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RDS DUBLIN / 8 -10 JAN.

competing for BT Young Scientist of the Year

550 Amazing Projects

5 Exhibition Hallscrammed with exciting things to see and do!

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Bail ó Dhia ort agus fáilte chuig Taispeántas Teicneolaíochta & Eolaí Óg BT. Is é 2015 an 51ú bliain den taispeántas agus arís eile tá clár imeachtaí den scoth againn anseo duit ag an RDS sna laethanta beaga seo amach romhainn.Tá ríméad orm a rá go bhfuil éacht déanta againn i mbliana nach ndearnamar riamh cheana ó thaobh líon na dtionscadal ar cuireadh isteach orthu agus líon na mac léinn a bhí rannpháirteach i dtionscadal. Is mar gheall ar an méid tallainne atá againn ar an oileán beag seo gur lean an taispeántas ag dul i méid i measc an phobail gach bliain agus é mar shampla thar barr d’imeachtaí eile den chineál céanna ar fud an domhain.

Agus ní hiad na mic léinn atá rannpháirteach i mbliana an t-aon dream atá ag ardú an chaighdeáin. D’éirigh le roinnt de na hiar-bhuaiteoirí go leor a bhaint amach ar leibhéal idirnáisiúnta le déanaí anuas. I mí Mheán Fómhair, d’éirigh le Paul Clarke a bhain Teicneolaí agus Eolaí Óg BT amach in 2014 an 2ú háit a bhaint amach i gcomórtas Eolaí Óg an AE i Vársá. Gairid ina dhiaidh sin d’éirigh le buaiteoirí chomórtas 2013 Ciara Judge, Sophie Healy Thow agus Emer Hickey an chéad duais a fháil ag Aonach Idirnáisiúnta Eolaíochta Google in California agus tugadh onóir mhór dóibh nuair a ainmníodh iad i liosta na hirise TIME den 25 déagóir is

mó tionchair ar domhan. Nuair a fhéachaimid ar na hiontrálacha a fuaireamar le haghaidh thaispeántas na bliana seo, níl aon amhras orm ach go bhfuil sé de chumas ag ár rannpháirtithe reatha cur tuilleadh leis an rath sin in 2015.

Gheobhaidh tusa deis sna laethanta beaga seo amach romhainn iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar Thaispeántas Teicneolaíochta agus Eolaí Óg BT agus turas a fháil den 550 tionscadal atá ar an ngearrliosta i mbliana. Feicfidh tú féin an obair chrua, na huaireanta fada agus an síor-chúram a thugann na mic léinn do na tionscadail seo agus go deimhin na múinteoirí a thacaíonn agus a spreagann iad lena gcuid smaointe a fhorbairt. Gan trácht ar an 82 moltóir breá atá againn, ar lucht gairme a bhfuil taithí mhór acu iad go léir i réimsí gnó agus STEM, agus a thugann a gcuid ama gach bliain chun moltóireacht a dhéanamh ar na tionscadail.

Is minic a fhiafraítear dom cén fáth a n-eagraíonn BT an taispeántas seo agus cén fáth a bhfuilimid ina bhun le cúig bliana déag anuas. Is é an freagra a thugaim ná go gcreidimid i ndáiríre i gcumhacht na heolaíochta, na teicneolaíochta, na hinnealtóireachta agus na matamaitice, agus na daoine cumasacha taobh thiar dóibh, d’fhonn saol níos fearr a chruthú. Le beagnach 170 bliain tá BT i mbun taighde agus forbartha ar theicneolaíochtaí nua lenar athraíodh an bealach a dhéanaimid cumarsáid mar shochaí agus mar a mhairimid ó lá go lá. Mar sin gach bliain, tugaimid ar bhfoireann mhór d’os cionn 200 fostaí BT le chéile agus cuirimid an taispeántas seo ar fáil agus fios againn go bhfuilimid ag déanamh ár gcion, más beag féin é, chun smaointeoirí, anailísithe, teicneolaithe, matamaiticeoirí, eolaithe agus innealtóirí na todhchaí a chothú.

Mar sin féin, ní bheimis in ann an taispeántas seo a chur ar fáil asainn féin agus ní mór buíochas speisialta a ghabháil lenár gcomhpháirtithe tiomanta lena n-áirítear an Roinn Oideachais & Scileanna i bPoblacht na hÉireann, RTÉ, Fearais Analógacha, Elan, Intel, Perrigo, agus an Roinn Oideachais i dTuaisceart Éireann, gan trácht ar lear mór lucht tacaíochta eile a fheicfidh tú liostaithe sa treoir seo. Ba mhaith liom freisin buíochas a ghabháil lenár moltóirí clúiteacha, na múinteoirí, na tuismitheoirí agus lucht eagraithe BT a thug a gcuid ama go flaithiúil ionas go dtarlóidh an ócáid seo bliain i ndiaidh bliana. Níos tábhachtaí fós, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na mic léinn iad féin as an bhfuinneamh agus as an díograis a léiríonn siad don taispeántas.

Chomh maith leis an 550 tionscadal a bheidh ar taispeáint an tseachtain seo, tá lear mór lucht taispeántais, lucht siamsaíochta agus míreanna speisialta den scoth againn. Is ócáid é seo don teaghlach go léir mar sin tá súil agam go dtaitneoidh an taispeántas leat agus go bhfágann tú an áit seo agus an mórtas céanna agat inár ndaoine óga cumasacha agus atá againne in BT.

Bain sult as do chuairt agus guím gach rath ar gach duine a bheidh rannpháirteach.

Colm O’NeillPríomhfheidhmeannach, BT Ireland

www.btyoungscientist.com [email protected]/BTYSTE

BT is one of the world’s leading communications and IT services companies. For more information on BT in Ireland, visit www.btireland.com

Hello and welcome to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. 2015 marks the 51st year of the exhibition and once again we have a superb programme of events for you to enjoy here at the RDS over the coming days.I’m delighted to announce that this year we have broken all previous records for the number of projects entered and the number of students who participated in a project. It’s a testament to the breadth of talent we have on this small island that the exhibition has continued to grow in popularity every year and has become a shining example for other similar events across the world.

And it’s not just this year’s participating students that are helping to raise the bar. Some of our former winners have gone on to achieve great success on an international level in recent times. In September, we saw our 2014 BT Young Scientist & Technologist Paul Clarke win 2nd prize at the EU Young Scientist competition in Warsaw. This was quickly followed by our 2013 winners Ciara Judge, Sophie Healy Thow and Emer Hickey who scooped first prize at the international Google Science Fair in California and were honoured in TIME magazine’s list of the 25 most influential teenagers in the world. Judging by the entries we have received for this year’s exhibition, I have no doubt that our current participants have the potential to raise the bar of success even higher in 2015.

