Affidea Ireland Primary Schools Cross Country 2017

Affidea Ireland’s Primary Schools Cross Country event took place in the Carlow Hurling Club again this year, with a record turnout of nearly 1,000 athletes.

All six races were fiercely contested, with Olympian and Affidea Brand Ambassador Thomas Barr on hand to present medals to the top ten in each race and the top 3 school teams, with spot prizes for all finishers.

Thomas said on the day; “I had a great day meeting, greeting, presenting medals and posing for selfies, which reminded me of a typical wet cross country event! It was amazing to see such a large number of schools and students in the locality taking part in what was such a simple and effective event. It got kids active and out of the classroom, having fun.”

Affidea Client Relationship Executive Munster and Irish rugby legend David Corkery presented a €500 sports voucher from the #AffideaFmaily to the school who showed the greatest sportsmanship. He commented; “While all schools could have won this fantastic prize, the eventual winners were Gaelscoil Ceatharlach, with Head Teacher Ruairi O’Broin accepting the award for their continued support and efforts to bring over 160 kids out. The kids didn’t let the bad weather dampen their spirits and some even braved it out to run in their uniforms!”

John Hayden from St. Laurence O’Toole Athletic Club added; “Great credit must go to all the schools and their teachers, with help from Presentation College and Gaelcholaiste Carlow. Thanks also to Carlow Hurling Club for allowing us to use their fantastic grounds. The reaction from the kids, schools and parents was heart-warming, and they can’t wait until the next big event!”

Our #AffideaFamily is looking forward to tomorrow’s #PrimarySchoolsXC with @TomBarr247 & €500 for the winners from our own David Corkery! 🤸 https://t.co/6VvNSdJweA

— Affidea Ireland (@AffideaIreland) September 26, 2017

Perfect cross country weather today for the @AffideaIreland Primary Schools Cross Country Champs in Carlow🙈. See ye there!

— Thomas Barr (@TomBarr247) September 27, 2017

@TomBarr247 Irish Olympian pictured presenting medals at the @AffideaIreland/@SLOTAC primary schools xcountry championships. Congratulations pic.twitter.com/Tj7DLlmtUy

— Tom Finn (@TomFinnAffidea) September 27, 2017

And everyone in high spirits despite the typically wet cross country weather! Great event, fair play and congrats to all athletes! https://t.co/Rpcd9b5RaI

— Thomas Barr (@TomBarr247) September 27, 2017

@AffideaIreland / @SLOTAC schools championships with presentations by @TomBarr247 and #affideafamily David Corkery and @JamesPatMcDaid1 pic.twitter.com/VMYCa79ASD

— Tom Finn (@TomFinnAffidea) September 28, 2017

Congrats to the 700+ primary school kids who took part-everyone’s a winner! Our #AffideaFamily is proud to support children’s #AffideaHealth https://t.co/M6Nrawj8BC

— Affidea Ireland (@AffideaIreland) September 28, 2017

@cgscoil Carlow winners of the @AffideaIreland €500 Voucher presented by @IrishRugby international & #affideafamily David Corkery. Congrats pic.twitter.com/liDrjBHTKL

— Tom Finn (@TomFinnAffidea) September 28, 2017

@TomBarr247 without doubt the greatest sporting ambassador EVER provided inspiration to 1,000 children @AffideaIreland @SLOTAC championship pic.twitter.com/ndNnAJfI4R

— Tom Finn (@TomFinnAffidea) September 30, 2017

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