STUDENTS at the Kerry College of Further Education took over the canteen on Thursday morning for a special fundraiser for Jigsaw Kerry.

The Software Development and Games Development class in conjunction with KCFE hosted a retro, board gaming and FIFA gaming event and it eventually raised €240 for the mental health service..

“Jigsaw supports good mental health for people aged 12 to 25 which is the age group that college-going students fit into and for people who play games it’s a big issue,” said Colin McDaid, who was one of the student organisers, along with teachers Maria Brosnan and David Crowley. “We’ve had a great turnout, even better than we expected.”

Prizes included a €100 cash prize, a wireless bluetooth speaker, Razer mouse mat, wireless earphones and food vouchers. Each participant made a donation and got two game sessions as well as two entries into the final raffle.

Thanks was extended to the many local businesses who sponsored generous prizes for the event, as well as to Dylan Broderick, a KCFE music student, who provided music on the day.