1970 Exhibition Guide

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T6 tri bliana agus triocha ann 6 chuaigh AerLingus I mbun oibre ar dtos tr6th a d'eitil and6phlana coigshufochanach beag "lolar"6 Bhaile Ch6mhnaill i mBaile Atha Cliath goBristol I Sasana. Is abhar m6rtais duinn anchaol a dtainig fas ar an gcomhlucht Ondtosno neamh-mh6ir6iseach sin sa tsli guraerline sinn anols a bhfuil aithne idirnaisiontaorainn agus ar na scairdeitle6in is nua-aimseartha d6r gcuid at. in ann breis ismillion paisineir in aghaidh na bliana aiompar go triocha ceann corsa i ndosaon6igin tfortha.An gniomh is m6 dar gcuid a thugann sasamhduinn agus a theann chun leasa n tire, ofthagraithear go direach d6 i gclarleabhar anchuntas6ra. Taira den dtuairim gur spreagar gcoig Thaispetr,tas d'Eolaithe Oga, gopointe airithe ar aon sibs, aigne ar macl6inn agus gur thaispea.in siad d6ibh agusdo bhaill elle den bpobal an cumas nadorthasin i gcorsal eolalochta agus teicneolalochtaata ag pobal ar dtlre. Chabhraigh na Tais-peantais freisin lena chur ina lui ar no mutemac leinn a ghlac pairt sna com6rtais seon6 a thug cuairt orthu an tabhacht ata lehabhar na heolafochta in tirinn inniu.Sa Taispeantas d'Eolaithe Oga seo, an seoceann sa tsraith, bheartafomar roinntathruithe a dh6anamh. D'ardaiomar £300 anduaisairgead ata ar fail ionas gur flO £1,450an tsuim ina hiomlan. Den gcead uair f6sfanfaidh an Taispeantas ar oscailt ar Shatharn.agus ar Dhomhnach d'fhonn caoi nios fearra thabhairt don bpobal breathno ar shaotharna dtaispeantdiri. Chomh maith leis sin, toroinn nua i gceist i mbliana, mar ata, antSocheolaiocht agus, maidir le beartas athoghadh, ba choir go mbeadh rogha maithsuimioil agus ilchinealach ag cach di bharrsin.Ba mhaith liorn buiochas faoi leith a ghabhaiilenar meast6irf. I gcas m6rchuid diobh, is 6seo an seo h6c6id as a chelle ar iarradhorthu an coram crosta seo a thdgaint ottuf6in agus a gcuid ama a chaithearnh leis.Gabhaimid ar mbuiochas le gach ball denbpaineal aitheanta seo as ucht a gconamha thugadar chomh fonnmhar sin. Taimidfaoi chomaoin acu freisin de bharr na honoraa thugann se duinn iad do theacht agusgniomho sa chailiocht sin.Gabhaim mo bhuiochas freisin leis ne tais-peantoiri Min as ucht pairt a ghlacadh sataispeantas. Ta soil againn go bhfuil siadfein agus a mointeoiri den dtuairim gurbhfhio d6ibh a gcuid iarrachtaf a chur araghaidh.

FOREWORD

Thirty-three years have passed since AerLingus commenced operations with the flightof the tiny five-seater biplane "lolar" fromBaldonnel, Dublin to Bristol, England. We areproud of the fact that from that unpretentiousbeginning we have grown in stature and arenow an airline of international repute opera-ting the latest jet aircraft and carrying wellover a million passengers per annum to thirty-one destinations in twelve countries.

What I consider to be one of our happiestcontributions in Ireland is not immediatelyapparent in the accountant's ledger. Ourfive Young Scientists' Exhibitions have, I feel,in some measure stimulated the minds of ourstudents and demonstrated to them and toother members of our community the inherentscientific and technological capabilities ofour people. The Exhibitions have also servedto emphasise to the thousands of school-children who have participated in or visitedthem, the importance and relevance of scienti-fic studies in a modern Ireland.

This Young Scientists' Exhibition, which isthe sixth in the series, features some in-novations. We have increased the prize moneyavailable by £300 to give a total of £1,450. Forthe first time the Exhibition will remain openon a Saturday and a Sunday to allow the pub-lic better opportunities of viewing the exhibi-tors' work. Also, a new category, Sociology,has been introduced and should present avaried and interesting selection of projects.I wish to say a special word of thanks to ourjudges. For many of them this will be the sixthsuccessive occasion on which they have beenasked to discharge an onerous and time con-suming task. To all members of this dis-tinguished panel we express our gratitudefor their help so readily given as well as ourappreciation of the honour they do us inconsenting to act in this capacity.

I thank also the exhibitors themselves for theirparticipation. We trust that they and theirteachers will feel the effort was worthwhile

General Manager.

