Donegal’s Raphoe Central NS reaches Ulster final of Ireland's Fittest
Supported by Irish fruit importer Fyffes and tracked online, the purpose of the competition, launched in December and now in its fourth year, is to promote the importance of exercise, fitness and healthy eating amongst young people
Donegal’s Raphoe Central National School is one of four primary schools to have qualified for the live Ulster final of this year’s competition to find Ireland’s Fittest School 2025.
Supported by Irish fruit importer Fyffes and tracked online, the purpose of the competition, launched in December and now in its fourth year, is to promote the importance of exercise, fitness and healthy eating amongst young people.
The Ulster final will take place at Dungannon Leisure Centre, Co Tyrone, in early May, after which the top school from each of the Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster provincial finals will then progress to the grand final in Athlone on May 19. Hosted by one of Ireland’s best-known Olympians – sprinter David Gillick – the prize package will include €8,000 worth of sports equipment and the title of ‘Ireland’s Fittest School 2025’.
The three other schools taking part in the Ulster final will be Scoil Mhuire Lacken, Cavan; St. John's Primary School, Gilford and Crosserlough National School, Cavan.