Leeside pupils put best foot forward for Walk for Water
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The banks of the lovely Lee immortalised in song proved to be a picturesque backdrop for Cork’s Walks for Water 2025.
The event organised by An Taisce Green Schools in partnership with Uisce Éireann was held to mark the recently held World Water Day.
The Walk for Water brought together 25 pupils from Nano Nagle College and Coláiste Choilm who all put their best foot forward and embarked on a 6km route which started at Fitzgerald’s Park and made its way along the Lee Fields and back to Fitzgerald’s Park. They did so to highlight the difficulties in accessing clean drinking water faced on a daily basis by millions of people in the developing world.
Keith Collins, Project Manager, Uisce Éireann spoke about water as a precious commodity and emphasised the critical importance of its conservation. As students walked by the Lee Fields, he also explained that buried under their feet lay a large trunk main put in place by Uisce Éireann which enables water from Inniscarra reservoir to be brought to the Lee Road Treatment plant should it be required. “By having this resilient system in place means we can keep water flowing to our customers,” said Keith.
“While we are surrounded by water with the Lee river nearby, we also need to have a mindset of conserving water. When temperatures rise, so does our water consumption, we are asking everyone to play their part in conserving water, such as taking a shorter shower to turning off the tap when brushing your teeth. We’re also asking people to report leaks to help alleviate any pressure on our water supplies,” he said.
Uisce Éireann’s Maria Herlihy said the Walk for Water was an excellent opportunity to speak to schoolchildren about the importance of water conservation. The walk in Cork was one of three events which took place, with similar walks previously held in Howth and Galway, where 200 participants took part.
“The Walk for Water highlights how precious a resource water is, and we really value the opportunity to engage with pupils and teachers at events like today’s, to reinforce that message,” said Maria Herlihy.
Jennifer Cooney of Green-Schools said: “At Green-Schools, we are proud to join the global community in celebrating World Water Day, a vital moment to reflect on the importance of clean freshwater for both the environment and our daily lives. Whether it’s the rivers, lakes, or the water we use in our homes and schools, safeguarding these resources is essential for future generations.
Uisce Éireann have been a proud partner of An Taisce Green-Schools since 2013. Green-Schools’ Water Ambassador programme aims to educate pupils right around the country about the respect and conserve our water resources and encourages participating schools to take proactive steps to reduce their water usage.
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