An Prlomhbhainisteoir.

JUDGES

Chairman:Mr. N. Weldon, Secretary, Aer Lingus-Irish.

Secretary:Mrs. Eimear Berry, Air Education Officer, Aer Lingus-Irish

Panel:Biochemistry:Dr. R. Letters Arthur Guinness, Son & Co. (Dublin)

Ltd.Professor M. G. Harrington, University College, Dublin.Dr. P. Moore, Dublin Health Authority.

Biology:Dr. J. Bracken, University College, Dublin.Dr. J. J. Duggan, Agricultural Institute.Dr. M. Duhig, University College, Dublin.Mr. M. Langan, Department of Education (Technical

Instruction Branch).Mr. C. Murphy, Chairman - National Youth Foundation.Miss G. Roche, National Museum.Miss M . Scannell , National Museum.

Chemistry:Dr. D. M . X. Donnelly, University College, Dublin.Dr. D. Kehoe, Irish Meat Packers.Dr. R. J. Nichol, Institute for Industrial Research and

Standards.Mr. P. Start, University College, Dublin.

Geography:

Mr. F. H . Aalen, Trinity College, Dublin.Dr. H. R . Cathcart, Independent Television Authority, N.

Ireland.Mr. M. Dillon, St. Patrick's Training College.Dr. B. Miller, University College, Dublin.Dr. L. Smith, University College, Dublin.Dr. C. J. Stillman, Trinity College, Dublin.

Mathematics:Dr. J. MacAirt , Trinity College , Dublin.Professor B. H. Murdoch , F.T.C.D., Trinity College, Dublin.Professor T. D. Spearman , Trinity College , Dublin.Professor J. R. Timoney, University College , Dublin.

Mr. C. P. O'Toole, Institute for Industrial Research andStandards.

Dr. J. White, University College, Dublin.

Sociology:Dr. Damian Hannan , Economic and Social Research Insti-

tute.Mr. Desmond McCluskey , University College , Dublin.

General Presentation and Layout:Mr. N. Mclvor , Publicity Manager, Aer Lingus-Irish.

AGE GROUPS

Junior Section:Over 13 and not more than 16 years of age onSeptember, 30th 1969.

Senior Section:Over 16 and not more than 18 years of age on

September , 30th 1969.

LATE ENTRIESDue to late notification, certain projects may not have beenincluded in this catalogue and their stands have beendesignated alphabetically in their respective sections.

Biochemistry

Junior Section-Girls

Stand No.I Bonner, Patricia R.

Bithcheimic

Loreto College,Milford.

A study of enzyme action with particularemphasis on the influence of variations intemperature and pH.

2 Doyle, Mary E. St. Mary's F.C.J.,Bunclody.

An elementary study of amino acid forma-tion during the different stages in thedevelopment of two species of Drospohilamelanogaster and to compare the aminoacid content in male and female Droso-phila.

3 Edgeworth, Maria Scoil MhuireConvent of Mercy,

Longford.

PhysicsTo extract pigments from various flowers

Rev. Father P. Burke, O.Carm., University College, Dublin .and investigate their possible practical

Mr. P. Doherty, Radio Telefis Eireann.use.

Stand No.

4 Galligan, Mary Yvonne Presentation Convent,Listowel.

To show that drugs react similarly on thelower forms of life and on man.

5 Grace, Mary Loreto ConventKilkenny.

To discover the long-term effects ofstimulants and drugs as excitants anddepressants.

6 Scallan, Catherine M. Loreto College,St. Stephen's Green, Dublin.

A study of the effectof drugs ontheheart-beat of daphnia.

Biochemistry Bithcheimic

Junior Section-Boys

7 Foster, Robert A. Wesley College,Dublin.

The separation of proteins from a com-monly occurring source using electro-phoresis, with a view to finding a foodsubstitute for meat.

B Meehan, Martin G. St. Patrick's ComprehensiveSchool, Shannon.

A study of the methods used in, and theeffects of chemicals on the control of plantdiseases.

Stand No.

11 Ni Chuinneagain , Mairead T. Clochar na Tr6caire,Tuaim.

A study of the production of the potatoflake.

Biology Bitheolaiocht


12 Bowe, Mary Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

A study of the flowering periods of certainplant families to find if a colour pattern isformed.

13 Brennan, Maria A. Our Lady's School,Templeogue.

A study of moulds and fungi.

14 Carroll, Mary

15 Cronin, Sheila

16 Fingleton, Mary D.

Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

To ascertain the biological mass of animallife in a particular tree in order to illustrateenergy flow.

St. Joseph's SecondarySchool, Castleisland.

A study of plant diseases in the Castle-island area over the past year.

