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The Taoiseach at Tallaght Hospital School

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today attended the final Flags for Schools initiative ceremony at Tallaght Hospital School. A group of young students received delivery of a handmade Irish flag by members of the Defence Forces.

The visit to Tallaght Hospital was the final stop of the nationwide programme, which saw thousands of young people learn about the history of the Irish flag and create their own event to mark this special occasion.

Since September 2015, over 3,200 flags have been delivered to Primary Schools across the republic by the Defence Forces, with a further 6,000 students and teachers attending a special ceremony in Croke Park on Monday 7th March to receive their flags and a copy of the proclamation.

Speaking at the presentation today, the Taoiseach said:

The Flags for Schools initiative has been one of the most important and successful initiatives of our centenary programme. The opportunity to share the values and symbolism of our national flag with our youngest citizens is one of the valuable legacies of this year. I would like to particularly thank the Defence Forces -Óglaigh Na hÉireann - who have carried out this enormous task with enthusiasm, passion and commitment over the last few months, ensuring that every school in the country, including those on the islands, have the chance to participate in this unique moment in Ireland's history.

For more information read the press release here.