Galway pupils collect 5 tonnes of litter through "Picker Pals" programme

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway schools collected 5 tonnes of litter for their schools last year - through the 2021 Picker Pals programme.

66 different schools across the county took part in the national initiative - which aims to encourage children to contribute to a better environment through fun-based activities.

With 75 spaces still available on this year's programme - schools are being encouraged to get involved once again.

Programme Manager, Angela Kenny - says the feedback from pupils, teachers and parents has been hugely positive.

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