Cork Sporting Stars for Supermac’s Cobh Official Opening

Cork football and hurling stars will be celebrating the official opening of Supermac’s, 1/2 Casement Square, Cobh this Saturday, 5^th February at 1.00pm.  The sports stars will be joined by a very special guest – the Sam Maguire!  Members of the Cork Senior Football and Hurling teams are looking forward to meeting fans young and old at the event, with an opportunity for fans to have their pict ure taken with the legendary cup and their sporting heroes.  Some of the sports stars will be donating their old sports gear to the Sports Aid collection which will be redistributed amongst schools, sports clubs and organisations in Cobh city and county.

Supermac’s is backing the collection of sports gear and equipment that has been grown out of or will not be used again.  Voluntary organisation Sports Aid will organise the passing on of sports gear and equipment to organisations that are in need of it but may not have the resources to purchase the equipment themselves including schools, sports clubs and organisations throughout Cobh.  The collection will run from Saturday, 5^th February to Sunday, 13^th February in Supermac’s, Cobh.

Commenting on the official opening of Supermac’s, Cobh, Managing Director of Supermac’s, Pat McDonagh, says, “Supermac’s is looking forward to welcoming some of the best footballers and hurlers in the country to the official opening of Supermac’s, Cobh.  We’re delighted they’re attending the event and supporting Sports Aid.”

McDonagh continues “Sport has a strong, encouraging influence on young people – something which is invaluable for their development.  This year may be more difficult for people to get their hands on the equipment they need to get started or improve their performance in various sports, something which has been recognised by Sports Aid Director Niall McNeilus.  Supermac’s hopes the Sports Aid collection will be well supported in Cobh, giving people new opportunities in various sporting disciplines.”

Sports Aid anticipates a much increased demand for sports gear and equipment in Cobh due to funding cuts.  Sports Aid needs all types of sports gear and equipment including football boots, Astroturf boots, footballs, hurleys, sliotars, helmets, rugby balls, equestrian tack and golf clubs.  Should people have heavy sports equipment at home such as old treadmills, rowing machines, equestrian equipment, free weights or bicycles they wish to pass on, Sports Aid will take their details in Supermac’s, Cobh to arrange a suitable date for collection.  All sports gear and equipment must be in good condition and cleaned before it can be accepted by Sports Aid.

To apply for consideration by Sports Aid in Cobh please e-mail sportsaid@supermacs.ie.