Funding of €7,000 has been allocated to two schools in Donegal for sustainable development projects.
€5,000 was announced for Scoil Eoin Pól in Loughanure to create a polytunnel and garden.
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille will also receive €2,175 for an outdoor classroom and polytunnel.
Approx. €550,000 is being provided in funding for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects in 65 primary and 64 post-primary schools across the country. The successful projects include polytunnels, gardens, an outdoor classroom, a cultural diversity mosaic and more.
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD said: “It is inspiring to see the wide range of creative and innovative projects which schools proposed and congratulations to all of those who are now receiving this vital funding which will help them turn their ideas into reality. Whether pupils will now progress to develop active wildlife walkways, nesting boxes for birds, bike libraries, weather stations, Fair Trade mini companies, or any one of a whole host of other projects, they will be leading the way on promoting sustainable development in their communities.”