Emergency Eddie cheers on pupils

EMERGENCY Eddie, the mascot for the 2013 World Police and Fire Games, made a surprise visit to St Joseph’s Primary School during its special Olympic themed sports day last week.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Jun 2012, 00:11 BST

Eddie is visiting towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland which will be hosting the sports featured in next year’s international event.

Lisburn Racquets Club is one of the 41 chosen preferred venues and will host badminton and volleyball competitions.

The World Police and Fire Games is one of the largest multi-sporting events in the world.

From 1st-10th August next year (2013) it will attract 25,000 visitors from over 70 countries to Northern Ireland. There will be approximately 66 sports featured and held in 41 venues across the province.

All the events will be free to spectators and the aim is that these Games will be the “friendliest” ever organised in the event’s 28 year history.

Primary school Northern Ireland