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First place in the Under 13 age category at the Cara Credit Union Schools Quiz at the Kerry Sports Academy on Sunday were Listellick NS. Pictured are Philip Lynch, Siobhan Donnelly , Quiz master Pat Duffy , Pa Laide CEO Cara Credit Union Kerry and Pa Burke. In front; Sophie Brick, Moira Butler, David Ahern and Joseph Field with teacher Susan Wrenn. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
CARA Credit Union held The Noreen Lynch Annual Schools Quiz on Sunday last in the Kerry Sports Academy.
However, they were not alone as 25,000 primary school children all over Ireland tested their brain power at their annual Credit Union Schools Quiz.
The questions compiled nationally by primary school teachers covered such general topics as geography, history, music, literature and sport.
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Cara Credit Union were delighted to host 64 teams from 33 primary schools throughout Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff, Causeway and surrounding areas as 256 children battled it out in a nerve-wracking competition.
The theme of the 2023 Credit Union School Quiz was ‘Get your Brain in Gear’ and indeed they did, with almost near perfect scoring rounds.
The aim of the Credit Union School Quiz is to encourage local children to work together and see what they are capable of achieving as part of a team.
Speaking about the quiz Pa Laide, CEO of Cara Credit Union said; “We were delighted with the support from all the schools who battled it out for the fun filled action packed two hours. With the talent in the room it’s obvious that the future is in safe hands. Our thanks to all the schools, students and their families and of course to the Cara Credit Union’s team for making this event one of the biggest events on the school calendar.”
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In the Under 11 age category, the winners had to be decided by a tie-breaker with Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn coming out on top, 2nd place went to Castlegregory National School and in 3rd place Spa National School.
In the Under 13 age category, Listellick secured first place with another tie-breaker to decide on 2nd and 3rd places. After a nail-biting round Scartaglen came in 2nd, very closely followed by Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn in 3rd place.
Siobhan Donnelly, Marketing Manager said; “We are humbled with the support we receive from our local schools and together we wish to improve financial literacy for our future generations. The School Quiz along the Art Competition are two of the highlights of our year and we encourage all our younger members to get involved. This year we have also launched a youth Current Account with a globally accepted Mastercard debit card”.
First and second place winners in both categories will now go on to represent Cara Credit Union at the next stage of Credit Unions Schools Quiz, the Chapter (regional) round of the National Schools Quiz. Scroll down for photos…
First place in the Under 11 age category at the Cara Credit Union Schools Quiz at the Kerry Sports Academy on Sunday were Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn. Pictured; Donal O’Sullivan, Siobhan Donnelly , Pa Laide CEO Cara Credit Union Kerry , Quiz master Pat Duffy, Liam Ó Conchubhair principal and Philip Lynch. In front: Darragh O’Conchubhair, Mairead Ní Dhubhlainn, Katelynn Nic an tSaoir and Elliott Hudson. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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Third place in the Under 11 age category at the Cara Credit Union Schools Quiz at the Kerry Sports Academy on Sunday were Spa National School. Pictured is Peter Linehan Principal, Siobhan Donnelly, Pa Laide CEO Cara Credit Union Kerry, Quiz master Pat Duffy and Philip Lynch. In front is Tadhg Gilligan, Grace Foley, Ben Stack and Katie Falvey. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Third place in the Under 13 age category at the Cara Credit Union Schools Quiz at the Kerry Sports Academy on Sunday were Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn. Pictured are; Donal O’Sullivan, Siobhan Donnelly, Pa Laide CEO Cara Credit Union, Quiz master Pat Duffy, Liam Ó Conchubhair principal, Philip Lynch and Ciara Coakley. In front: Aine Ní Dhubhlainn, Daire Ó Murchú, Tadhg Ó Sé and Sean O’Loingsigh. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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Second place in the Under 11 age category at the Cara Credit Union Schools Quiz at the Kerry Sports Academy on Sunday were Castlegregory National School. Pictured; Pa Laide CEO Cara Credit Union Kerry, Sheieann Behan, Quiz master Pat Duffy and Philip Lynch. Pictured front: Tadhg O’Neill, Kayla O’Neill, Kieran Flynn and Robyn O’Flynn. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Second place in the Under 13 age category at the Cara Credit Union Schools Quiz at the Kerry Sports Academy on Sunday were Scartaglen NS. Pictured are Pa Burke, Siobhan Donnelly, Quiz master Pat Duffy, Pa Laide CEO Cara Credit Union and Philip Lynch. In front: Frank Salmon, Fionn Browne, Matthew O’Sullivan and Liam O’Connor from Scartaglen NS. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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