Taking part in this event are:

Anna Pokojska, Emma O’Sullivan, Sinead McGowan, Orla Hogan, Sheila Gregan, Kieran Murray and Trevor Lynch

Also beginning this morning is the Petanque Singles event, and taking part are:

Mick O’Shea, Tommy Marrett, Mike Kiely, Finian Farrell, Jerome Lyness, Harry Ward, Tony Gavigan, Tony Byrne, Michael Dwyer, Marie O’Connor, Lenny Ryan, Philip Kavanagh, Charlie Ryan, Paul Prendergast and John McAleer.

Wish us luck, and keep checking our results page for updates on results and hopefully medals!