Louth schools honoured at Green Awards ceremony

Twenty-two schools from across County Louth were honoured for their outstanding environmental efforts at the Green-Schools Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, 21st May 2025, at the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk.

Dundalk was the chosen venue for this regional celebration, welcoming schools not only from Louth but also from Fingal, Meath, and Monaghan.

Environmental Awareness Officers from these counties joined as guest speakers, warmly congratulating the students and schools on their achievements and celebrating the positive impact they are making in their communities.

A total of 78 Green Flags were presented on the day, marking a significant milestone in the region’s commitment to environmental education and sustainability.

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Each school received a coveted Green Flag, a symbol of their commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action through the national Green-Schools Programme, operated by An Taisce in partnership with local authorities.

The awards celebrated achievements across a wide range of themes, including litter and waste, energy, water, biodiversity, and global citizenship. Representatives from the schools, students, teachers, and Green-Schools coordinators attended the ceremony, where they were recognised for their hard work and innovation in promoting sustainable practices within their school communities.

Held during National Biodiversity Week, this year’s event took on added significance by highlighting the importance of protecting and celebrating Ireland’s diverse natural environment.

Cllr Kevin Callan, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, praised the schools and their communities for their exceptional contributions, saying: “It’s incredibly heartening to see the commitment of our young people and schools to environmental action.

"Their achievements reflect the strong community spirit across Louth and a shared responsibility for building a more sustainable future. I congratulate every school on this well-deserved recognition.”

Paula Gribben, Louth County Council Environmental Awareness Officer, also addressed the audience, highlighting the students’ impact: “The enthusiasm and leadership shown by these young people is inspiring. They are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are leading the way today in making Louth a greener, more sustainable place.”

The Green-Schools Programme continues to empower schools to develop environmental awareness, promote active citizenship, and instil lifelong sustainable habits that reach beyond the classroom and into the wider community.

Congratulations to all 22 Louth schools for earning their Green Flags and for their continued leadership in driving positive environmental change.

The full list of Louth award winning schools are: Links II Blackrock Hub, St John Of God, Blackrock; Scoil Dairbhre; Rathcor NS; Dulargy NS, De La Salle College; Ballapousta NS; St Louis Secondary School; St Joseph’s National School, Dundalk; St Joseph’s NS, Drogheda; Redeemer Girls NS; St Malachy’s Girls NS; St Oliver’s NS, Drogheda; St Oliver’s National School, Dundalk; SN Muire nan Smál Cartown; SN Talamh na Manach; Tullyallen NS; Tallanstown National School; St Oliver Plunkett NS; Scoil Phadraig Naofa; Scoil Naomh Lorcan; Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál; St Mary’s NS.