Kieran Donaghy with schoolchildren of Derryquay National School just before he raised the Active School Flag. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
KIERAN DONAGHY was the special guest on hand at Derryquay National School to raise the school’s new Active School Flag which they have just been awarded.
Many of the tiny school’s 40-plus students gathered excitedly for the arrival of ‘the Star’ and they were not disappointed when the big man arrived.
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While there, Donaghy, spoke to children explaining that if they work harder, they will reap the rewards, drawing a comparison between the Active Flag Award success for Derryquay and Kerry’s All-Ireland triumph in Croke Park last September.
The Active School Flag award recognises schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and active school community.
“This is a result of the energy and dedication of teachers, parent and children and the support of members of the community and sporting organisations,” read a statement from the Derryquay National School.
The award is given by the Department of Education and Skills and is open to primary, post primary, special schools and Youthreach centres.
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Kieran Donaghy raises the Active School Flag at Derryquay National School. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Schoolchildren on the lookout for Kieran Donaghy, before his arrival at Derryquay National School. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Derryquay schoolchildren are all ears while Kieran Donaghy speaks to them. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Kieran Donaghy with Derryquay National School kids. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the raising of the Active School Flag at Derryquay National School were, from left: John Fitzgibbon, James Allman, Marie O’Sullivan and Sheila Sayers. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Principal of Derryquay National School, Siobhan Uí Dhonaill, with some of the schoolchildren. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Schoolchildren of Derryquay National School at the raising of the Active School Flag. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
