5-Minute Shower Showdown

A big congratulations to the schools who took part in this year’s 5’ Shower Showdown. 

After an incredible week of teamwork, awareness-raising, and water-saving action across schools nationwide, together we logged 9,658 showers that were five minutes or less, saving a total of 482,900 litres of water(This is nearly as much water as in a 20-meter swimming pool!) 

We are thrilled to announce our 2025 5’ Shower Showdown winners, whose dedication, innovation, and enthusiasm stood out in a nationwide field of brilliant campaigns. 

Top Participation  

  • Primary: St. Etchen’s Kinnegad, who logged 886 short showers! 

 

  • Secondary: Cashel Community School, who logged 909 short showers!

 

Most Creative Campaign 

  • Primary: Ballyhass National School
  • Secondary: St. Michael’s Navan

 

Best Collaboration 

  • Primary: Scoil Naomh Muire Eas Géitine
  • Secondary: Dominican College Sion Hill

 

Honourable Mention 

  • Coláiste an Phiarsaigh 

 

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