Over the coming days you will have the opportunity to explore the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and enjoy a tour of the 550 projects that have been shortlisted this year. You will see for yourself how much hard work, long hours and relentless commitment goes into these projects by the students and indeed the teachers who support and encourage them in developing their ideas. Not to mention our 82 highly esteemed judges, all highly experienced professionals in the fields of business and STEM, who give their time freely each year to judge the projects.

I’m often asked why BT organises this exhibition and why we have

done so for the past fifteen years. The answer is that we truly believe in the power of science, technology, engineering and maths, and the great minds behind them, to create a better world. For almost 170 years BT has researched and developed new technologies that have altered how we communicate as a society and how we go about our daily lives. So each year, we gather together our extensive team of over 200 BT employees and deliver this exhibition in the knowledge that we are playing our small part in cultivating the great thinkers, analysts, technologists, mathematicians, scientists and engineers of the future.

However, we could not deliver this exhibition alone and special thanks must go to our dedicated partners including the Department of Education & Skills in the Republic of Ireland, RTE, Analog Devices, Elan, Intel, Perrigo, and the Department of Education in Northern Ireland, not to mention a host of others supporters whom you’ll find listed in this guide. I would also like to thank our esteemed judges, the teachers, the parents and the BT Redcoats who all give so freely of their time to make this event happen year on year. Most importantly, I would like to thank the students themselves for the boundless energy and enthusiasm they bring to the exhibition.

As well as the 550 school projects on display this week, we also have a fantastic line-up of exhibitors, entertainers and outstanding special acts. There is something here for all the family so I hope that you enjoy the exhibition and that you leave here with the same sense of pride in our talented young people as we do in BT.

Enjoy your visit and I wish the very best of luck to all involved.

Colm O’NeillChief executive officer, BT Ireland

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The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2015 is proudly sponsored and supported by;


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ONLINE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PROJECT MATHS

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AWARDS

REVEREND DR TOM BURKE BURSARYFr Tom was one of the co-founders of the project and sadly passed away in 2008. In memory of his contribution to the project, a €1,000 bursary is awarded in his name to an individual participant who is deemed by the judges as the best communicator. This will be paid to a student to help them in their second/third level education.This bursary will be open to participants of all categories across all age groups - but the winner cannot be either the overall Individual Winner or Runner Up.

MAIN AWARDSHere are all the awards that will be presented at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2015.

BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year 2015 Individual or Group• BT Young Scientist(s) of the Year Trophy (perpetual)• Cheque for €5,000 / £4,500• The chance to represent Ireland at the European Union

Contest for Young Scientists

Best Individual or Best Group• BT Trophy (perpetual)• Cheque for €2,400 / £2,160

Runner-up Individual and Runners-up Group • BT Trophy (perpetual) • Cheque for €1,200 / £1,080Please note if the title BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year is awarded to an Individual, a Best Group Award will also be made. If the title BT Young Scientist of the Year is awarded to a Group, a Best Individual Award will be made.

CATEGORY AWARDSThere are 36 prizes for Individuals and 36 prizes for Group projects. The prizes take the form of 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections of each of the four categories:• Biological and Ecological Sciences • Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences • Social and Behavioural Sciences • Technology

The prizes are:• 1st prize of €300 / £270

for both Individual and Group projects • 2nd prize of €225 / £202

for both Individual and Group projects • 3rd prize of €150 / £135

for both Individual and Group projects

In the event of a tie in any category, the prize money will be split equally. A number of Highly Commended and Display awards will also be awarded in each category by the panel of judges.

The BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year 2014 is Paul Clarke from St Paul’s College, Raheny, County Dublin.


STUDENT AWARDS• Analog Devices Student Award This award is presented to an individual or group for outstanding work

exhibited in the Technology category, except where the project has been selected as BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year. The prize consists of a trophy and an all expenses paid trip to America as the guests of Analog Devices, visiting San Francisco and Los Angeles. In addition, Analog Devices will donate €2,500 to the school of the winning student(s) as a contribution towards its science laboratory equipment fund.

• Intel Student Award This award is presented to an individual or group for outstanding work

exhibited in the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences category, except where the project has been selected as BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year. The prize is an all-expenses paid trip to the USA to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from May 10-15, 2015. The teacher/mentor of the winner(s) of this award will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to ISEF.

• Perrigo Student AwardPerrigo will be offering an award in the Biological and Ecological category to the best placed project, either group or individual, except where the project has been selected as BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year. Final details of this award will be announced at the awards ceremony.

• RTÉ Student AwardRTÉ will be offering an award in the Social and Behavioural Sciences category to the best placed project, either group or individual, except where the project has been selected as BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year. Final details of this award will be announced at the awards ceremony.

EDUCATOR OF EXCELLENCE AWARDSThese awards will be presented to the teachers whose commitment and encouragement have consistently enabled their students to participate successfully in the following subject areas for the purpose of the exhibition: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Computing.

• Analog Devices Educator of Excellence AwardThe winner receives the Analog Devices Trophy and an all-expenses paid trip to America.

• Intel Educator of Excellence AwardThe winner will receive the Intel Trophy and an all-expenses paid trip to the USA to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair which takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from May 10-15 2015. The selected teacher will also have the opportunity to attend sessions at the Intel Educator Academy.



We are pleased and proud to have a fabulous range of Special Awards at this year’s Exhibition. Each award is industry-sponsored and details of each organisation and awards can be found on the Awards section of our website www.btyoungscientist.com

This year Special Awards will be presented by our partner organisations. Special Awards recognise excellence in specific areas, examples include projects which have a focus on innovation in technology, physics, chemistry, sustainability, recycling, the environment, research or improving cancer awareness.

Full details of all the Special Awards and the criteria for each can be found on our website www.btyoungscientist.com

Schools awardsEach year two school awards are made, one for Best School in Northern Ireland presented by MATRIX and one for Best School in Republic of Ireland presented by NAPD. These are presented on a points based system and cannot be won by the same school in a three year period.