Loreto College,Milford.

A study of colour blindness to prove thatit is a universal phenomenon.

Biochemistry Bithcheimic

Senior Section-Girls

9 Hegarty, Sheila M. Scoil Mhuire,Cork.

An analysis of the components of tealeaves.

lQ McLaughlin, Brigid A. Loreto College,Milford.

A study of the variation in food values ofdifferent varieties of potatoes and of thesame varieties grown under differentconditions of soil and fertilization.

17 Fitzgerald, Helen C. Presentation Convent,Listowel.

A study of how camouflage can help wildanimals, birds and sea-dwellers in theirfight for survival and prevent them frombecoming extinct.

18 Fitzpatrick, Gabrielle M. Dominican Convent,Muckross Park, Dublin.

Environmental studies of the living cell.

19 Gunne, Dorothy M. Our Lady's School.Rath new.

The mechanism of staling bread.

Stand No.

20 Kelly, Mary P. Loreto College,Milford.

An investigation oftheeffects of confininga plant to an environment which allowsonly one of the usual gases present inthe atmosphere.

21 McCarthy, Maria St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolCastleisland.

Clean milk products - a survey over thepast three years of improvements in theseproducts in Castleisland and Currowparishes.

22 McDermott, Rose M.

To discoverDaphnia.

Loreto Convent,Navan.

the food-preferences of

23 Mulvihill, Mary Presentation Convent,Tuam.

The effects of atmospheric pollution, lightintensity and acidity on the barks of beechand sycamore trees.

24 Murphy, Nora J. Presentation Convent,Listowel.

A study of heart disease, heart transplantsand artificial hearts.

25 Murtagh, Miriam Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

A study of a particular case of mutationto ascertain whether it is due to theavidity for water of the neighbouring treesor to the light filtering through copperbeeches.

26 Ni Chonaile, Nora Scoil Chuimsitheach NaomhChiarain,

An Cheathru Rua.An tabhacht eacnamaiochta a bhaineannle portain, gliomaigh, craifisc agus cloich-eain.

27 Ni Mhaolalla, Aine Colaiste Muire,T6r Mhic Eide.

Staidear a dhaanaimh ar na h -itreacha archdsta thiar Loch Measca chun fail amachan de badrr neamatoidf ins na itreacha (Idgo mblonn galar ar na fatal.

Stand No.

28 Nic Fhiobhui, Muireann P. Scoil Chaitriona,Sr. Eccles,

Baile Atha Cliath.Scrudu ar an meadu at6 ag teacht arthruailliu uisce cuan Bhlath Cliath agusar na h-aibhneacha ata ag rith isteachann.

29 O'Connor, Eileen M. St. Joseph 's SecondarySchool , Castleisland.

A survey of world food problems andsuggestions for their solution.

30 O'Mahony, Joanne M. St. Joseph's SecondarySchool, Castleisland.

A survey of the incidence of Brucellosisin the Castleisland area.

31 O'Reilly, Ann E. M. Loreto College,Cavan.

A study of the incidents, causes andpossible prevention of baldness.

32 O'Sullivan, Margaret M. Convent F.C.J.,Bunclody.

To investigate the effect of temperaturechanges on the life cycle stages of Droso-phila melanogaster and to attempt someelementary experiments on the pheno-menon of sex-linkage.

33 Peacock, Deirdre Scoil fosa,Malahide.

The effect of soap powders on pond life(hydra).

34 Sloane, Pauline M. Convent F.C.J.,Bunclody.

An elementary study of the phenomenonof web building in selected species ofspiders.


Junior Section-Boys

35 Bennett, William M. G. St. Kevin's C.B.S.,Arklow.

A study of marle in the Arklow area andits possibilities in agriculture.

Stand No.

36 Buggy, Lawrence Vocational School,Castlecomer.

Webs and their importance to spiders.

37 Burke, Michael G. St. Patrick's ComprehensiveSchool, Shannon.

A study of families of bird species toshow the relationships through feedinghabits, characteristics of eggs, externalcharacteristics and areas of habitation.

38 Carruthers, Terence St. Vincent's C.B.S.Glasnevin.

To illustrate the declining bird popula-tion in the Dublin region and to assigncauses.

39 Foley, Diarmaid J. Christian Brothers College,Cork.

To investigate air pollution in my citywith a view to finding a remedy.

40 Mac Donnchadha, Colm Scoil ChuimsitheachChiarain, An Cheathru Rua.

Cinealacha feamainne ata 1 gConamaraagus an tabhacht eacnamaiochta ata agbaint Ieo

41 McGloin, Michael G. Presentation Convent,Athenry.

A study of bacteria and antibiotics.

