Write a commentThe Annual Primary Schools Cross Country will take place in the beautiful setting of Kilbroney Park next Tuesday 20th May 2014 from 10.00am till 1.00pm with many local schools involved.
The Mayor Cllr Mickey Ruane , Mr Hugh Murphy Chairman of the Sports Development Committee, Mr Gerry McAnuff Race Coordinator, and Aislinn Crossey the current 800m Senior Champion came together to launch the event earlier this week.
Mayor of Newry & Mourne, Cllr Mickey Ruane said “I wish to congratulate all those Primary Schools in the District who support this event, the Council appreciates that it requires substantial effort by the Schools to make this event the success that it is. Despite this extra work, there is no doubt that the event enriches the school programme and the wide range of prizes to be won ensures that a maximum number of young people are recognised for their achievement and are motivated to continue running after the event.”
Elite athlete Miss Aislinn Crossey took time out from her busy schedule to launch the Cross Country. Aislinn under the instruction of her coach Mr Kookie O’Hagan is the Current Irish senior champion, she finished 4th in the European Juniors last July with a personal best time of 2.03. Aislinn has just left the Sacred Heart Grammar school and is planning to go to University in Dublin.
Mr Hugh Murphy Chairman of the Sports Development Committee said “To think that Aisling started her running career at the Newry and Mourne Cross Country Primary School event when she was a p4 student at Ballyholland Primary School. The Committee are delighted to have her onboard motivating other young people in the area”
Mrs. Ciara Lowe, Disability Liaison & Sports Development Officer for Newry & Mourne District Council said that:
“It is forecast that at least 800 young people from all parts of the District will participate in this event and I would wish to acknowledge the input from the Organisers, Mr Gerry McAnuff Race Co-ordinator, his volunteers and the Sports Development Committee”.
