Hosted by Great Island Athletics, the event featured 12 races from 1st to 6th class, with young athletes taking on the course in a day that combined energy, excitement, and strong community support. Schools from across the island were represented, with classmates, teachers, and families creating a vibrant and encouraging atmosphere throughout.
A new addition to this year’s programme, The Great Island Way, provided a participation focused opportunity for children of all abilities to be part of the day in a relaxed and inclusive setting, reflecting the club’s commitment to ensuring that every child feels welcome in sport.
The event was expertly guided by MC and five time Olympian Rob Heffernan, whose presence added to the occasion and helped drive the day’s positive energy from start to finish in the unique woodland setting of Cuskinny Court.
Speaking after the event, club spokesperson Trevor Cummins, said, “Days like this show what can happen when a community comes together. It is about giving every child the chance to take part, to feel included, and to enjoy being active outdoors.”
Organisers paid tribute to their sponsors and supporters, including Caltech Electrical Supplies, Garveys SuperValu Cobh, Eurospar Newtown Cobh, Neodyne, Port of Cork and Cork County Council, as well as the team at Cuskinny Court for hosting the event.
Participating schools included: Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, Gaelscoil Cobh, St Mary’s National School, Scoil Ioasef Naofa, and Walterstown National School.
With medals shared across all five schools, the depth of emerging talent on Great Island was clear to see. Both team trophies went the way of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, who now hold the titles of Kings and Queens of the Cross. It is a pathway that is only beginning, one that will see Great Island Athletics continue to grow and establish itself as a force in the years ahead.
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