42 O Faolain , Colm T. Colaiste Mhuire,Cearnog Pharnell,Baile Atha Cliath.

Tionchar uisce shalaithe ar bheatha inabhainn chathrach.

43 O Flanagain, Ciaran D. Colaiste Mhuire,Cearnog Pharnell,Baile Atha Cliath.

Coilineacht eanlaith Bhaile na gCorr.

44 O h-lci, Breandan L. Colaiste Mhuira,Cearnog PharnellBaile Atha Cliath.

Treithe a fhaightear o dhtichas agusstaidear ar dhlithe Mendeleacha.

45 O Naradaigh, Seosamh Colaiste Mhuire,Cearnog Pharnell,Baile Atha Cliath.

Staidear ar lochan seasta.

Stand No.

46 O Neill, Uinsionn M. Colaiste Mhuire,Ceranbg Pharnell,Baile Atha Cliath.

Staitistic faoi choilin (gnathog mhara)mara.

47 Power, Nicholas St. Peter's College,Wexford.

A survey of Diotes Maritima (cottonweed)near Our Lady's Island lake in SouthCounty Wexford including the making ofan accurate density map of the plant inthe area and some suggestions as towhy it is disappearing.

48 Vial, William A. Avoca and Kingstown School,Blackrock.

A study of the thymus gland in mammals.

49 Walsh, John P. St. Peter's College,Wexford.

A study of the possible reasons whyeggs on the home farm have very paleyolks and a study of a possible way ofovercoming the problem.

50 Walton, Martin A. P. St. Vincent's College,Castleknock.

A genetical study of mice.



51 Devine, Anne Presentation Convent,Clane.

To investigate patterns of fine change inatmospheric pressure and in the naturalpressures in plants and animals.

52 Dunne, Anne M. Presentation Convent,Portarlington.

The development and utilisation of cut-away bogs.

Farrell, Mary C. Loreto Convent,Navan.

To discover what natural causes areresponsible for water devining.

Stand No.

54 Halpin, Mary Convent of Mercy,Longford.

A study of the effect of reduced pressureon plants.

55 Heylin, Eleanor 1. F.C.J. Convent,Bunclody.

An elementary study of possible linkagebetween hand and eye dominance.

56 O'Dowd, Emer M. T. F.C.J. Convent,Bunclody.

An attempt to find plant materials rich inhormones that stimulate plant growth orregulate plant behaviour.

57 O'Rafferty, Maureen H. Dominican Convent,Sion Hill,

Blackrock.An investigation into the acclimatizationof brown trout, a fresh-water fish, to waterin which the salts found in sea-water arepresent.


58

Senior Section-Boys

Kelly, Francis A. Blackrock College,Dublin.

To investigate why starfish invade shell-fish beds and damage stock around ourcoasts and possible methods of its

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prevention.

Keohane, Frank C. St. Patrick's ComprehensiveSchool, Shannon.

A study of bird migration in Ireland toprove that Ireland is the crossroads tobird migration throughout the world.

60 Pierce, John G. Coleiste l2amonn Ris,Loch Garman.

A study of the effects of available phos-phorus on the root/shoot ratio of lactucasativa under varying conditions.

Chemistry Ceimic


Stand No.

61 Byrne, Marie Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

An analysis of three standard mineralwaters incorporating chromatographicmethods.

62 Gilmore, Marian Presentation Convent,Tuam.

A study of plastics.

63 Lynch, Patricia N.M. Presentation Convent,Listowel.

A study of the importance of air to manand suggestions on how the pollution ofair in towns and cities can be overcome.

64 Murphy, Marian Presentation ConventTuam.

Crystals and crystal growing.

Chemistry Ceimic

65

Junior Section-Boys

Brassil, Michael J. C.B.S., Ennis.To examine and determine the naturalmineral wealth in inland and estuarydeposits of the river Fergus.

66 MacDonnchadha, Mdirtin Scoil ChuimsitheachNaomh Chiari in,

An Cheathni Rua.Idirdhealu idir poitin agus uisce beathatre scrudu ceimiceach a dheanamh orthii.

67 O'Connell, David H. A. Presentation BrothersCollege, Cork.

Chromatography as a separation techni-q ue.

68 O'Connor, Andrew C. St. Kevin's C.B.S.,Arklow.

Gas analysis by flame testing.

69 6 SpiolJin, Antdin M. Newbridge College,Newbridge.

A study of the metals found in Ireland inrelation to the periodic table.

Stand No.

70 Rutledge, Damian N. Marian College,Balls bridge.

A survey of the pollution of the riverDodder.

71 Ryan, Michael J. C.B.S., Ennis.To examine the effects of time, exposure.environment and storage on the suitabilityof water for human consumption.

