Newry Welcomes Olympic Torch

Newry will welcome the Olympic Torch Relay on day 18 of its relay across the UK

. It will arrive at the BP Station (24 hour) on the Belfast Road at 18.30 on Tuesday 5th June 2012. The torch will continue along to Windsor Avenue then on to Trevor Hill, on to William Street, on to Abbey Way then Abbey Walk turning right on to Kilmorey Street and on to Pairc Esler in the Greenbank Industrial Estate for the Evening Celebration.

Torch bearers from Newry are :

Ryan Cinnamond

17 year old Ryan captured the hearts of the local region when he fell ill on 11th November 2010. He was rushed to Belfast City Hospital where he underwent 10 hours of surgery suffering a ruptured aortic anuerism. Ryan had a 10% chance of survival and lost 7 litres of blood. The following day Doctors were left with no option but to amputate both Ryan's legs through the knees.

Ryan remained in ICU for 3 1/2 weeks, returning to theatre on November 24th and December 9th. After a brief spell at home Ryan developed a blood clot on his right lung. Through all this ordeal Ryan also lost a kidney. Ryan is now walking again after being fitted for prosthetic legs. What makes Ryan so special is that he never complained once during this terrible time in his life. Ryan was a keen, competitive sportsman and lived life to the full. He is determined to live his life to the full and was nominated by Newry and Mourne Council. Ryan truly is an inspiration to us all and a credit to his parents, family and of course himself.

William McCracken

Willie, as he is better known in Newry began his career as an athlete in the early 1960s when he joined the Shamrocks Athletics Club. During the long number of years of the troubles, Willie could be seen as regular as clockwork running through the streets of Newry and surrounding district. He has taken part in over 60 competitive marathons and in at least 20 of these his times were under the 2 hour 30 minutes. Willie has taken part in numerous Charity events raising much needed funds for local Charities. Willie has also represented Northern and the Republic of Ireland at International Athletic events. Willie s extremely well known, liked and much respected in the Newry area and would be seen as being an ambassador for the countless people, young and old who have taken up the sport of of running. An inspiration to us all and a hard act to follow for anyone.

Ryan Cinnamond and Willie McCracken with this year's Mayor of Newry, Charlie Casey.

The torch will arrive in Pairc Esler at 6.46pm. The gates will open for this event at 4pm and the people of Newry and Mourne will be entertained by General Fiasco. Samsung will be presenting world class dance act Twist and Pulse from Britain's Got Talent. The torch will light the cauldron in the stadium where it will remain during the night. During the Celebration event Samsung will be capturing and sharing a hi-res photo in the stadium that you can tag online.

by: James P Martin

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