Special awards


SOCIAL & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Prof Joe BarryDr Barry BruntAnnette CahalaneProf Catherine ComiskeyDr Catherine ConlonDr Almar EnnisCiaran Ennis

Dr Frances FahyDr Domnall FlemingDr Yseult FreeneyDr Kevin HourihanDr Jones IrwinDr Angela LeahyEoin MacCuirc

Dr Maeve MartinMichelle McCarthy SeversAebhric McGibneyLynda McSweeneyProf Des McCaffertyNora NicAodhaDr Elizabeth Nixon

Prof Ian RobertsonAidan RyanDavid SilkeProf Anthony StainesDr Joanne StuartProf James Williams

BT Young Scientist & Technology Judges 2015

TECHNOLOGY

Colm BuckleyDr Sarah Jane DelanyProf Linda DoyleJohn DunnionDr Carol GibbonsProf Jim Greer

Leonard HobbsJoe HoganBill HuntBarry KennedyNoel KingAaron McCormack

Ann O’SullivanDr Diarmuid O’BrienTom O’DwyerDr Mary Shire

BT CHAIRPERSON SPECIAL AWARDS CHAIRPERSON

CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Prof Tom BrazilDr Mike ByrneProf Stephen ConnonProf Sean CorishProf Padraig DunneProf Orla Feely

Prof Pat GuiryDr Graeme HorleyProf Tom LaffeyDr Michael McGrathDr Ronan McNultyAoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain

Dr Fergal O’ReillyDr Rachel QuinlanDr Tony ScottDr Emma Sokell

Maureen Walkingshaw Professor Eoin O’Neill

BIOLOGICAL & ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Dr Donagh BerryDr Sarah CullotyProf Michael DohertyProf Liam DolanDr Evelyn DoyleHubert Fuller

Dr Jervis GoodProf Marie GuidonProf Des HigginsDr Mary Kelly-QuinnDr Grace McCormackProf Jennifer McElwain

Prof Deirdre McGrathDr John MonahanProf Ian MontgomeryProf Niall MoynaProf Grace MulcahyDr Kathy O’Boyle

Prof John O’HalloranProf Donal O’SheaDr Brid QuiltyDr Dagmar Stengal


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Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Ecological Sciences

1100 - 1618 2100 - 2613 3100 - 3611 4100 - 4616

AntrimAntrim Grammar School 1595, 2539

Ballyclare High School 2532

St Killian’s College 3505, 3603

Wellington College 4421

CavanBreifne College 1503

Loreto College 2509, 4538

ClareEnnis Community College, Gaelcholaíste an Chlaír 1427, 4112

Kilrush Community School 4513

Mary Immaculate Secondary School - Lisdoonvarna 1103, 1301, 4102, 4206, 4301, 4410, 4417, 4419, 4423, 4428

Meánscoil Na Mbráithre 1303, 1402, 3401

Rice College 4101

Scoil Mhuire 2529, 4549, 4611

St John Bosco Community College 1424, 2408

CorkArdscoil Uí Urmoltaigh 1541, 1572, 3514

Bandon Grammar School 1110, 1206, 1410, 1420, 1425, 1428, 1434, 1522, 1552, 2410, 2526, 3526, 4213, 4433, 4539, 4548

Bishopstown Community School 2519

Boherbue Comprehensive School 1581

Carrigaline Community School 1611, 4518

Christ King Girls Secondary School 2207

Christ King Girls Secondary School 4215

Christian Brothers College 1214, 1613

Clonakilty Community College 3506, 4510

Coláiste Choilm 1412, 1422, 1512, 1524, 1556, 1604, 2505, 2511, 3602, 4107, 4517, 4519, 4542, 4544

Coláiste Muire - Crosshaven 4506

Coláiste Na Toirbhirte 1204, 1580, 4555

Coláiste Pobal Bheanntrai 1431, 4434

Colaiste Treasa 1583

Glanmire Community College 3530, 4214

Kinsale Community School 1101, 1109, 1400, 1403, 1405, 1501, 1505, 1511, 1520, 1543, 1592, 2413, 2417, 2501, 2510, 3511, 3517, 4402, 4408, 4413, 4568, 4603

Midleton College 4300, 4530

Millstreet Community School 1540, 1558, 1569, 4536

Mount Mercy College 3411, 4108

Mount St Michael 2209

North Monastery Secondary School 2612, 3611

Patrician Academy 4525

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide 1606

Presentation College 2514, 2518, 4217, 4609

Regina Mundi College 1564

Sacred Heart Secondary School 2211, 2531, 3523

Schull Community College 1528, 1545, 1603, 4106, 4414

Scoil Mhuire 1413

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - Blarney 1419, 1561, 1588, 3402, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - Blarney 3533, 4514, 4545


St Aloysius College 4543

St Aloysius School 1415

St Mary’s High School 1504, 2310, 3203

St Mary’s Secondary School - Mallow 2401, 4405, 4561

DonegalColáiste Ailigh 1302, 1587, 4306, 4403, 4407, 4409, 4411, 4416, 4424, 4508

Loreto Convent - Letterkenny 1567, 2537

Magh Ene College 4512, 4613

Moville Community College 4302

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair 2521, 3502, 3521

St Eunan’s College 4201

DownAbbey Christian Brothers School 2607

New-Bridge Integrated College 4612

South Eastern Regional College - Bangor Campus 4607, 4616

St Colman’s College 4559

St Louis Grammar School 3400, 3406, 3410

DublinAlexandra College 1597, 2308

Ardgillan Community College 2102, 2309, 4104, 4209

Belvedere College 1614, 3305

Blackrock College 1201, 3309

C.B.S. Westland Row 4422

Castleknock College 4550

Clonkeen College 1508, 1531

Coláiste Chilliain 3408, 1548, 1562

Coláiste Phádraig - Lucan 1100, 1615, 2201, 2208, 2303, 2402, 3500, 4522

Colaiste Pobail Setanta 1414

Dominican College - Drumcondra 1518, 1539, 1542, 1557

Fingal Community College 1500, 1521

Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh 4436

Gaelcholáiste Reachrann 2515

Gonzaga College 2506, 2609, 3607

Holy Child Secondary School 1417, 1507, 2204

Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Our Lady’s Grove 1514

Loreto Abbey Secondary School 1519, 1568, 4435

Loreto College - Foxrock 1212, 1553, 1591, 2414, 4557

Loreto College - St Stephens Green 1106, 1205, 1418, 2103, 3531, 4111, 4426, 4564

Loreto High School 1509, 1532

Loreto Secondary School - Balbriggan 1406, 1426, 1529, 3205, 4200, 4207, 4415, 4515