Chemistry Ceimic


72 Kane, Nuala A. Loreto College,Mullingar.

The chemistry involved in the operationof an artificial kidney.

73 Nic Fheorais, Brid Scoil Chaitriona,Sr. Eccles,

Baile Atha Cliath.Fiseanna nbdurtha a chur i gcomparaid lefiseanna siopa d thaobh costas, seasamhagus eile,

Chemistry Ceimic

Senior Section-Boys

74 McDonnell, James P. Summerhill College,Sligo.

To show that hydrogen gas and chlorinegas form an explosive mixture in actiniclight and that this mixture can be utilised.

75 Whelan, Michael J. Vocational School,Clogher Road, Dublin.

An investigation of the chemical composi-tion and properties of materials and theiruse in the modern world.

Geography Geografaiocht


76 Barden, Bridget St. Dominic's College,Ballyfermot.

An historic study of the expansion ofDublin City and an assessment of thelikely extent of the city by 1985.

Stand No.

77 Byrne, Barbara L. St. Dominic's College,Ballyfermot.

A study of the development of the Sun-beam Group in the last ten years.

78 Carolan, Helen Loreto College,Cavan.

The progress of the Irish fishing industryover the past few years.

79 Clinton, Mary G. A. Vocational School,Mullingar.

A study of the geographical distributionof the lakes of Westmeath and theirinfluence on the surrounding areas.

80 Commins, Mary Convent of Mercy,Tuam.

Potential industrial development in theTuam area based on local soils.

81 Gannon, Elizabeth Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

The improvement and extension ofIreland's artificial waterways.

82 McCormack, Maureen Loreto Convent,Navan.

A study of the effect of trees on drainage.

83 Maye, Eilis M. T. Ursuline Convent,Sligo.

To discover why Ireland has so much turfand so little coal while in England, itsneighbour , the situation is vice versa.

84 O'Connell, Elizabeth A. M. Convent F.C.J.,Bunclody.

An investigation into the possibilities ofBunclody as a growth centre.

85 O'Reilly, Marian B. A. St. Dominic's College,

I

Ballyfermot.An investigation into the changing patternof farming in Tullow, Co. Carlow in recentyears.

86 Sinclair , Jane Alexandra College,Dublin.

A study of the traffic problems in Dublinand a possible solution.

Stand No.

87 Skehan, Mary T. Loreto Convent,Navan.

To study the relationship between surfacerun-off and the angle of slope and todiscover if any relationship exists betweenit and the rainfall.

Stand No.

96 Quirke, George Vocational School,Castlecomer.

A study of coal and its formation withparticular reference to the Castlecomercoalfield.

97 Sexton, Harry A. Templeogue College,Templeogue.

The construction and operation of a wea-ther station.


Junior Section-Boys

88 Buckley, Kieran B.

A study of a volcano.

Summerhill College,Sligo.

89 Dixon, Mark C. J. Belvedere College,Dublin.

A study of bogs in Ireland.

90 Ferguson, Garrett O. Summerhill College,Sligo.

To show by a series of maps Ireland'sgeography, demography and commercialactivity.

91 Grey, Richard V. Vocational School,Slieverue.

A survey of the dairying industry in theSlieverue Creamery area.

92 Lalor, David P. O'Connell School,Dublin.

A survey of the Continent of Europe.

93 McCluskey, Thomas G. J. O'Connell School,Dublin,

A survey of the British Isles.

94 O'Neill, Terence St. Vincent's C.B.S.Glasnevin.

The expansion of African nations sincethe beginning of the 20th century and thecauses.

95 6 Torpaigh, Seamus D. Colaiste Mhuire,Cearnog Pharnell,

Dublin.Staidear ar fhcarfhas in Eirinn agus antionchar ata ag leasaithe ar na feara.

98 Warde, Martin P. St. Joseph's College,Glenamaddy.

An investigation into farm size, landquality and use in the Glenmaddy area.



99 Conboy, Brigid St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

To show how the proper drainage of theDrumlin soil in Leitrim can lead to abetter cultivated soil.

100 Doherty, Mary P. Ursuline Convent,Blackrock, Cork.

Cork Harbour:A geographical study of the economicdevelopment of the upper harbour duringthe period 1958 to 1969.

101 Gleeson, Nora J. G. Convent of Mercy,Tuam.

A geographical study of Gowla Farm withspecial references to soil types and cropsgrown as a result of fertilisation and itseconomic value to the district.

102 Leonard, Kathleen H. Ursuline Convent,Blackrock, Cork.

A geological study of Pallasgreen, Co.Limerick.

103 McKeon, Elizabeth C. St. Mary's Convent School,Edenderry.

An analysis of the centrality of the schooltowards its cachment area.

