Supermac’s Brings Sports Aid to Cobh

Supermac’s, 1/2 Casement Square, Cobh will mark the opening of it’s new restaurant on Saturday, 5^th February with a collection of sports equipment which will be redistributed amongst schools, sports clubs and organisations in Cobh through voluntary organisation Sports Aid.  The opening of Supermac’s, Cobh will be a fun filled family day starting at 1.00pm with some very special guests.

Supermac’s is backing the collection of sports gear and equipment that has been grown out of or will not be used again by voluntary organisation Sports Aid.  The sports gear and equipment will be passed on 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.

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.

Commenting on the Sports Aid initiative, Managing Director of Supermac’s Pat McDonagh, says, “Supermac’s is delighted to facilitate Sports Aid with its collection of sports gear and equipment in Cobh.  We’ve seen over the last few years with cuts in funding to schools and sports organisations that there is more of a need than ever for an organisation such as this.  Sport has a strong, encouraging influence on young people, something which is invaluable for their development.  This coming 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 this collection will be well supported in Cobh, giving people new opportunities in various sporting disciplines.”

Details on the Sports Aid collection are available on www.Supermacs.ie.  To apply for consideration by Sports Aid in Cobh please e-mail sportsaid@supermacs.ie.