WATCH: Limerick Hurler raises Green and Amber flags at Limerick school

THERE was great excitement at Scoil Chaitríona in Cappamore as Limerick hurler Darragh O'Donovan raised the schools latest Green and Amber Flag. 

Limerick You're a Lady and Dreams by the cranberries were snag by the students as both Darragh and principal, Mrs.Nicola Blake, spoke about the fantastic achievement of gaining two new flags for the national school.

Limerick's midfielder was delighted to hear the songs him and his teammates celebrated to after wining their fourth All-Ireland title a few months ago. 

O'Donovan also stated "I know ye are all mad hurling supporters here and one piece of advice I would give everyone is to listen to your teachers and coaches and also continue to keep practicing, even if that means hitting a ball of a wall, it all counts."

The first flag the school was awarded was the Pieta Amber Flag, which recognises the efforts of schools communities in creating a healthy and inclusive environment that supports mental wellbeing. 

Mrs Blake stated at the ceremony "The most important education we can give our children is how to look after themselves and their mental health, we established a committee and we created a wellness board for positive affirmations."

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The second flag that was raised was the schools eight Green Flag which focused on global citizen ship and marine biology.

Scoil Chartíona participated in a river clean-up in Cappamore while also learning about the effects plastic has on our ocean.

Huge work has been put into gaining the flags for by both the teachers and students at the school and the occasion was made even more exciting with the appearance of a Limerick hurler.