Over 1,200 children excel at Cairn Community Games Regional & Pitch & Putt Finals

Photo by Eddie Dee Photography

This past weekend, 10th and 11th August, we held our Regional & Pitch & Putt Finals in TUS Athlone, Regional Sports Hub in Clonmel and Westport Golf Club. All events were packed with enthusiasm, exceptional talent and community spirit. 

Throughout the weekend, children were cheered on by their families, friends, coaches, and a dedicated team of volunteers, showcased their passion and enjoyment throughout the events, resulting in a memorable day for all involved.

While the 2024 Paris Olympics drew to a close, the next generation of potential Olympians were participating in Cairn Community Games events across the country. Community Games has many notable past participants including Sarah Quinn and Mark English, who undoubtedly were an inspiration to the children this weekend.

Photo by Sean Kelly @seans_shots_

Tom Noonan, Head of Marketing at Cairn, expressed his pride in the event and the company's role as the title sponsor: “Cairn, proud title sponsor of Cairn Community Games, will invest €3 million over a four-year partnership. This is a perfect fit given the Company’s deep commitment to creating sustainable communities where people in Ireland can thrive. Over the course of this partnership, Cairn commits to increasing overall participation by 10% and delivering a support programme that enhances the competition and drives participation and awareness.”

Allen Parker, Chief Customer Officer at Bus Éireann, remarked: “We are proud to support Cairn Community Games and encourage everyone to use public transport when attending their events. Best of luck to all participants.”
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Gillian Clarke, Marketing Director at Fit Foods, added: “Fit Foods is proud to support Cairn Community Games, promoting health and wellbeing. It’s a joy to see such commitment from all involved.”

Photo by Eddie Dee Photography

Gerry McGuinness, President of Cairn Community Games, expressed his delight: “The Cairn Community Games Regional & Pitch & Putt Finals have been a resounding success, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our young participants. The joy and excitement this weekend highlight the importance of community and engaging in diverse activities from a young age. A big thank you to all the volunteers, families, and sponsors for their unwavering support.”
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Cairn Community Games Regional Athletics, National Track and Field, Outdoor Teams and Arts and Cultural Finals will take place in August and September with 3000 children expected to take part!

Photo by Sean Kelly @seans_shots_