Twenty Schools Across Kildare Awarded Green Flags for 2026
20 May 2026: Kildare County Council is delighted to extend congratulations to the twenty schools across County Kildare that were awarded Green Flags in 2026 under the An Taisce Green-Schools Programme.
The awards, which took place in the Helix Theatre in Dublin, recognise the exceptional commitment, creativity, and leadership demonstrated by students and teachers in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices. From waste reduction and recycling initiatives to biodiversity enhancement and water and energy conservation, Kildare’s schools continue to set a powerful example of the importance of protecting the environment.
Students across the county rolled up their sleeves, planting pollinator-friendly gardens, reducing waste, improving recycling practices, and spreading awareness far beyond the school gates. Teachers, parents, caretakers, and local communities also played their part in supporting and encouraging the students on their Green Schools journey. This collective effort continues to make the Green-Schools programme a powerful and effective initiative throughout County Kildare.
Richard Curtin, Environmental Awareness Officer, Kildare County Council, praised the schools’ achievements, saying: “It’s so inspiring to undertake the school visits as part of the Green Schools Programme, you get to see firsthand all the tremendous work students and teachers are doing. The Green Flag is a symbol of real commitment and meaningful change. The young people of Kildare are leading the way in building a more sustainable future. I would like to congratulate all twenty schools that were awarded flags in 2026.”
The Green-Schools Programme, operated by An Taisce, encourages a long-term, whole-school approach to environmental action. Schools that receive a Green Flag have successfully completed a student led process of auditing, planning, and implementing environmental improvements.
Kildare County Council is proud to support schools on their Green-Schools journey and looks forward to seeing their initiatives grow and flourish in the years ahead.
Kildare schools awarded Green Flags in 2026
Athy
- Athy College – Water
Ballymore Eustace
- Scoil Mhuire N.S. - GC Energy
Carbury
- Brigid's N.S - GC Litter and Waste
Celbridge
- Celbridge Community School - Energy
- North Kildare Educate Together School - GC Travel
- Scoil na Mainistreach - GC Food & Bio
Clane
- Scoil Mhuire Community School - Litter and Waste
Kildare Town
- St Brigid's Primary School - GC Marine
Leixlip
- Scoil Chearbhaill Uí Dhálaigh - Litter and Waste
- Scoil Mhuire - GC Travel
Maynooth
- Gaelcholáiste Maigh Nuad - Litter and Waste
- Maynooth Post Primary School – Water
Monasterevin
- Paul's Secondary School - Litter and Waste
Naas
- Meanscoil Iognáid Rís - Biodiversity
- Kilashee Multi-Denominational N.S. - GC Litter and Waste
- David's N.S - GC Litter and Waste
Prosperous
- Farnan's P.P.S. - Litter and Waste
- Scoil an Linbh Íosa - GC Travel
Rathangan
- Bunscoil Bhríde - GSP Hedgehogs
Sallins
- Laurence's N.S. - GC Energy
