In pictures: Having fun at “Lá Spraoi” sports event at Cork's MTU

The event was for children with physical disabilities at MTU Athletics track.
In pictures: Having fun at “Lá Spraoi” sports event at Cork's MTU

Sprint race action at the "Lá Spraoi" athletic sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU Athletics track. Approximately 115 children from national schools across Cork got a chance to represent their schools in competition. The event is now in its 4th year and is run by a team of approximately 30 national school teachers and retired teachers, as part of the Cork Primary School Sports (Lúthchleasa Bhunscoileanna Chorcaí). Picture: Larry Cummins

Enjoying the “Lá Spraoi” athletic sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU Athletics track, where more than 115 children from across Cork got a chance to represent their schools in the competition, were:

1. Charlie Clifford and Emilia Howard from Scoil Mhártín, Kilworth.

 Charlie Clifford and Emilia Howard.
Charlie Clifford and Emilia Howard.

2. A delighted Blake Byrne, Brooklodge NS, with parents Pamela and Richard, and brother Bevan.

 A delighted Blake Byrne, Brooklodge NS with parents Pamela and Richard and brother Bevan.
A delighted Blake Byrne, Brooklodge NS with parents Pamela and Richard and brother Bevan.

3. That winning feeling... Jack Long, Timoleague NS.

Jack Long.
Jack Long.

4. Olivia Jennings and Raya Murphy competing at the “Lá Spraoi”.

 Olivia Jennings and Raya Murphy.
Olivia Jennings and Raya Murphy.

5. Thomás Ó Murchú, Gaelcsoil an Ghoirt Álainn.

 Thomás Ó Murchú, Gaelcsoil an Ghoirt Álainn.
Thomás Ó Murchú, Gaelcsoil an Ghoirt Álainn.

Pictures: Larry Cummins

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