MIC has been awarded a Green Flag for its Thurles campus in recognition of the efforts of students and staff who have successfully reduced waste throughout the campus, increased recycling, and raised awareness of environmental and sustainability issues amongst the student and staff population.
Reacting to the Green Flag award, Elisha Dore, a fourth-year student studying on the BA in Education, Gaeilge and Business Studies programme at MIC Thurles, said, “Receiving Green Flag status for MIC Thurles means a lot to students as it demonstrates the positive effects that our college community can have when we collaborate to achieve our goals. It has been a much-needed lift and it’s been great to feel so connected to our campus again despite everything being online. Achieving this flag demonstrates how important environmental issues are among MIC Thurles students and our Green Campus project aims to create a more sustainable future for all.” The full MIC press release can be read here.