By Dan Walsh
Creagh College, Gorey, has received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark, recognising its work over an 18-month period to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ young people, at a ceremony in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Creagh College was among 39 post‑primary schools and Youthreach centres from across Ireland recognised at the event, in total representing over 2,300 staff and 22,000 students from across the country.
The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark is the first national accreditation of its kind, supporting schools and centres in Wexford and across Ireland to embed sustainable, long‑term practices that protect LGBTQ+ students’ wellbeing and foster a culture of belonging.
The event brought together school leaders, teachers, Youthreach staff, students, and representatives from across the education sector to celebrate the impact of the programme and the progress being made nationwide.
Commenting at the event, Amylee O’Brien, Teacher at Creagh College said; “Belong To have provided a huge opportunity to schools to showcase the amazing work students and educators are doing every day. It is fabulous to have the focus on inclusion and diversity showcased and acknowledged. We are so proud of our students in Creagh College for achieving the LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for our school.”
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