James for transplant games

James Nolan will represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games in Canada in July. He will compete in the 400-metre and 800-metre track events

The Kilcullen businessman has previously won medals for Ireland internationally in transplant games. He is the 2004 Kildare Person of the Year, and founder of the Punchestown Kidney Research fundraising organisation.

The 27-strong Irish team going to London, Ontario, will include Newbridge transplant games medallist Sonia Treacy.

—Brian Byrne.