Bright pupils generating clever energy-saving ideas

The energy savings achieved by Scoil Cholmcille from work on its second flag have been considerable.

Electricity usage has been cut by 400 units every two months, equivalent to almost €100 per bill or over €500 a year.

The initiatives to get those savings include a yearly Switch It Off week, reminding all classes about the importance of not leaving lights, computers, and other electrical equipment on when classrooms are empty, or that lights are not necessary during fine bright weather.