A Wexford school has won a massive €50,000 to upgrade their sports facilities…
Tara Hill National School, a primary school in North Wexford just outside of Gorey, has just won €50,000 to upgrade their sports facilities.
Over 1,000 schools entered the competition, a campaign which was organised and supported by international supermarket Aldi.
Schools took part in a ‘sticker competition’. For every €30 spent at Aldi, the shopper received a ‘sticker’ of an Irish rugby player. The aim for each school was to fill the sticker booklet.
Former Irish rugby international and all-time great Paul O’Connell announced the winner over RTE radio this morning.
“This year has presented huge challenges for parents, teachers and students alike and it is highlighted I think the importance of sport for our well-being irrespective of our age.
“Congratulations to all the schools that took part and I am sure the €50,000 will be well spent by the schools management to help with the development of their school’s sports facilities,” O’Connell said.
Two primary schools won top prizes; both Tara Hill National School, Gorey, Co. Wexford and Scoil Naomh Bríd, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow won €50,000 each to help upgrade their school’s sports facilities. An additional €10,000 was given to another ten schools, which brought the total to €200,000.
If you’re looking to advertise on Wexford Weekly, please check out our advertising rates here & then drop us an email.
Register Now! For as little as €3 annually…
Soon, some of our content will be restricted. By registering, you will have access to all of Wexford Weekly’s content and you’ll also be supporting a growing independent brand. We thank you for your continued support.
– Access to all content
– Improved, premium features
– Discounts on products
– First to know about future buses
– Discounts on future events
For a 3 Euro Subscription, click here.
For a 6 Euro Subscription, click here.
