Preparations are under way in Mayo schools as pupils and teachers alike pave the way for the introduction of a new healthy eating programme. The objective of the Food Dudes programme, run by Bord Bia, with funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the EU School Fruit Scheme, is to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school and at home. The programme is currently being introduced to primary schools nationwide.
Participating schools in Mayo: SN Colm Cille, Westport Quay; Scoil Phadhraic, Westport; Holy Trinity NS, Westport; Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche, Westport; Craggagh NS, Kiltimagh; Parke NS, Turlough; Crimlin NS, Castlebar; SN Peadair Agus Pol, Straide; SN Thola, Bohola; Killasser NS, Swinford; St John’s NS, Carrowmore, Swinford; Cloonlyon NS, Charlestown; Carracastle NS; SN Sheamais, Barnacogue.
