Environmental Protection

Learn more about Recycling, Recycling Centers, Litter and Waste Management.

Green Schools

'Green Schools' is an international environmental education process which promotes environmental action and awareness amongst schoolgoers. Through it, environmental issues move out of the curriculum and into the day-to-day running of the school.  It is run by An Taisce in co-operation with Local Authorities throughout Ireland. Green Schools is both a programme and an award scheme; the Green Flag award is given to schools that successfully complete the programmes.

Westport schools were amongst the first in the country to achieve Green Schools status. 

Green School Themes:

1)  Litter and Waste

2)  Energy

3)  Water

4)  Travel

5)  Biodiversity            Link to Biodiversity

Green Schools in Westport and hinterland:

• Holy Trinity National School
• Scoil Padraig
• Carrowbeg College
• Gael Scoil na Cruaiche
• Sacred Heart Secondary School
• Cogaula National School
• Carrowholly National School
• Drummin National School
• Lankill National School
• Myna National School
• Carrowkennedy National School
• Rice College
• St Colmcille's National School

While many of Westports have achieved their 4th Green Flag, Gaelscoil na Cruaiche and Holy Trinity have started on their 5th (Biodiversity) Green Flag.

Blue Flag Scheme

The Blue Flag is an eco-label awarded to beaches and marinas which reach specified standards in water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services.  The campaign is run by the independent Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). www.environ.ie (external link; opens new window)

The Blue Flag Campaign includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators.

Blue Flag Beaches near Westport:

• Bertra Beach, Murrisk (10 mins drive)
• Old Head Beach, Louisburgh (20 mins drive)
• Carramore Beach, Louisburgh (30 mins drive)

For more information on Green Schools or Blue Flag Beaches in Mayo, visit the Mayo County Council website (opens in new window).