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Maura O’Sullivan, Carol O’Sullivan and Yuliya Meriakri at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a glorious Sunday morning in Tralee Town Park as families gathered for a fundraiser for a local school.
The community from St John’s Parochial School in Ashe Street were out in force for a fun run to raise funds for school yard and play space upgrades.
“We’re delighted with the turnout from the school community and we’ve a lovely day for it here,” said Principal Mike O’Toole.
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“We thank them for supporting us and we’ve already raised over €2,000 on the gofundme page. It’s been great to see people come out for to support the event. With the funds we’re hoping to put down an astro-pitch/multi-play surface in an area at the school,” said Mike.
After a warm-up, the participants set off on 2k and 5k routes around the Park just after 11am and there was a lovely atmosphere generated by the close-knit school community. Scroll down for photos…
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Grace Kemple, Theo Bastible, Emer Kemple and Sarah Kemple at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kane Brassil, Marie O’Flaherty and June Noonan at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Katie Treacy and Amy Auchincloss with Dorian and Alexandra O’Keeffe, Joshua Auchincloss and Aoife Drummey at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Alice McCoy, Muireann McCoy, Danny Murphy and Ciara Culloty at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Steph Lawlor, Sara Clifford and Lisa Mulvihill at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ogemdi and Emma Ohomele with Colette Price at the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Taking off on the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Taking off on the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Taking off on the St John’s Parochial School run in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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