Students feted at environment bash

June 2000

ST Gerard’s Hall in Dundalk is the venue for the post-primary schools environment competition awards.

Students and teachers are praised for their participation in an event organised by Louth local authorities.

Louth county council chairman Peter Savage quotes the words of Paula Kirk, Carlingford, who studied Environmental Science and has a Masters in Energy and Sustainable Development.

‘Your mission is to change the world! By making small changes in your lifestyle you can make a big difference to the environment.’

Cllr Savage gives the students examples of things they could do, like swithcing off lights when leaving a room, walking, cycling and taking the bus to school.

He also notes that of 1,008 litter fines in Louth last year, some had been to second-level students; and urges them not to drop liiter and not to be afraid to report those who do.

Best overall school, Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer; Best school in county area, Bush Post-Primary; Best school in Dundalk, Dún Lúghaidh; Best school in Drogheda, St Laurence’s Community College; Best new entry, De La Salle College, Dundalk.

Special awards, Ardee Community School, Ó Fiaich College, Dundalk; St Joseph’s CBS, Drogheda.