Celebs kick off schools’ health scheme

TOP athlete Sonia O’Sullivan and radio star Ray D’Arcy yesterday kicked off a health scheme which will provide €1 million of sports equipment to primary schools.

Footballs, rugby balls, badminton nets and rackets, pogo sticks and gymnastics beams are being made available in a bid to lure children away from the television and into physical activity.

The Kids in Action scheme, which is being run by Super Valu, was launched by Children’s Minister Brian Lenihan and Irish Sports Council chief executive John Treacy in Dublin. Vouchers for the equipment will be given to families who shop in Super Valu stores.