In May, we were delighted to celebrate students and schools from across Ireland at the Green-Schools Water Awards 2026 in Dublin, recognising the incredible work taking place to protect and conserve water.
Across our primary and secondary ceremonies, Green-Schools Committees and Water Ambassador Teams showcased inspiring projects focused on water conservation, biodiversity, local waterways and community action. From reducing water use and fixing leaks to creative awareness campaigns and hands-on environmental learning, students demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation throughout the year.
We also celebrated the winners of the “Water and Me / Mise agus Uisce” Poster and Video Competitions, where students shared their personal connection to water through art, storytelling and film. The creativity and passion on display across both events was truly inspiring.
Congratulations to all of our winners, finalists and participating schools, and thank you to everyone who helped make the Water Awards 2026 such a memorable celebration.
‘Water and Me / Mise agus Uisce’ Poster Winners:
Junior Primary Category
- Dublin Regional Winner & National Winner: Emily Byrne, 1st Class, Scoil Mhuire, Lucan, Co. Dublin
- Eastern Midlands Regional Winner: Aaryav Mittal, Jr. Infants, Wicklow Montessori Primary School, Ballyguile Beg, Co. Wicklow
- Northern/Western Regional Winner: Síofra Ní Chonghaile
- 2nd Class, Scoil Éinne, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe
- Southern Regional Winner: Julia Keane, 2nd Class, Meentogues National School, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Senior Primary Category
- Dublin Regional Winner: Emmy Mulligan, 5th Class, Saint Mary’s, Donnybrook, Co. Dublin
- Eastern Midlands Regional Winner: Ahana Kumbam, 4th Class, Wicklow Montessori Primary School, Ballyguile Beg, Co. Wicklow
- Northern/Western Regional Winner & National Winner: Nora Columb, Scoil Adhamhnáin Naofa, An Luinnigh, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Southern Regional Winner: Kayla O’Sullivan, 6th Class, Scoil Mhuire, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Secondary Category
- Dublin Regional Winner: Stephanie Devlin, TY, Pobalscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown, Co. Dublin
- Eastern Midlands Regional Winners: Clodagh Molloy, 2nd Year, Dunshaughlin Community College, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath AND Sam Samonte, Tús Nua Resource Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
- Northern/Western Regional Winner & National Winner: Abigail O’Brien, TY, Mercy College Roscommon, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon
- Southern Regional Winner: Charlie McCann, 3rd Year, Boherbue Comprehensive School, Boherbue, Co. Cork
‘Water and Me / Mise agus Uisce’ Video Winners:
- Polina Lisnivska (“The Spirit of Water”), Transition Year, Coláiste Muire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
- Indira Marín, Amy Wang and Jimena Prieto (“The Water and Me”), 4th Year, St. Joseph Secondary School, Rush, Dublin
Check out all the winning poster and videos here: Water Poster & Video Competition 2026 | Green-Schools
Water Schools of the Year:
Primary Water Schools of the Year:
- Citywest & Saggart Community National School, Citywest, Co. Dublin
- St. Catherine’s Special School, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
- Scoil Naomh Bríde/Blackwater National School, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
- Scoil Ailbhe/Cahreelly National School, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
- Firhouse Educate Together National School, Firhouse, Co. Dublin
- Glenroe Community National School, Glenroe, Co. Limerick
- Gaelscoil na Laochra, Birr, Co. Offaly
- St. Conleth’s College, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
- Murhur National School, Moyvane, Co. Kerry
Secondary Water Schools of the Year:
- St. Bricin’s College, Belturbet, Co. Cavan
- Our Lady’s School, Terenure, Co. Dublin
- Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
- Beaufort College, Navan, Co. Meath
- Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
- Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School, Leopardstown, Co. Dublin
- Ballyhaunis Community School, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
- Coláiste Iognáid, Galway City, Co. Galway
Water Ambassador Teams of the Year:
- Cashel Community School, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
- Dunshaughlin Community College, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath
- Our Lady’s College, Greenhills, Drogheda, Co. Louth