Luttrellstown Community College 3609

Malahide Community School 1102, 1610

Mount Sackville Secondary School 1590

Newpark Comprehensive School 1209, 2200

Our Ladys School - Templeogue 2407

Rockbrook Park School 3308

Sandford Park School Ltd 1584

Skerries Community College 3528

St Andrew’s College 2611, 4100

St Colmcille’s Community School 1549, 3512

St Declan’s College 3103

St Dominics College 3605

St Joseph Of Cluny 4406

St Kevins College 1607

St Louis High School 2516, 4534

Sutton Park School 2203, 3101, 3202, 4400, 4507

Synge Street CBS 2101, 2206, 2301, 2304, 2311, 2403, 2603, 2604, 2610

Tallaght Community School 1516, 1601, 2601

The Kings Hospital 4109

The Teresian School - Donnybrook 2538

GalwayColáiste Bhaile Chláir 1423, 3416

Colaiste Cholmcille 4608

Coláiste Iognáid S.J. 1210, 2210

Coláiste Mhuire 4216

Coláiste Naomh Eoin 3106

Dominican College - Galway 1526


Galway (continued)Garbally College 1544, 1609, 2307

Portumna Community School 4437, 4551, 4563

Presentation College 3536

Seamount College 2530

St Joseph’s College - Galway 4604

St. Mary’s College 1409, 1534, 4418

KerryCauseway Comprehensive School 3608, 4532

Coláiste Bhréanainn 2507

Coláiste na Sceilge 1612

Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí 1111, 2533

Killorglin Community College 3404

Presentation Secondary School - Milltown 1213

KildareClongowes Wood College 2600

Kildare Town Community School 1429, 1575, 1598, 1618, 2416, 2613, 4113, 4569, 4606, 4615

Maynooth Post Primary School 4105

Newbridge College 1105, 4304

Patrician Secondary School - Newbridge 1605, 2205

Salesian College - Celbridge 1215

St Farnan’s Post Primary School 1579, 4554

St Wolstan’s Community School 1538

KilkennyColáiste Mhuire 3304, 4438

Coláiste Pobal Osraí - Kilkenny 1565, 4501, 4505

Grennan College 1546, 1586

Kilkenny College 3204

Loreto Secondary School - Kilkenny 1576, 1578, 1616, 4556

Meánscoil na mBráithre Criostaí 1401, 4503

St Kieran’s College 2522

LaoisHeywood Community School 1300, 1617

St. Mary’s C.B.S. 3105

LeitrimBallinamore Community School 4202

Carrick-On-Shannon Community School 4520

St. Clare’s Comprehensive School 2606, 3207

LimerickArdscoil Ris 1547, 3409

Castletroy College 1200, 3209

Colaiste Ide and Iosef 1207, 3525

Coláiste Iósaef 1407, 1515, 1550, 1574, 1589, 1602

Desmond College 2100, 2400, 2404, 3100, 3201, 3303, 3403, 3405, 3501, 3504, 3520, 3601, 3606, 4500, 4504, 4601, 4605

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 2300, 3503, 4212

John The Baptist Community School 1208, 1510, 1535, 1582, 3206, 3515, 4516, 4521

Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ 1554

Salesian Secondary College, Pallaskenry 2306, 3417, 3529, 3535, 3538, 4431

St Nessan’s Community College 3600

LondonderryOakgrove Integrated College 2412, 3513

St Columb’s College 2602

St Mary’s College 2202, 2212, 2305, 2500, 2512, 3301, 4203, 4210

St Mary’s Limavady 2520, 2608

LongfordBallymahon Vocational School 1563, 1570

Lanesboro Community College 1107, 1211, 4432, 4547

Mercy Secondary School - Longford 3524

Templemichael College 1433

LouthBush Post Primary School 1411, 1525, 1530, 3510

Coláiste Rís 3307

De La Salle College 3102

Dundalk Grammar School 1416

O Fiaich College 4567

Our Ladys College - Drogheda 2104


Our Ladys College - Drogheda 2525, 4305

St Vincent’s Secondary School 2523, 4303, 4526, 4535

MayoJesus & Mary Secondary School 1585

Mount St Michael 1203

St Muredachs College 1551

St. Patrick’s College 3104

MeathLoreto Secondary School - Navan 1536, 2409, 2517

St Oliver Post Primary 3407

St Patrick’s Classical School 3414

St Peter’s College - Dunboyne 4404

MonaghanColáiste Oiriall 1217, 4420

Our Lady’s Secondary School - Monaghan 3302

Patrician High School - Carrickmacross 2536, 3200, 4211

St. Macartan’s College 4527, 4533

OffalyColaiste Choilm 3300

Gallen Community School 1404, 3412

Sacred Heart Secondary School 1573, 2415

St. Brendan’s Community School 3537

Tullamore College 4110, 4546

RoscommonC.B.S. Roscommon 2504, 4509, 4528, 4541

Roscommon Community College 4502

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - Roscommon 1513, 1517, 1523, 1527, 1600, 2502, 2513, 2527, 2534, 4511, 4524, 4529, 4540

Scoil Mhuire Strokestown 1566, 2605, 4412, 4602, 4614

St Nathy’s College 2302, 2406

SligoJesus & Mary Secondary School 4560

Summerhill College 3413

TipperaryBorrisokane Community College 1502, 1537

C.B.S. Thurles 3208, 3509, 3610, 4562

Cistercian College 1593, 4531

Colaiste Dun Iascaigh 4558

Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed 1533, 3604

Presentation Secondary School - Thurles 1560, 3415, 3532, 4552, 4566

Scoil Ruain 1104

St Joseph’s College 3508

St. Mary’s Secondary School 1555, 1559

TyroneSt Ciaran’s High School 1430

WaterfordBlackwater Community School 4537

De La Salle College 1216, 3519

Gael Choláist Phort Láirge 2503, 4565

St Augustines College 3527

WestmeathAthlone Community College 1202, 4425

Marist College - Athlone 3534

Moate Community School 2508, 4205

Mullingar Community College 4600

Our Lady’s Bower 1506, 2528, 2535

St Aloysius College 3306, 3516

WexfordRamsgrange Community School 4430

WicklowArklow Community College 1432

Avondale Community College 1408, 2405, 3507, 4401, 4429

Avondale Community College 4523

Coláiste Bhríde 1108, 1571, 1577, 1594, 4553, 4610

Dominican College 1421, 1608, 2411, 2524 3522, 4204, 4427

Gaelcholaiste Na Mara - Arklow 1596, 3518, 4208

Loreto Secondary School 4103


Social & Behavioural Sciences

JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL

1100Title: Rememberability vs. guessability: Entropy and human factors in password creationOverview: To determine whether there is a connection between the human factor in password composition/usage and the relative entropy of the password.School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jacqueline FarrellStudent(s): Cian Tormey

1101Title: A statistical study on the public’s attitude towards female participation and aggression control in mixed gender martial artsOverview: I am investigating the public’s attitudes towards aggression control and anger levels in martial arts and also the stigma attached to female participation in martial arts.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Jennifer McCarthy

