Junior infants help Minister Norma Foley cut the ribbon to officially open the new astroturf facilities at St Brendan’s NS Fenit last Thursday with Fr Francis Nolan and Principal Aisling O’Sullivan.IT was a truly momentous day at St Brendan’s NS Fenit on Thursday last when their new Astroturf pitch was officially opened.
After many years of fundraising through the Fenit Coastal Cycle, enough funds were generated to install the new surface on the grounds of what was originally a conventional outdoor tarmac basketball and football court.
It marked the culmination of the hard work and endeavour of volunteers, participants, and local supporters who have contributed over a number of years to bring the project to fruition.
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Fr Francis Nolan performed the blessing on the new facility with special guest on the day Minister Norma Foley giving an inspiring and hopeful speech, emphasising the great fun and memories that the pitch will generate for the children and teachers with the legacy of sporting activities it will create.
The lucky children clearly enjoyed the event and they obviously were all very excited at the prospect of using the wonderful pitch for their fun sport activities for the rest of their time at St Brendan’s National School, Fenit .
The junior infants were stars of the show cutting the ribbon with Minister Foley on a day which will live long in the memory of the school community. Scroll down for photos…
Fr Francis Nolan performs the blessing.
Minister Norma Foley and Fr Francis Nolan with pupils..
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The impressive new facilities at St Brendan’s NS Fenit.
Pupils enjoying the fun on the day.
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