Skibbereen Community School’s recent Tractor Run was a great success. Over 50 tractors participated in the Tractor Run, in Memory of Past Pupil Ricky Barrett. Bantry Hospital’s Palliative Care Team are the beneficiaries of the funds raised from the Tractor Run. Thank you to all participants, and all involved in the organising of this annual event. Thank you to the local businesses who donated prizes for the raffle.

Following on from Sundays successful Tractor Run, on Tuesday the 5th year LCA students in SCS organised a “Christmas Festive Day”, where students & staff donned their Christmas jumpers, hats, and festive accessories. The staff were treated to some delicious mince pies, apple tarts and non-alcoholic fruit punch! The staff and students donated funds for Bantry Hospital Palliative Care Team, €784:00 was raised on Tuesday.

In total over €3,000:00 has been raised from the combined fundraising events. This a fantastic achievement by all involved, and a great opportunity to bring SCS students & staff community together in memory of Ricky Barrett. Thank you very much to all those involved in the organising of these events.