1102Title: Children’s diets in transition from primary to secondary schoolOverview: To find out how children’s lifestyles and diets change in their transition from primary to secondary school and why these changes occur.School: Malahide Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Caroline TigheStudent(s): Aisling Lynch

1103Title: The geography of the voting patterns in the Eurovision song contestOverview: I am looking to see if there is a geographical aspect to the way votes are cast in the Eurovision song contest.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Fearghal Burke

1104Title: An investigation into post-primary school teacher understanding of dyslexia and the school experiences of post-primary school students with dyslexiaOverview: My project aims to assess post-primary teacher understanding of dyslexia and to see if this is reflexed by dyslexic student’s experiences.School: Scoil RuainCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Margaret O’NeillStudent(s): Joseph Mee

1105Title: How password savvy are you?Overview: I aim to check the strength of passwords and educate my peers on the importance of online security.School: Newbridge CollegeCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Anne Marie DavisStudent(s): Aoife Ryan

1106Title: An investigation to determine techniques to help reduce B and D reversalOverview: I am investigating methods to help students with dyslexia, specifically addressing the B and D reversal problem.School: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jennifer CampbellStudent(s): Adrianne Ward

1107Title: “For behind the parent stood the school and behind the teacher the home” - Does parental involvement in education improve academic outcomes?Overview: To demonstrate that parental involvement in numeracy/literacy is effective in improving outcomes and engagement. I will use specific numeracy/literacy programmes in my school on a 1st year group.School: Lanesboro Community CollegeCounty: LongfordTeacher: Mr Michael LyonsStudent(s): Brian Lyons

1108Title: Have iPads facilitated enquiry-based learning in schools?Overview: I want to investigate whether iPads improve the teaching and learning in my school, as it was advertised it would. I will examine teaching practices.School: Coláiste BhrídeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Miriam RickerbyStudent(s): Grace Hennessy

1109Title: A statistical study on people’s attitudes and awareness of allergies and anaphylaxisOverview: I will investigate the general population’s attitudes and awareness of allergies/anaphylaxis to provide insight to the knowledge and perception of allergies amongst the public.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Mia Hynes

1110Title: Why do students abstain from wearing seatbelts on buses?

Overview: For my project, I would like to investigate why students feel it is okay not to wear seatbelts on buses.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Kendra Kingston

1111Title: Astuithe dé-ocsáid charbóin agus básanna ar na bóithre a laghdú: Cé chomh maith ar an eolas go bhfuil tiománaithe na hÉireann? (Reducing carbon dioxide emissions and road deaths)Overview: To establish how knowledgeable Irish professional drivers are of fuel efficient and safe driving techniques that will result in reducing carbon emissions and road deaths.School: Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíCounty: KerryTeacher: Ms Elaine Ní DheargáinStudent(s): Laura Ní Eidhin

INTERMEDIATE INDIVIDUAL

1200Title: Sugar tax: To be or not to beOverview: My project aims to reflect my community’s opinion about the sugar tax proposed by the government and the risks of sugar and obesity.School: Castletroy CollegeCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Linda HannonStudent(s): Tamara Mahdi

1201Title: An analysis of teenagers’ knowledge of the Ebola virus and current crisisOverview: To test teenagers’ knowledge of the Ebola virus and current crisis affecting West Africa, using survey questions and comparing it to methods of obtaining this information.School: Blackrock CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Hugo RowsomeStudent(s): Scott Donohoe

1202Title: An investigation into the correlation between personality and height in teenage boysOverview: Why does the taller man get the girl, earn more, run the company and become president? Does his teenage height and personality development predict this?School: Athlone Community CollegeCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mr Leo SmithStudent(s): Evie McTague

1203Title: Is the media murdering murder?Overview: To determine a correlation between Ireland’s murder rate since 1846, media reporting and the degree

of influence the media have in peoples’ perception of murder.School: Mount St MichaelCounty: MayoTeacher: Maureen CommonsStudent(s): Hannah Allsopp

1204Title: How an individuals position in their family affects their personality traits and subsequent career choiceOverview: My project is an examination of how an individual’s birth order in their family affects their personality traits and also their subsequent career choice.School: Coláiste Na ToirbhirteCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Pat O LearyStudent(s): Celine Lordan

1205Title: Are aptitude tests a fair representation of a student’s ability?Overview: I want to find out why aptitude tests are used and if they are fair in differentiating students based on their ability.School: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Yseult WhitakerStudent(s): Iman Awan

1206Title: Using Twitter sentiment analysis to determine the happiest countyOverview: Determining which county in Ireland is the happiest by Twitter sentiment analysis.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr Edward GashStudent(s): Ben O’Regan

1207Title: What are the effects of exercise on your emotional and mental well-being?Overview: I will be investigating the positive, emotional and mental effects of physical activity / exercise by carrying out various surveys on P.E. classes.School: Colaiste Ide and IosefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms. Joannah KennedyStudent(s): Darragh O’Connell

1208Title: A statistical analysis of whether segregating males and females for P.E. will increase participation and physical activity levelsOverview: We are constantly told at school/in the newspapers that physical exercise is good for us and important to living a long and healthy life. This is because it is linked to having a healthy heart, preventing diabetes and stopping some cancers. However, it appears from my experiences that


some people choose to miss school P.E./sport because they sometimes have to do it with boys and girls together. I would like to see whether doing some sports in P.E. separately would ensure more people participate in and enjoy the activity. This study will also look at which aspects of P.E. teenagers prefer to do with their own gender, and will make recommendations to help increase the number of pupils doing P.E./school sport.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Michelle BuckleyStudent(s): Liam Passmore

1209Title: Why do women stay in STEM careers?Overview: I want to investigate gender inequality in STEM by collecting data from women who have stayed in these fields.School: Newpark Comprehensive SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Karen ClarkeStudent(s): Anna Porter

1210Title: Cyber contagion - The science behind the ice bucket challengeOverview: A study, using epidemiological models, of how viral fundraisers like the ice bucket challenge spread, and from the results finding the ideal fundraising campaign.School: Coláiste Iognáid S.J.County: GalwayTeacher: Ms Niamh ConwayStudent(s): Kate Duggan

1211Title: €2.50 too much? - A statistical analysis of the effect of the GMS feeOverview: The aim of my project is to examine the effect that the GMS charge has had on the medications that patients take.School: Lanesboro Community CollegeCounty: LongfordTeacher: Ms Mary O’BrienStudent(s): Mark Lyons

