After a hugely competitive judging process and many tough deliberations, we are thrilled to announce that 15 schools from across Ireland have been shortlisted for the Our World Awards National Finals 2026!

Representing Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Louth, Limerick, Meath, Tipperary, and Wicklow, these fantastic schools will travel to O’Reilly Hall, UCD on Thursday, 7 May for what promises to be a truly unforgettable day.

Reaching the National Finals is an incredible achievement, and we cannot wait to welcome all of our finalists and celebrate their creativity, hard work, and success. Awards will be presented across eight categories, and the highly anticipated School of the Year 2026 winner will also be revealed.

It is set to be a day filled with energy, excitement, celebration, and joy — and we are so looking forward to sharing it with everyone involved!

Finalists Schools for 2026 are as follows:

Cork:  Togher Boys N.S.;  Scoil Bernadette;

Dublin: Balbriggan ETNS; Scoil Mhuire Mount Sackville;  Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe;

Donegal:  Inver N.S.

Galway:  Kilcooley N.S.;  Scoil Mhuire, Corr na Móna;

Kildare:  Mercy Convent Primary School

Louth:  St. Joseph’s N.S., Dundalk

Limerick:  Limerick City ETNS;

Meath: Dunboyne Senior Primary School

Tipperary: St. John the Baptist Girls School

Wicklow: St. Patrick’s N.S. Curtlestown;  Wicklow ETNS