Tipperary National School celebrate victory at annual Credit Union Quiz

Teacher Mr Toby Clancy, Back L to R the Under 11 team, Henry Cassin, Seán Roche and Casper Bieniek. Front L to R: the Under-13 team, Alojzy Karczewski, Cillian Conran, Kian Prout, and Seán Ryan.

placeholder image — Teacher Mr Toby Clancy, Back L to R the Under 11 team, Henry Cassin, Seán Roche and Casper Bieniek. Front L to R: the Under-13 team, Alojzy Karczewski, Cillian Conran, Kian Prout, and Seán Ryan.

St Peter and Paul CBS National School, Clonmel, was victorious at the annual Credit Union Quiz, held on Sunday, 9th February, in the Talbot Hotel

St Peter and Paul CBS National School was victorious at the annual Credit Union Quiz, held on Sunday, 9th February, in the Talbot Hotel.

24 teams from 13 local primary schools in South Tipperary competed in the table quiz, entering under two categories, under 11s and under 13s.

96 local students tackled more than 10 rounds of general knowledge questions. The topics ranged from history, geography, sports, and popular culture to questions testing the students' knowledge of the local credit union.

A proud tradition for over thirty years, the Irish League of Credit Unions runs the competition, with events nationwide. Thousands of national school children will participate, starting at the' credit union' level within their local community.

St Peter and Paul CBS National School were successful in both the under 11s and under 13s categories. Next month, they will compete at the regional heats, known as the Chapter Stage, in Dungarvan. Successful candidates will continue to the nationals at the RDS in Dublin for the final test of knowledge.

Kathleen Halpin, Director of Clonmel Credit Union, commented: "It's great to give the children information that opens their minds and makes them think about things. The Credit Union Quiz covers everything from school subjects to general knowledge and credit union topics. It's amazing to see how engaged the children get—looking things up, learning, and enjoying the challenge. It's a big event for them, for their schools, and for their families, and it creates such a positive atmosphere where they all come together. Clonmel Credit Union would like to congratulate both St Peter and Paul CBS School teams on their success. We wish them every success in the Chapter stage."

Over 250 people gathered in a packed ballroom at the Talbot Hotel filled with teachers, parents, grandparents, and friends to cheer on and celebrate the knowledge buffs in the Clonmel Credit Union. The winning school, St Peter and Paul CBS National School, took home a trophy and a contribution to the school.