1212Title: The quality of fire safety procedure in Irish schoolsOverview: I wish to find out how prepared primary and secondary schools throughout the country are for the event of a fire.School: Loreto College - FoxrockCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Helen HennessyStudent(s): Aoife Linehan

1213Title: An investigation into the influence of gender equality education

on the attitudes of children towards gender roles in the workforceOverview: I aim to investigate if children should be taught about gender equality in the workforce and what age education is most effective in influencing attitudes.School: Presentation Secondary School - MilltownCounty: KerryTeacher: Mr Denis MaguireStudent(s): Emily Cahill

1214Title: Does scientific research lead to job creation?Overview: One of the Irish government’s main objectives is to create a knowledge economy. Does money given in grants for scientific research lead to job creation?School: Christian Brothers CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr David O’ConnellStudent(s): Robert Dinan

1215Title: How much do Irish teenagers know about Asperger’s syndrome?Overview: My project aims to investigate the level of understanding of Asperger’s syndrome amongst teenagers in Ireland, especially regarding other young people with high-functioning autism.School: Salesian College - CelbridgeCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr. Barry ODonoghueStudent(s): Tadhg Carey

1216Title: A study into T.Y. student’s opinions on computer programmingOverview: I want to do a survey, based on coding, of T.Y. students across Waterford. I will also note the attendance of a class I have set up.School: De La Salle CollegeCounty: WaterfordTeacher: Ms Mary McDonaghStudent(s): Evan McConnell

1217Title: Lámhscríbhneoireacht dochtúirí Vs Daoine eileOverview: Bhí mé ag iarraidh hipitéis faoi scríobhneoireacht dochtúirí dóléite a fhoisrú trí foirmle L2A1S2 a chruthaigh mé.School: Coláiste OiriallCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Ms Jane NicPhaidinStudent(s): Aoibhín Ní Fhionnagáin

SENIOR INDIVIDUAL

1300Title: To P.E., or not to P.E.: Introducing P.E. as an exam subjectOverview: To investigate whether or not P.E. as an exam subject would be beneficial and to survey students, parents and P.E. teachers for their

opinions.School: Heywood Community SchoolCounty: LaoisTeacher: Mr Aodhagan O SuilleabhainStudent(s): Lisa Daly

1301Title: The geography of award winning Young Scientist projectsOverview: I am looking at the location of all award winning projects at the Young Scientist competition and how they relate to entries per county.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Deirdre O’Connell

1302Title: Diagoirí in aghaidh Gardaí? - Staidéar a dhéanamh ar an dearcadh atá ag diagoirí I dtreo na GardaíOverview: In this project, I aim to find out the attitude teenagers in the greater Letterkenny region have towards An Garda Síochana using quantitative survey methods.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Micheál Ó GiobúinStudent(s): Hugh Carr

1303Title: An investigation to discover whether young people participate in prayer and the benefits they receiveOverview: For this project, I will be hoping to find out if young people pray, and if they do, what benefits they get from it.School: Meánscoil Na MbráithreCounty: ClareTeacher: Miss Roseanne healyStudent(s): Conor Murphy

JUNIOR GROUP

1400Title: Reading speed, comprehension and recall: A statistical study of iPad vs. paper-based reading in 12-16 year old studentsOverview: To investigate differences between paper and iPad reading through quantitative and qualitative testing of speed, recall and comprehension in approximately 500 12-16 year old students.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Orlaith Cummins Lucy Plant Amanda Draper

1401Title: Computer training for senior citizens in the Carlow/Kilkenny areaOverview: To find out what the computer training requirements are for elderly people living in Carlow/Kilkenny and to develop a computer training

package.School: Meánscoil na mBráithre CriostaíCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Mary B. LenaneStudent(s): Ronan McMorrow Dean Kiely Oskar Salvbe

1402Title: What’s your sense of humour?Overview: The aim of our project is to find out what most people laugh at and the difference between adults and teenagers.School: Meánscoil Na MbráithreCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr Sean MurphyStudent(s): Aaron McGannon Michael Rynne

1403Title: A statistical study of the effects of the incoming water charges on domestic lifeOverview: Our project is based on the incoming water charges and how it will affect everyday life. We have done a survey on this matter.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Bethan Lewis Kerri Murphy

1404Title: Make-up: A true reflectionOverview: We wish to investigate how make-up impacts the psycho-social behavior of Irish women, both young and old.School: Gallen Community SchoolCounty: OffalyTeacher: Mrs Alma KillianStudent(s): Lucy Egan Sophie Gilson

1405Title: A statistical study on the influence of Aqua Phobia as an impediment to swimming in Irish societyOverview: Our project aims to investigate people’s attitude towards swimming and Aqua Phobia. We also hope to discover the effects and causes of this phobia.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Deirdre O Reilly Anna Walsh Cara O Dwyer

1406Title: The effects of meditation and positivity training on school community membersOverview: Using a blood pressure monitor, stress tests, questionnaires, an app and interviews, we investigated the effects of meditation and positivity



training on our school community.School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Grainne EnrightStudent(s): Aoife Conroy Jessica Barbulescu Lauren Murphy

1407Title: Fear of cities by reputationOverview: Our project is about the fear of cities by reputation and the different opinions people from Irish counties have about their city and other cities.School: Coláiste IósaefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Sharon MagnerStudent(s): Enda O’Neill Daire Brady Joseph Keating

1408Title: On Wednesdays we wear pirate hatsOverview: A study into whether it is possible for a considerably abnormal social behavior to become a social norm in an environment where it is routinely performed.School: Avondale Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Aoife SullivanStudent(s): Jake Walsh Emma Holt Eden Bryan

1409Title: The Goldilocks volumeOverview: We are attempting to find the perfect volume of sound for concentration using a Stroop test under varying decibel levels.School: St. Mary’s CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Anthony CareyStudent(s): Thomas Caffrey Dion Darcy Thomas Levalds

1410Title: The Stroop EffectOverview: For our project we would like to investigate the Stroop Effect and whether there is any correlation between the Stroop Effect and people’s spelling abilities.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Alison Hathaway Amy Bevan

1411Title: A statistical analysis investigating the link between intense training at the age of 13-16 and cruciate ligament and hip injury at senior level footballOverview: Our project aim is to investigate if cruciate and hip injuries are in any way related to intense training at growth spurt age.School: Bush Post Primary School

County: LouthTeacher: Ms Emma McMahonStudent(s): Deborah Malone Ava O’ Shaughnessy Lillian O’ Reilly

1412Title: A study into the effects of depression on young peopleOverview: With the use of surveys, we will be studying how depression and other people’s depression can have an effect on young people.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Julie HanlonStudent(s): Edel O’ Raw Eva Heelan

