The St Patrick’s Day Virtual Snake Trail Challenge in Carysfort Park was a great success with loads of local kids having fun exercising in the sun.

Congratulations to the eagle-eyed Harry Moran from the 2008 group who was the overall winner with the correct number of 64 snakes and a lap time of 3.32.

Runners up Mia Moran (2010), Gráinne Hunt (2008) and Aisling O’Connor (non-club) also spotted them all. 68 children entered the draw submitting snake numbers and run times and all age groups were well represented. The fastest run time for the park lap 920m lap was a super 3.23 by Senan Cullen from 2008. The prize draw winner was Sarah McCarthy from 2012. €20 one4all Vouchers are on the way to Senan, Harry and Sarah. €5 On a Platter vouchers to Gráinne, Aisling and Mia.

Well done to all.

Many thanks to Audrey and Nuala for organising the Snake Trail Challenge and Jenny for running a COVID eye over the course. Thanks also to the Casey family for their laminator and Esme Hunt for lending us her cuddly snakes.

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