Join Coláiste Phobal's inaugural 5km Fun Run/Walk fundraiser

Pictured above at the launch of the first 5k Fun Run/Walk, set to take place on Sunday, March 9 at 10am are (seated) Claire Dooley (Parents Assoc.), Seán Óg Keeshan (Chairperson Parents Assoc.), Marie Maher (Secretary Parents Assoc.), Fiona Dunford (Chairperson Board of Management) (standing) Pat McCabe (Credit Union Board), Martha Hogan (PCU), Jack Flynn (Principal), Mary Crean, Billy Newman and Coláiste Phobal students Kate O’Toole, Lauren Lynch, Emily Whyte, Emma Kirwan, Ciara Crofton, Aoibhe McAndrew, Margaret O’ Gorman (CPR), Tracey Hynes (PCU) and Brian King CEO Premier Credit Union. Photo: PJ Wright

The Parents Association of Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré, in conjunction with it’s main sponsor, Premier Credit Union is excited to announce its first-ever 5k Fun Run/Walk, set to take place on Sunday, March 9 at 10am.

This community event aims to raise funds for the Wellbeing Development program at Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré - promoting physical and mental fitness, teamwork, and school spirit among students, teachers, families, and community members.

The 5k Fun Run/Walk is a highly anticipated event that will bring together the entire community in support of a great cause. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun and healthy activities while contributing to the wellbeing of the students at Coláiste Phobal.

The secondary school is dedicated to fostering the wellbeing of its students through various initiatives, including 'Kindness Week', guest speakers and workshops, school trips, and whole-school activities.

The funds raised from the 5k Fun Run/Walk will support these initiatives and provide resources to promote student and staff wellbeing.

Students who are taking part will be out and about gathering sponsorship on their cards for the event and there is also a draw for prizes to those who buy lines with Bank of Ireland kindly sponsoring tickets to upcoming Munster games in Thomond Park. Everyone is welcome to walk the route and take part.

For the more competitive participants chip and pin timing for the event is also available, with trophies on the day available for the best adult male and female times along with the best male and female student times. Registration for timing is available through social media links on the school's Instagram and Facebook pages.

Alternatively, anyone wishing to participate can email funrun@cpr.ie The school’s parent’s association are also extremely grateful to Brian King and the Board of Premier Credit Union for their very generous sponsorship of the event.

“Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré 5k Fun Run/Walk. We look forward to seeing you there.”