1413Title: Stress, distress and mode of birthOverview: This project is testing the hypothesis that mode of delivery (C-section or natural birth) determines how we deal with stress later in life.School: Scoil MhuireCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Shirley BreenStudent(s): Emma Walsh Kate Dinan

1414Title: The study of the brain’s ability to adopt a foreign bodyOverview: We are going to conduct experiments on randomly selected participants from our school. We will try to prove that the brain can adopt a foreign body.School: Colaiste Pobail SetantaCounty: DublinTeacher: Miss Roisin BreslinStudent(s): Grace Thompson Ioana Uncheasu Milica Stankovic

1415Title: Do fandoms affect teenagers?Overview: We want to do this project to find out if “fangirling” affects teenagers. We will carry out a series of surveys and tests.School: St Aloysius SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Deborah MurrayStudent(s): Benushila Tripathi Roisin Fahy

1416Title: An examination of intercultural understanding in Irish schoolsOverview: Our project investigates intercultural awareness and understanding between students and school policies and practices associated with intercultural understanding in Irish primary and secondary schools.School: Dundalk Grammar SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr. Shane LynchStudent(s): Penny Morris Zoha Khan Roisin Murphy

1417Title: Ebooks and iPads or traditional books - Which is better for you?Overview: We will investigate first year students to see whether symptoms like nausea, dizziness and blurred vision are caused by extended iPad use, or are just coincidental.School: Holy Child Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Regina GreehyStudent(s): Eanna Ferguson Emer Morton Zahra Farrington

1418Title: Dublin Bikes: To wear or not to wearOverview: A project researching cyclist behavioural patterns while wearing helmets and not wearing helmets, specifically on Dublin Bikes.School: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Louise KerrStudent(s): Anna Clarke Alexandra Phelan Hannah Mulgrew

1419Title: Occupations and educational standards of politicians - What we want vs. what we getOverview: Looking at people’s perception of what an ideal politician is, including their educational qualifications, compared to the politicians we in reality have in our constituencies.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Sean FoleyStudent(s): Alex Walsh Isaac Wren Paul Dineen

1420Title: The power of musicOverview: For our project, we are going to be studying how the power of music affects the elderly and people with alzheimers.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Claire O’ Mahoney Georgie Roche Caoimhe Sanchez

1421Title: Can we stand to be left alone with our thoughts?Overview: We investigate whether people can sit in a room by themselves for 10 minutes with only their thoughts.School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Ellie Dunne Laura Whitty

1422Title: Leaving Certificate bonus points!Overview: Are the 25 extra points an effective incentive for Leaving Certificate students to undertake higher level maths?School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Lorraine MarronStudent(s): Cian Sullivan Cian McCarthy

1423Title: The ice bucket challenge: An analysis into the internet sensationOverview: A study of the ice bucket challenge to determine ways that could have improved the rate of adoption, and possible impacts on other internet applications.School: Coláiste Bhaile ChláirCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Eleanor NolanStudent(s): Meg Regan Ethan Coogan Emily Sheran

1424Title: How important is local radio to people living in rural Ireland?Overview: The importance of local radio in rural communities.School: St John Bosco Community CollegeCounty: ClareTeacher: Ms Anna QuilterStudent(s): Maire Donnellan Claire McNamara Roisin Coffey

1425Title: Teenage attitudes towards gay marriageOverview: We will explore teenage attitudes towards gay marriage and the factors that could influence how they will vote, as the 2015 referendum approaches. We will survey secondary students using an anonymous questionnaire.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Paula McGathStudent(s): Asha Egan McCutcheon Katie Galvin

1426Title: Can taking pictures actually make it easier for you to forget?Overview: Our aim with this project is to discover if taking photographs of things we are learning about can help us to remember them.School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Shauna McGeeStudent(s): Isabelle Martin Meíbh O’Sullivan

1427Title: Tionchar na Féinphiceanna Féinmheasa


Overview: Tá muid chun ceistneoir a dhéanamh le dhá céad daltaí faoi féinphiceanna.School: Ennis Community College, Gaelcholaíste an ChlaírCounty: ClareTeacher: Ms Martina Mc NamaraStudent(s): Síofra Ní Chonaill Oileán Ní Laighin

1428Title: The representation of ethnic minorities in children’s media - Does representation really matter?Overview: We would like to find out if there is a fair representation of ethnic minorities in children’s media in Ireland, England & America.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Emily Shilling Erika Jeffers Áine Falvey

1429Title: Can subliminal messages affect student attainment?Overview: To see if subliminal messages can affect student performance.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Emma Field Hannah Scully Chloe O Donovan

1430Title: MED awareness and the effects of itOverview: MED, the physical and emotional effects on people suffering from the disease, inventions that may make that person’s life easier and society’s views on the disease.School: St Ciaran’s High SchoolCounty: TyroneTeacher: Miss Roisin PearsonStudent(s): Niamh Conlan Rebecca Hughes Oisin McCartan

1431Title: The labelling of non-gluten free Irish productsOverview: Irish companies that make products containing gluten should clearly label the merchandise with a specific logo identifying that it contains gluten.School: Coláiste Pobal BheanntraiCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Sharon KingstonStudent(s): Kate Crowley Clodagh Burke Elena O’Donovan

1432Title: The happiness project: An investigation into the effect of a

positive psychology campaign on students and teachers at Arklow Community CollegeOverview: This project involves carrying out a ‘happiness campaign’ via an online survey, by practicing mindfulness, through meditation and by taking part in random acts of kindness.School: Arklow Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Helen CorbettStudent(s): Maedbh Murphy John Naik Maciek Smyk

1433Title: Round the twistOverview: We will improve road safety in the Longford area. Longford is a town surrounded by a bypass with lots of roundabouts and too many accidents.School: Templemichael CollegeCounty: LongfordTeacher: Mr. Mick O’RourkeStudent(s): Willow Greene Carol Shirren Eireann O’Leary

1434Title: An investigation into the price of public transport in our local areaOverview: We want to see how far your money goes when you use public transport and the reason behind the lack of uptake in public transport.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Elyse Dennehy Alanna O’Driscoll Gillian Seigne

INTERMEDIATE GROUP

1500Title: MATHletes: Male vs. female, primary vs. secondaryOverview: We are investigating to see which gender and which school level, either primary or secondary, is more engaged in MATHletes used through Khan Academy.School: Fingal Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Damian BarrettStudent(s): Ciara Gilsenan Emma Bodiu

1501Title: A statistical analysis to investigate the public’s attitude towards mental illnesses and the differences that emerge between age categoriesOverview: We wish to find a difference in attitudes towards mental health between teenagers nowadays and older generations and see if younger people are more open-minded.School: Kinsale Community School

