Barrack Hill Ball Roll 2010

This year’s Barrack Hill Ball Roll will take place on Monday August 2nd. The Barrack Hill Ball Roll is a lottery like no other when thousands and thousands of coloured numbered balls cascade and bounce down the steepest hill in Cobh – West View. This is a charity fundraising event in aid of two charities – Brainwave Ireland and Cancer Research that is fun for all the family. It is unique in Ireland and probably the World!
This year a whole afternoon packed full of family entertainment is promised. There will be a Crab Fishing competition in the Promenade from 1 pm to 3 pm with a modest €1 entry fee. A line, bait and a bucket will be supplied.
A Family Treasure Hunt around the streets of Cobh will also take place at any time between 2 pm and 4pm.
There is also an opportunity to be at the centre of the action by taking part in the Big Ball Uphill challenge. Teams of two will have to roll a big exercise ball UP THE HILL in a relay and will be encouraged to wear an item of Fancy Dress! Heats will commence at 2pm and the final will be held at 3.30 pm. The entry fee is just €10 per team. Entants must be over 15 to enter.
The Ball roll will commence at 4pm with the prize giving for all competitions immediately afterwards.
Balls will be on sale and registration for all events will be at the Lusitania Monument from 12.30 pm.