Funded by JP McManus and chaired by Paul O’Connell The Story Behind Limerick’s International Rugby Experience

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is the International Rugby Experience’s Sales and Marketing manager, Emma Foote. The experience, which is located in Limerick, gives visitors an fully-immersive, multi-sensory insight into what it takes to become a rugby legend. Paul O’Connell is the chairperson of the board that runs the tourist attraction and Emma describes how his input has greatly enhanced the experience.  The Venue, was initially funded through a €30m investment by the JP McManus Charitable Foundation. The Billionaire businessman has since donated it back to the people of Limerick City and Emma’s talks about what the future holds in store for the Venue. On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.