Ireland rugby star Gordon D’Arcy lent a hand to Barretstown to announce details of its upcoming Big Picnic Sports Day corporate fundraiser.

The event , which will be hosted for Barretstown by law firm Eversheds in Herbert Park from 4pm onwards on June 5th, is aimed at encouraging the business community to raise much needed funds for the children’s charity.

With old favourites like the egg and spoon race, the sack race, three legged race, obstacle course, and more unusual sports day pursuits such as cup stacking, space hoppers and wooden skis, the business community will have every opportunity to show off their sporting prowess.

To celebrate Barretstown’s 20th year in Ireland, this year’s event will be followed by a BBQ for all of the participants.

Barretstown and Eversheds hope as many businesses as possible will enter teams in this year’s event.

Anyone interested in taking part can email Liz at thebigpicnic@barretstown.org or call 045-864115.