Our World Awards in the News

February 19, 2026/
Group of pupils smiling with their plaque with Minister Richmond and their teacher Eleanor McGill. Behind them their school of he year title

The Our World Awards are making headlines once again!

Eleanor McGill, teacher at last year’s winning school, Scoil Mhuire N.S., in Glenties, Co Donegal recently spoke with Highlands Radio about the value and impact of the Our World Awards programme following their 2025 win.
You can listen to her full interview here:
👉 Highland Radio Interview

In the interview, Eleanor highlights how the programme supports global citizenship, student voice, and meaningful learning in the primary classroom.

Eleanor was also featured in Donegal Daily, where she encourages primary school teachers across the country to get involved in the 2026 Our World Awards programme, sharing the positive impact it has had on both pupils and staff.
Read the article here: Donegal Daily

Reminder: The closing date for entries for 2026 is fast approaching.  Be sure to get your entries in by Monday 23rd March 2026.

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"So many projects come in the door of schools but this one I would rate very highly for something that lends itself very well to the primary school curriculum".

Gerard Murray, Principal at Carrabane NS

"The entry criteria for the OWA was accessible by all students in the class and there were a huge range of submissions from stories to artwork. It links well with several curricular areas and is a staple for me every year."

Claire Nic Gabhann, Gaelscoil Eois

"I cannot recommend participation in the Our World Awards highly enough. The resources supplied by Irish Aid were the perfect spring board into the world of sustainable global development”

Anne-Marie O’Sullivan, St. Mary’s Convent Primary School, Nenagh