A college in Galway has been named the Secondary Water School of the Year at the Green-Schools Water Awards.

Seamount College in Kinvara won the title and Greystones Educate Together National School in Wicklow was announced as the national Primary School of the Year.

The awards are recognised for schools across Ireland reducing their water consumption, raising awareness about water issues and involving their community.

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The Green-Schools Water programme is operated by An Taisce and sponsored by Irish Water.

Six other schools, three primary and three secondary, were also named the regional winners of the Irish Water Green-Schools of the Year Award.

Green-Schools Manager Cathy Baxter: "Thank you so much to all our fabulous participating students and teachers who have achieved such impressive results on the Water theme this year. We're particularly excited about the Water Ambassador Programme – well done to all our Ambassadors! We look forward to continuing to work with you all in the future."

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