Diarmaid Mahon & David Donnelly being presented Green Flag Award 2025/26

University of Galway has been awarded the Green Flag Award by An Taisce for the fifth time, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to environmental excellence. The Green Flag Award programme recognises high-quality parks and green spaces that are managed using sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. The University has successfully retained this international recognition each year since first earning the award in 2020.

The award highlights excellence across several key areas, including:

  • Health, safety and security
  • Maintenance of equipment, buildings and landscape
  • Litter, cleanliness and vandalism
  • Environmental Management
  • Management of Biodiversity, Landscape and Heritage
  • Community involvement
  • Marketing and Communication

Congratulations to the Buildings & Estates team for their continued dedication and outstanding work in maintaining the campus environment.