Republican Youth Runs Laps for Charity

Republican Youth Runs Laps for Charity Members of Sinn Fein Republican Youth Cork are normally seen to be pounding the pavements with leaflets in their hands. However, this was not the case at the weekend. Alongside members of the Martin Hurson Cumann UCC, RY were out in force, with public representatives, to help raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. A 24-hour relay race was hosted by the charity in the Mardyke Arena, UCC. It took place between Friday at 6pm right through until Saturday afternoon. Societies from the college were asked to take part in the event. Sinn Fein was the only political party on campus to entered a team. The event was challenging but great fun all the same. Each team had to have a member on the track at all times. Republican Youth made sure at least two people were doing it to keep each other company. Members walked, ran, skipped and jogged laps of the track. Throughout the course of the night, various games were played to keep things lively. Different laps were introduced including the “Congo Lap” and the “Piggy Back Lap”. Although they would rather be in bed, Republican Youth took part in the games. During the night, paper bags with candles in them were lit. The bags had messages on them to survivors of people that had died from cancer. These bags lined the side of the track. Sinn Féin Republican Youth representative for Munster Orla O'Leary said: "Despite the freezing cold winds and the long hours, we all kept going. Every member knew someone with cancer or who had it and we were determined to raise money for a deserving charity. We were delighted that local councillors Chris O'leary and Mick Nugent also came on board. Although the fundraising is still ongoing and times are tough, we have raised over €200 so far." Ends For further information please contact SF RY Munster representative Orla O'Leary on 0876158143