Heavy rain does not dampen the spirits of those taking part in National Sport For All Day.
Cospoir, The National Sports Council, coordinates National Sport For All Day held on 21 April 1979. A nationwide programme of events is planned for the day with a variety of sports and games on display. It is hoped that people, irrespective of age, will be influenced to bring sport into their lives.
At the Grafton Street corner of Saint Stephen's Green, it is a case of take your pick as,
A variety of sports from weightlifting to judo were all catered.
In Dublin, the fun run is led by indoor mile record holder Eamonn Coghlan and the 1956 Olympic gold medalist Ronnie Delany.
In the Phoenix Park, many scheduled events are cancelled due to the very unfavourable weather.
The balloonist hang gliders and skydivers were all grounded because of the elements leaving the day to aficionados of radio-controlled model aeroplanes.
The weather is also unpleasant for joggers in Limerick, although Mayor of Limerick Bobby Byrne is on hand to start them off.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 22 April 1979. The reporter is Nick Coffey.
