St Bricin’s awarded for water project

St. Bricin’s College, Cavan, has been named a regional Water Schools of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last month. The school emerged as regional winners in the secondary school-level category on the back of their inspirational efforts in water conservation and environmental action.

St. Bricin’s were chosen for the way they embed a practical, student-led approach to water conservation across the school. Weekly water meter readings and a visual tracking system in the main hall of the school allows the whole community to monitor usage and identify trends. Students conduct regular leak checks and constructed DIY water butts and water hippos. Ongoing awareness campaigns—through posters, assemblies, and student feedback—encourage lasting behaviour change.

Students of St Bricin’s College play an active role in all initiatives, taking responsibility for real actions and solutions. Their Day of Action included a 6km water-carry challenge, river clean-up, quizzes, and fundraising for Water Wells for Africa, highlighting both local and global impacts.

Cathy Baxter, An Taisce Director of Education, said: “These young people are leading by example and showing that real environmental change begins in our schools and communities. We’re so proud of their efforts and inspired by their impact.”