In pictures: All the action as 6,000 kids take part in Cork City sports day

 

Approx 6,000 children from national schools across the county attended the Cork Primary School Sports at Munster Technological University (MTU) on Thursday 01.06.2023.
Picture: Brian Lougheed

Boys from Coomhola NS, Ballylickey

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Boys from Coomhola NS, Ballylickey

A determined Jack Casey, Farran NS taking part in the relay races.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

A determined Jack Casey, Farran NS taking part in the relay races.

Boys relay race at the Cork Primary School Sports

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Boys relay race at the Cork Primary School Sports

Robert Leahy, Timoleague NS in action in the boys relay races

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Robert Leahy, Timoleague NS in action in the boys relay races

Peter Sarsfield, Kilworth NS in action in the boys relay races

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Peter Sarsfield, Kilworth NS in action in the boys relay races

Ava Hegarty, Lisgriffin NS competing in a sprint heat

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Ava Hegarty, Lisgriffin NS competing in a sprint heat
Jessie O'Suilleabhain, Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Ballyphehane still manages a smile despite a fall across the finish line as he took the win in his U7 boys sprint heat
Jessie O'Suilleabhain, Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Ballyphehane still manages a smile despite a fall across the finish line as he took the win in his U7 boys sprint heat
Jessie O'Suilleabhain, Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Ballyphehane still manages a smile despite a fall across the finish line as he took the win in his U7 boys sprint heat

Jessie O'Suilleabhain, Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Ballyphehane still manages a smile despite a fall across the finish line as he took the win in his U7 boys sprint heat

Picture: Larry Cummins

Dara O'Rourke, Scoil Bhride, Crossmahon (Bandon) with his trophy for a heat win in the U7 race.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Dara O'Rourke, Scoil Bhride, Crossmahon (Bandon) with his trophy for a heat win in the U7 race.

Sean O'Leary, Scoil Mhuire NS, Schull

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Sean O'Leary, Scoil Mhuire NS, Schull

Making waves.. Girls from Kealkill NS watch the action from the stand

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Making waves.. Girls from Kealkill NS watch the action from the stand

COUNTY CHAMPIONS.... Gods Power Ona-Kelly (u7) and Robert O'Connor (u10) from Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Carrigtwohill

Picture:  Larry Cummins

COUNTY CHAMPIONS.... Gods Power Ona-Kelly (u7) and Robert O'Connor (u10) from Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Carrigtwohill

Jonathan Bowens, Ballymartle NS wins his heat

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Jonathan Bowens, Ballymartle NS wins his heat

Conor Cremin, St Lachteens NS, Donoughmore

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Conor Cremin, St Lachteens NS, Donoughmore

Eoin Hayes takes a win in the U11 sprint

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Eoin Hayes takes a win in the U11 sprint

Boys competing at the Cork Primary School

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Boys competing at the Cork Primary School

Brian Crowley, Knockskeagh NS crosses the finish line in the boys relay heats

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Brian Crowley, Knockskeagh NS crosses the finish line in the boys relay heats

Boys on the start line for their sprint race

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Boys on the start line for their sprint race

Gearoid O'Keeffe, Knockavilla NS crosses the finish line

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Gearoid O'Keeffe, Knockavilla NS crosses the finish line

Noah Traynor, Goggins Hill NS with his mum Michelle Traynor

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Noah Traynor, Goggins Hill NS with his mum Michelle Traynor

A smiling James O'Donnabhain, Under 13 Cork County Champion, from Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Ballincollig with parents Donal O'Donovan and Bridget Cleary

Picture:  Larry Cummins

A smiling James O'Donnabhain, Under 13 Cork County Champion, from Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Ballincollig with parents Donal O'Donovan and Bridget Cleary

U8 COUNTY CHAMPION.... Charlie Cummins, St Joseph's NS completed two-in-a-row county final wins, pictured with teacher Sean O'Loinsigh and dad Trevor Cummins

Picture:  Larry Cummins

U8 COUNTY CHAMPION.... Charlie Cummins, St Joseph's NS completed two-in-a-row county final wins, pictured with teacher Sean O'Loinsigh and dad Trevor Cummins

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