Motorists warned of heavier traffic than usual today due to Cork's schools sports day

Cork Primary School Sports is celebrating its centenary this year

Some 6,000 young athletes from 300 primary schools around the city and county will compete in Cork Primary School Sports on Thursday at the Munster Technological University’s Bishopstown campus. Pictured last year is Reyna James, St Vincent's Convent Primary School, in her 80-metre sprint final. File picture: Larry Cummins

Thousands of school children are set to take part in the Cork Primary School Sports on Thursday, described by organisers as one of Europe’s largest one-day children’s athletics meet, and which is celebrating its centenary this year.

Some 6,000 young athletes from 300 primary schools around the city and county will compete in races at the Munster Technological University’s (MTU) Bishopstown campus.