Galway pupils take to the Prom to Walk for Water

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Salthill’s famous Promenade provided the picturesque backdrop to Galway’s Walk for Water 2025 on Wednesday morning. The event, organised by An Taisce Green-Schools in partnership with Uisce Éireann, was held to celebrate World Water Day, which takes place this Saturday, 22 March. 

The Walk for Water saw approximately 50 pupils from primary schools in Galway city embark on a 6km walk up and down the Prom. 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. 

Wednesday morning’s Walk for Water saw pupils from Scoil Fhursa (Salthill) and Merlin Woods Primary School all walking together. The event began at Toft Park, where participating pupils and teachers were welcomed by Jennifer Cooney of Green-Schools. 

Saidhbhin Gannon of Uisce Éireann spoke to the pupils about the need to conserve water and shared some simple, everyday changes we can all make in our own lives to use less water. 

The pupils then struck out in the direction of the Prom. The route took the participants down the length of the seafront as far as Blackrock, before turning back and heading all the way back to Grattan Beach. 

There, Colm Boyd of Uisce Éireann spoke to the participating pupils about the wastewater treatment process and the need for everyone to Think Before You Flush, to be cognizant of the materials we are flushing down our pipes and the damaging effects they can have on our wastewater infrastructure. The pupils participated in a quick beach clean before the short journey back to Toft Park to complete the walk and get some well-earned rest.

Uisce Éireann’s Mark Higgins said the Walk for Water was an excellent opportunity to speak to schoolchildren about the importance of water conservation. The walk in Salthill was one of three taking place around Ireland this week, with similar events being held in Howth on Wednesday and Cork City on Friday.  

“We at Uisce Éireann are delighted to be taking part in the Walks for Water this week, continuing on our long partnership with Green-Schools,” said Mark. “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.”

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. 

“This week, we’re excited to have over 200 participants walking across the country to raise awareness and inspire action.” 

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.