Stand No.

104 O'Reilly, Catherine B. Loreto College,Cavan.

A study of the economic potential of thedevelopment of the Woodford canal.

105 Scullion, Josephine T. Holy Family Convent,Droichead Nua.

A study of the factors involved in thedevelopment of Newbridge as an industrialtown.


Senior Section-Boys

106 Everett , Christopher M. De La Salle College,Waterford.

To prove the climatic suitability of theWaterford area for horticulture.

107 Gallagher, Niall A. Mount Sion C.B.S.,Waterford.

An investigation into the origin of theEarth.

108 Kirwan , Thomas C. Mount Sion C.B.S.,Waterford.

A study of the cultivation of the soil andthe part it plays in our lives.

109 Murphy, Leo A. Mount Sion C.B.S.,Waterford.

The effect of water and ice on rocks.

Stand No.

113 McDonald, Marie St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

A Markov chain model in sociology.

114 Ni Chuinn, Maire G. Colaiste Muire,T&-Mhic-Fide.

Ceist leanunachais - gneithe mata-maticiOla learscail na hEireann.

115 Ni Ghrifin, Mairead M. Colaiste ide,Daingean Ui Chuise.

Aiseanna amharc a chabhroidh le beana' ti san aistriu go dti an cdras airgidreatha nua.

116 Nolan, Mary Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

A mathematical survey of insect life with aview to illustrating the use of the pi circle,sets and histograms.

117 Purcell, Winifred St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

An exploration of wallpaper patterns.

118 Quinlan, Ailis T. Convent F.C.J.,Laurel Hill, Limerick.

An investigation into the occurrence ofthe Fibonacci Sequence in nature andits use by artists throughout the ages,with special reference to the Goldensection.

Mathematics Matamaitic



110 Casey, Anne St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

Gaussian addition of arithmetic progres-sions of natural numbers with respect tomathematical induction.

111 Gallagher, Brigid S. St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

Finite number systems.

Junior Section-Boys

119 Browne, Padraig St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

A problem in the theory of numbers.

120 Casey, Thomas St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

To show that arithmetic has its pleasantand fascinating byways.

121 de Buitlear, Colm S. Colaiste Mhuire,Cearn6g Pharnell,Baile Atha Cliath.

112 Gray, Bernadette St. Joseph's Secondary School, Staidear ar theoiric ghaolmhaireachtaNewtownforbes. Einstein agus mionstaidear a dheanamh

Formalized implication. ar ghne faoi leith de.

Stand No.

122 De/ahunty, Alan M. Catholic University SchoolDublin.

The use of Boolean Algebra in solvingproblems of switching circuits.

123 Farrelly, Francis St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolNewtownforbes,

To demonstrate ten interesting mathe-matical problems.

124 McEntee, John St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

A study of systems and simulations withspecial reference to the use of pert inschedule control.

125 McGrath, Gerard St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes

The Game of Hex.

126 O'Donnell, James G. Summerhill College,Sligo.

A study of Linear Programming

127 Walsh, Terence P. St. Kevin's C.B.S.,Arklow.

A study in topology.



128 Culhane, Maura C. St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

The p-adic numbers.

129 Cummins , Winifred St. Joseph ' s Secondary School,Newtownforbes

An endeavour to present a systematicexposition of computational methods oflinear algebra.

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131

Stand No.

132 Hannon, Mona St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

Cobordism theory.

133 Heery, Mary St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

To show that if biologists deliberatelycultivate a more theoretical and mathe-matical approach to their work, they maywell achieve a great increase in the powerand interest of their results.

134 Hynes, Mary A. St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

A study of Square Fibonacci Numbers.

135 Kelly, Imelda St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

An analytical proof of the essentiallygeometrical isoperimetric problem.

136 Keogh, Mary N. St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

An attempt to introduce a new methodof renormalising an arbitrary Feynmanamplitude which can be used to study therenormalised perturbation series in quan-tum field theory.

137 MacAulay, Goretti St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

Heuristic reasoning in the theory ofnumbers.

138 McKelvey, Margaret St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

To investigate Ulam's measure problemand the equivalant question of whether adiscrete space can fail to be realcompact,together with the elements of the theoryof uniform spaces exclusively in terms ofpseudometrics.

Dillon, Teresa St. Joseph's Secondary School.Newtownforbes.

139

A statistical experiment in estimation.

Gallagher, Margaret St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

140

An attempt to discuss the two mostimportant topological properties - con-nectedness and compactness - usingthe concepts of homotopy and the funda-mental group.

Reid, Elizabeth St. Joseph's Secondary School.Newtownforbes.

Queuing theory.

