The Lord Mayor of Cork urges Primary Schools in the City to enter Cork School Garden Competition for 2026

 

The Lord Mayor of Cork urges Primary Schools in the City to enter Cork School Garden           Competition   for 2026



 

LtR.  Una Leader, Scientist for Environmental Awareness, Green Schools and Circular Economy Cork City Council. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy and Cathy Davis and Bethany Elvins  of St. Mary’s Special School Rochestown at the launch of the Cork School Garden Competition in Atkins GardenWorld

Atkins Garden World was the venue as the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Feargal Dennehy launched the annual School Garden competition for Primary Schools in Cork City.

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy emphasized the significance of school and community gardens in promoting Cork City Council’s biodiversity initiatives. He remarked, “These initiatives play a crucial role in our aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within the next decade. Cork City Council takes pride in collaborating with Muintir na Tire, Cork County Council, and Atkins Garden World on this creative project, and I encourage all primary schools in the city to get involved. Participating in this competition allows young people to develop a passion for horticulture and explore various facets of biodiversity, providing an invaluable learning experience that can spark a lifelong journey in gardening.”

Cork City Council was also represented by Una Leader, Scientist for Environmental Awareness, Green Schools and Circular Economy

 Cork County Federation of Muintir na Tire was represented by Sean Holland, Pauline O'Dwyer, Sean Finn, Finbar Motherway, Helen Kennedy and Denis Kelly, while Atkins Garden World was represented by Manager Cornelia Creedon.

St. Mary’s Special School Rochestown, winners of the Best School Garden in Cork City in 2025, were represented by Cathy Davis and pupil Bethany Elvins 


Cathy Davis and Bethany Elvins  of St. Mary’s Special School Rochestown at the launch of the Cork School Garden Competition in Atkins GardenWorld


For full competition details and Entry form go to https://www.muintircork.com/cork-school-gardens

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