Gala Retail announces €20,000 giveaway to Primary Schools

Gala Retail is marking its milestone 20th year in keeping with their community-focused convenience retailing, by launching ‘Gala Gifts for Schools’ where the retail group is giving away €20,000 to Primary Schools.

One winning primary school will be awarded a €10,000 cash gift, with two runners-up schools benefitting from cash gifts of €5,000 each. 

All primary schools can enter the competition by submitting a 30 second video, via www.gala.ie  and telling Gala how their school would benefit from the prize money.

Actress and presenter, Aoibhin Garrihy, who launched the event will be part of the judging panel, alongside Editor of Primary Times magazine, Marie O’Reilly.

Speaking about Gala Gifts for Schools, CEO of Gala Retail, Gary Desmond said: “This is a milestone year for Gala and we recognise that we wouldn’t be where we are today without the ongoing support of our stores’ communities throughout Ireland. 

“Our 20th year is the ideal time for Gala to give back to its communities and we’re hoping that as many schools as possible will enter the competition. We’re looking for creative videos, featuring projects that will help to improve schools and the rounded educational experience that our children enjoy.”

Gala has partnered with Primary Times magazine to promote the initiative within schools. Marie O’Reilly, Editor of Primary Times commented: 

“For Primary Schools, Gala Gifts for Schools is simple to enter, and I would encourage Principals and Teachers to drive this initiative forward within their school to be in with a chance of winning. There’s over 3,000 primary schools in Ireland, and for the winning schools, the Gala cash gifts could really make a difference to pupils’ learning and educational experiences.”

The scheme is now open for entries.  For more information, T&Cs and how to enter, visit www.gala.ie. Deadline for entries is 26th March 2018. NB Only one entry per school.

So get creative now with your video camera and give it your best shot to win this super prize for your school!