Cross Border Olympic Torch Jamboree

Caption: Pictured are pupils from St Mary’s PS Teemore; Kesh PS; St Paul’s National School Sligo; St Joseph’s Boys’ National School Sligo and Mary Immaculate Girls’ National School Sligo who took part in the Cross Border Olympic Torch Sports Jamboree at the Lakeland Forum to coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Enniskillen, as part of the Peace III Project, 'Developing a Shared Society Through Youth Sport'.

The Western Education and Library Board (WELB) in partnership with Sligo Vocational Education Committee (VEC) recently organised a Cross Border Olympic Torch Sports Jamboree at the Lakeland Forum to coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Enniskillen, as part of the Peace III Project, 'Developing a Shared Society Through Youth Sport'.

Funding received from the European Union Peace and Reconciliation Programme, enabled the project to facilitate 100 students from 5 primary schools from the WELB and Sligo VEC, namely, St Mary’s PS Teemore; Kesh PS; St Paul’s National School Sligo; St Joseph’s Boys’ National School Sligo and Mary Immaculate Girls’ National School Sligo.

The cross border and cross community event provided an opportunity for students to take part in activities such as jujitsu, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, athletics and boxercise.

Ryan Cunningham, WELB Sports Development Officer, said: “The atmosphere in Enniskillen combined with the young people’s excitement added to the experience of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The children thoroughly enjoyed the various activities organised.  I would like to thank all the schools and youth sport coaches that took part in the event and Fermanagh District Council for their assistance on the day.”

Speaking after the event, Kesh PS Principal, Jill Parkinson, said: “A memorable day was had for all involved with the children participating fully in a varied range of organised sporting activities coordinated by specialised coaches.”