SPA National School will once again hold the ‘Donal Walsh Spa 6K Challenge’ this month.
This hugely popular event was first held in 2014 and has become a firm favourite on the community calendar in the Spa.
Over the years the event has gone from strength to strength but the upcoming event on Sunday, May 26, promises to be better than ever. The whole school community is busy organising another family fun day in honour of Donal, their past pupil.
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“Everyone seems to really enjoy this day out!” said school principal Peter Linehan. “We want to yet again honour Donal in a special way and so the committee is working to create an event where people of all ages and fitness levels can come together for a few hours, have fun and ‘live life’ just as Donal urged us all to. The “live life” message is just as relevant today as it was in 2014!”
“It really is a triumph of hardwork and teamwork. Huge credit must go to our parents’ association who have been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to ensure that everything will be ready on the day,” added Peter.
The school will certainly be a hive of activity with a fabulous market in operation and children from 6th class coordinating fun games and challenges for young and old all day.
The Parent’s Association is also organising a beautiful food court on site with hot food, ice creams, teas and tasty treats also being served up as well. There will be face painters, live music and Ronaldo Fanzini, King of Mayhem will host a lively show to entertain everyone.
However, the main event of the day will again be the ‘Spa 6K Challenge’ a 6 km looped run/walk starting and finishing at the school. Donal’s parents Fionbarr & Elma will yet again officially start the run/walk at 11.30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to come along and register from 10.00 a.m. on the morning, but they can also pre register at the school. Please call 066 7136618 or e mail info@spanationalschool.ie for full details.
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