Our school is a stones-throw from Páirc Uí Rinn G.A.A. grounds,
and Temple Hill, the home of Cork Constitution Rugby Club.Páirc Uí
Chaoimh is a ten-minute walk from the school.
2001 Running Squad after training at Páirc Uí Rinn |
Páirc
Uí Rinn
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This is the secondary stadium of the GAA in Cork and has
a capacity of 20,000 people.It was formerly known as Flower Lodge soccer
grounds and was home to the famous Cork soccer teams of yesteryear.The
Cork County Board purchased it in the 1990's and renamed it Páirc
Uí Rinn, in honour of the greatest hurler of them all - Christy
Ring.
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Cork
Consitution R.F.C.
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Main Pitch at Constitution FC |
Cork Con. is our local rugby rugby club and many of
our pupils are members there. "Con" have won the A.I.L.title
on two occasions and can boast of many Irish Internationals in their ranks.
Our teams regularly play games at the ground and the school maintains
close ties with the club.
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Our Boys Relay Teams at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. |
Páirc
Uí Chaoimh
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"De Park" as it is affectionately known, has
hosted many a memorable game involving the County team. Páirc Uí
Chaoimh has a capacity of over 40,000 people and is the biggest stadium
in the parish!Our runners take part in the Primary School Sports here
every year and it holds many fond memories for runners and teachers alike!
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