Reynolds, Marie St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

A study of renormalisation through theaddition of counter-terms to the Logran-gian and an attempt to give a completeproof of the cancellation of all divergen-cies in an arbitrary interaction.

St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

The mathematics of night shining clouds.


Senior Section-Boys

142 Desmond, Anthony F. Colaiste lognaid Ris,Cork.

A mathematical solution to a problem inrunning a school tuck-shop.

143 Nolan, Terence J. St. Kieran's College,Kilkenny.

Transformation geometry by matrices

144 Ryan, John A.t

St. Kieran's College,Kilkenny.

To illustrate and prove the addition andmultiplication rule of probability and boystheorem.

Physics Fisic


1A5' Kelly, Eleanor Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

The extraction of water from the atmos-phere.

346 Kennelly , Marian T. Presentation Convent,Listowel.

A study of adverse physical conditionson the moon.

O'Callaghan, Anne C. Loreto Convent,Mnllinnar.

Colour comparator.

1¢8/O'Reilly, Olivia M . B. Our Lady's School,Rathnew.

An instrument for measuring the size ofdust particles.

Tighe, Mary Loreto Abbey,D alkey .

dA study of the physical features anstructure of the planets of the solarsystem.

Stand No.

1,6PT White, Mary Ursuline Convent

Electro-Magnetic induction - itsrelationship.

Physics Fisic

Junior Section-Boys

Sligoatomic

rS/) )5', 41161Biggs , John-Davi % Gonzaga, College,

A study of stroboscobic effects.Dublin V

1 Conway, Thomas J. Edmond Rice College,Wexford.

The detection of radio -active particles

f in--aWilson Cloud Chamber.153' Duggan , Denis P: Gonzaga College,

blinD .uA study on the most efficient part ofdifferent types of flames.

11;A English , Brian T^f St. Munchin ' s College,^O Limerick.

The construction of a digital timer andits use for measuring volocity.

155 Grummit, Eric St. Patrick's ComprehensiveSchool, Shannon.

The construction of a stroboscope.

Hourigan, John P. St. Munchin's College,Limerick.

The construction of a ring counter andits use in producing an electronic dice.

J57 Ingram, Richard J. P. Templeogue College,Dublin.

To construct a super regenerative receiverand to show the progress in electronicsup to the present day.

Z" Mac Unfraidh , Gearbid P.

^k-Glaasradh leictreachathril go dechuil.

Colaiste Mhuire,Cearnog Parnell,

Baile Atha Cliath.chun deachula a

O'Donnell, Graham J. Monkstown Park College,Co. Dublin

An electronic device, both visual andaudible, for the detection of ice hazardson the road and in the home.

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0 OONeil/, Martin P. Christian Brothers School,

6 Seaghdha, Sean C.

1,62 Ryan, Peter. A.

Athy.Exploring the possibility of converting theenergy of R.T. E. Medium Wave traQs-mission Into useable electricity. 1 W

Coleiste Mhuire,Cearn6g Pharnell, /

Baile Ath Cliath.Eolas giner6lta d'fhiil ar na realtanna trt,%ghlearanna deanta sa bhaile a usdid.

St. Patrick's ComprehensiveSchool, Shannon.

An investigation into the energy capacityof fuel materials.

168' Scaife, Ronan P. Sandymount High School,i 1 Dublin.

To demonstrate the electro-magnetic,/nature of micro-waves and to show someproperties peculiar to them.

164 Sheehan, Francis Vocational School,1) Clogher Road,

Dublin.A binary adder built with common schoolmaterial.

166 Warren, John G. P. Christian Brothers School,Dundalk.

The uses of electronics to-day.CIL

166' Wren, Thomas W.

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Physics Fisic ,J--l


Castleknock College,Co. Dublin.

A study on the reception and transmissionon the SW bands.

Connolly, Laura M. C. Loreto Convent,usty Mullingar.Comparative methods of measuring ionmigration.

168 rell, M B. Loreto Co vent,izaTli gar

The measure nt of i izati pote .

Gallen, Mary M. A. Loreto Convent,Mullingar.

The use of a solar cell in the constructionof a turbidometer.

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Physics Fisic

Senior Section-Boys

Stand No.17,0 Browne, Sean

han M. The High School,Dublin.

To determine in the field the distributionof radioactivity in certain mines in Ireland, `to ascertain by radiometric means therelative abundance of Uranium and Thor-ium, with a scientific and commercialview.

173 Duignan , Padraig Summerhill College,I Sligo.A ompl ely n sy8̂m Q ruKNflgght g yvlemea`as 'of electrical

circus7 "'Gibson, Leo P . Terenure College,

Dublin .y to discover the nature of thee. .

Mountjoy & Marine School,Dublin.

