13 Wicklow Schools Among 500 Nationwide Awarded Green Flag

13 Wicklow schools are among 500 nationwide that have been   awarded a green flag this week for their dedication to sustainability and protecting their environment.

The schools have been recognised for their work in raising awareness of litter and waste issues, saving energy and implementing sustainable methods of transport to school.

33 premises received the recognition for the first time.

Awarded schools in Wicklow

• All Saints N.S, Carnew
• Lacken N.S, Blessington
• Mary's Senior National School, Blessington
• Greystones Community NS, Greystones
• Moneystown N.S, Bray
• Nun's Cross N.S, Ashford
• Scoil Mhuire Realt Na Mara, Wicklow
• Mary & Gerard's N.S, Enniskerry
• Carysfort N.S, Arklow
• Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole
• Holy Rosary Primary School, Wicklow
• Woodbrook College, Bray
• Marino Community Special School, Bray