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With James O’Donoghue were Ciara, Caoimhe, Cian and Kelly Fitzgerald. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THERE was a fantastic treat for the pupils of Blennerville National School on Friday when Kerry star, James O’Donoghue, visited to raise their Active Schools Flag and their second Green Flag for Conserving Energy in our Environment.
The kids gathered excitedly for the arrival of ‘Jod’ and there were massive cheers when the 2014 Player of the Year appeared in the school yard.
O’Donoghue spoke to the children about the importance of staying active and if they were ever out kicking ball to make sure to practice with their left and right feet.
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In capturing the Active Flag, Blennerville, teamed up with local running group ‘Born to Run’ as part of an initiative that saw pupils in the school running the length and breath of the area over the course of the year.
Their Blennerville National School 5k/10k Road Race will take place on Sunday June 28 and take off from Blennerville Windmill at 10am (see previous story here).
The Active School Flag award recognises schools that promote physical activity and an active school community.
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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James O’Donoghue raises the Green Flag at Blennerville National School. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
James O’Donoghue, chats and signs autographs for the excited Blennerville school children. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Three generations in one photo, with James O’Donoghue were from left: Martina, Fionn and Caoimhe Dairo and Lily Kelliher. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Blennerville National School principal holds James O’Donoghue to the promise that he’ll be back with Sam to Blennerville, should Kerry triumph this year. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
James O’Donoghue, chats and signs autographs for the excited Blennerville school children. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