The construction of an analogue computer.176 O'Connor, Brendan M. Synge Street C,B.S.,

`Tp des ¢1ribQ'illus an plot motion

/of`Che planets.

O'Hare, James 0. Presentation College,Cork.

To determine the charge and mass of theelectron.

1,78 O'Neill, Liam J. De La Salle College,

^J I Summerrhi ll. l_College,

Sf_.s^f ;G7Al/ .,rf.r'./ $lioo.

LYi The 'cons clhon of an automaTfc"bell-s tem f?r se.lin schools and factories.

Buckley, Derek Terenure College,Du

Keneral survey of the solar system.

Churchtown , Dublin.To construct an engine which applies theprinciple of jet propulsion to the internal

_-ti n engine.

ourke, Matthew B Franciscan College,Gormanston.

-AT electronic model of man.

Belvedere College,Dublin.

To investigate aspects of the radiation ofradio frequency energy from various typesof radiators.

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Ryan, Michael T. P; O'Connell School,i Dublin.

A study of photons and of their generationand interaction with matter.

182 Sleridan , P er M. O'Connell Schoolblip.

eTh fueymg of simpl roc 618.

Wesley College,Dublin.

The construction of a mechanical oscilloscope.

184 Walsh, Anthony J. Coloiste Eamonn RisLoch Garman.

A study of hydroponics.

Terenure College,Dublin.

Aerials and transmission lines considered /as tuned circuits.

Sociology Socheolaiocht


186 Barry , Mary Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

The significance of pollution in humansociety to-day.

187 Brady, Majella M. Loreto College,Cavan.

The relationship between the size offarm and age of marriage in the farmingcommunity.

188 Butler, Mary Convent of the Sacred Heart,Monkstown.

To discover by examination of individualsor their work if there is uniformity in-attitudes towards colours and shapes in2 - 4 year olds and 14-16 year oldsrespectively.

189 Corcoran, Mary Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

The itinerant problem and its solution.

190 Curry, Stephanie Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

Irish citizens and their Constitutionalrights.

Stand No.191 Doolin, Agnes P. H.

A historical survey of Mullingar, itsdevelopment through the years and itsfuture as a major urban centre.

192 Gilroy, Margaret J.

A survey of hospitals in Cavan.

193 Hynes, Catherine

A solution to the problem of flooding inKilkenny.

194 MacDonagh, Mary

A comparison of the maturity of theurban and rural adolescent in Ireland.

195 Ni Mhaolaladh, Maire Scoil ChuimsitheachNaomh Chiarain,

An Cheathru Rua.Suirbhe ar fhearchumhact pharoiste naCeathrun Ruaidhe, Co. na Gaillimhe.


Junior Section-Boys

196 Nolan, Sean C. C.B.S., Wexford.A scientific study to ascertain the idealdesk for the pupils of the various classesin our school.

197 Nolan, Thomas P.

A study of the sports and costumes of thepeople of Europe.

198 Walton, David St. Patrick's ComprehensiveSchool, Shannon.

An investigation into the problems of anisolated community.


Vocational School,Mulingar.

Loreto College,Cavan.

Loreto Convent,Kilkenny.

Loreto College,Cavan.

O'Connell SchoolDublin.


199 Corless, Margaret T. Convent of Mercy,Longford.

A survey of itinerancy in Co. Longford todetermine whether economic circumstan-ces or personal choice is the dominatingfactor.

200 Culhane, Brid Mary St. Joseph's Secondary School,Newtownforbes.

To show how the exploitation of LochGowna's hidden beauty has aided theeconomy of the district.

201 Cunningham, Anne Convent of Mercy,Tuam.

The itinerant problem in Tuam, Co.Galway.

202 Doherty, Mary G. Presentation Convent,Thurles.

To illustrate the influence of the Thurlesrailway on the town of Thurles.

203 Dunne, Therese St. Mary's Convent,Edenderry.

To analyse the labour potential of Eden-derry.

204 NI Bhaldraithe, Carmel, Clochar na Trbcaire,Tuaim.

A population survey on a rural community.

205 O ' Callaghan, Catherine F. Convent F.C.J.,Bunclody.

A study of alcoholism.

206 Whiteford, Phyllis K. Presentation Convent,Thurles.

To investigate the influence of the mainroad (Dublin-Cork) on the growth ofJohnstown.


Senior Section-Boys

207 French, Alan Wesley College,Dublin.

To show that railways can provide thebest means of transport for the citizens ofIreland.

208 Lyons , Thomas C.B.S., Waterford.To show that football fever in Waterfordadversely affects the economy of the city.

219 Marshall , Robert D. Wesley College,Dublin.

A genealogical study in the dynasticambitions of the various members of theHouse of Bourbon from the mid-seven-teenth century.

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