15 Leitrim Green Schools were presented with the prestigious Green Flag award from An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland at an award ceremony on Tuesday, 27th May, 2014 in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. The Award is given to a school following the successful implementation of their Green Schools Environmental Programme.
Leitrim Schools receiving their green flags were:
1st Green flag (Litter & Waste Theme)
Carrick on Shannon Community School
2nd Green Flag (Energy Theme)
Mohill Community College
Scoil Naomh Padraig, Tarmon, Drumkeerin
3rd Green Flag (Water Theme)
Carrigallen National School
S.N. Naomh Brighid, Kilnagross
St. Patrick's National School, Ballinamore Road, Drumshanbo
St. Brigid's National School, Drumkeerin
St. Joseph’s National School, Leitrim Village
4th Green Flag (Travel)
Lough Allen Community College, Drumkeeran
Drumlease National School, Dromahaire
St. Caillin’s National School, Fenagh
5th Green Flag (Biodiverstiy)
Scoil Mhuire, Carrick on Shannon
6th Green Flag (Global Citizenship-Litter and Waste)
St. Joseph’s National School, Aughavas
St. Brigid’s National School, Drumcong
For further information, contact Carmel Coll, Environment Section, Leitrim County Council
Tel: 1890 205 205 Email: ccoll@leitrimcoco.ie