County: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Maebh Delahunty Aoife Gilleran Ciara Morrison

1502Title: An investigative study into the effects and health and financial benefits of e-cigarettesOverview: Our aim is to discover the effects, positive or negative health impacts and financial advantage of using e-cigarettes versus regular cigarettes and other quitting methods.School: Borrisokane Community CollegeCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Rachel AhernStudent(s): Rebecca Mulqueen Sabhbh Murray

1503Title: Farm vs. road accidentsOverview: Our project is about farm and road accidents. We are going to research information about farm and road accidents and compile a report.School: Breifne CollegeCounty: CavanTeacher: Miss Kerri-Ann ThorntonStudent(s): Laura Halton Hannah Macken Aisling Cooney

1504Title: Does mood influence sickness?Overview: This project is a study of the effect mood has on your well-being. This was conducted through the method of both online and written survey.School: St Mary’s High SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Marguerite AlleyStudent(s): Abbie Gleeson Stacey Murphy

1505Title: A statistical study investigating the public’s awareness of male suicide, support services and education of young people regarding suicideOverview: Our project investigates attitudes towards male suicide, educating youths regarding suicide and the public’s awareness of support services locally available to them.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Marieke Buckley Niamh Twomey

1506Title: HPV: Warts and allOverview: An investigation of Westmeath teenagers’ knowledge and awareness of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and vaccine before and after the delivery of an information module.School: Our Lady’s Bower

County: WestmeathTeacher: Mrs Ethna BensonStudent(s): Julie Ryan Maeve McMahon

1507Title: Liv-er die? - A statistical analysis to predict the outcome of current teenage drinking trends and their effects on the incidence of liver transplantsOverview: We are going to predict the outcome of teenage drinking by surveying teenagers and comparing with current liver transplant statistics.School: Holy Child Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Regina GreehyStudent(s): Emma O’Brien Laoise Maguire Clare Dolan

1508Title: The effect of strictnessOverview: An investigation into how the lenience of teachers can affect a student’s ability and attitude to learning.School: Clonkeen CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jennifer EganStudent(s): Shane Kelly Daniel Flatman Jake Healy

1509Title: Does something seem catfishy to you?Overview: Our project aims to find out what people know about fake online profiles and to educate people on how to prevent being catfished.School: Loreto High SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Mrs Angela BensonStudent(s): Eleanor Keane Sadhbh Molloy Killeen

1510Title: Living with Coeliac’s disease - The ins and outs!Overview: We have three approaches to our project: self-diagnosed Coeliacs, the overlap between Coeliac’s disease and type 1 Diabetes, and the Coeliac lifestyle.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Michelle BuckleyStudent(s): Meabh Finucane Anna Bonar Rachel Flynn

1511Title: A statistical study on the effect of change blindness and its impact on road safetyOverview: Our project aims to investigate the visual phenomena change blindness and its effect on drivers’ ability to focus on the road and



their driving competence.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Jessica Sheehan Max Shanahan

1512Title: Special needs students: Segregation vs. integration in secondary schoolsOverview: The aim of our project is to investigate whether special needs students would benefit more from integration, rather than attending classes in a separate unit.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Lorraine MarronStudent(s): Jayne Collins Maeve Cusack

1513Title: In Irish society today, are children and teenagers forced to grow up too fast?Overview: We are trying to see if children and teenagers are forced to grow up too fast by handing them out a survey about their lives.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Fiona Tully Niamh Parker

1514Title: To investigate some of the physical and psychological reactions teenagers have in the darkOverview: We intend to investigate some of the physical and psychological effects of darkness on teenagers and to discover the underlying causes linked to them.School: Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Our Lady’s GroveCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Emer O ReillyStudent(s): Aoibhe Casey Sofia Gutsayev

1515Title: An investigation into how senior county hurler’s lives are affected by playing county hurling in comparison to county players of the ‘80s and ‘90sOverview: Our project aims to investigate county players by dividing into three sections; lifestyle, dietary and social and then comparing to players in the 1980/90s.School: Coláiste IósaefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Sharon MagnerStudent(s): Eabha Barry Niamh O’Mahony Brona Mulcahy

1516Title: To investigate the attitudes of

teenagers towards amending the Irish Constitution to reduce the voting age to 17Overview: This project concerns the voting age today in our society and whether or not it should be reduced to 17 years old.School: Tallaght Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Mairead GlynnStudent(s): Jakub Kluza Seán Nolan

1517Title: An investigation into the correlation between musical ability and mathematical abilityOverview: We are investigating the correlation between musical ability and mathematical ability.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Catherine Fee Niamh Farrell Laoise Flanagan

1518Title: Ebola: “1.4 million people infected by January 2015” - Can this crisis be averted?Overview: We are studying the prediction that there will be 1.4 million Ebola cases by January 2015. We will investigate the possibilities of reducing this number.School: Dominican College - DrumcondraCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Lorraine McCoolStudent(s): Ellen Corr Ciara Connolly Emily Lawlor

1519Title: To document transition year students’ understanding and relationships between fast-food, healthy food and exerciseOverview: Surveying 400 teenagers to see if they can equate the number of calories in certain fast-foods with the equivalent in healthy food and exercise.School: Loreto Abbey Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Alison McKennaStudent(s): Fiona Murphy Ellen Toomey

1520Title: A statistical study investigating international opinions on armed and unarmed standard police forces and their protective methodsOverview: With our project, we aim to investigate the public’s opinion towards standard police forces within different countries and their methods of protection against criminals.

School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Frank Curtin Mackenzie Cahill Kane Curtin

1521Title: MATHletes nationwideOverview: The geographical statistics about where Khan Academy (MATHletes) was used the most in Ireland, and which areas were most successful.School: Fingal Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Claire ScanlonStudent(s): Jessica Fitzsimons Marius Senchea

1522Title: Empirical study of children’s speech in an early years educational settingOverview: In our project we will observe and record preschool children to reach conclusions on their verbal usage in different social settings.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr Edward GashStudent(s): Grace Rowe Olivia Brady Zoe Deane

1523Title: Can you be like Sherlock Holmes if trained in methods of deductive reasoning?Overview: We will investigate whether a student can be trained to solve detective-like cases if taught methods of deduction.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Lauren Hunt Molly Mew Lisa McCloat

1524Title: To fear or not to fearOverview: We aim to find common fears among children, and determine whether children are growing up with anxiety issues because of fears that are not addressed.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Lorraine MarronStudent(s): Chelsea Love Siobhan O’Regan Emma Sullivan

1525Title: Should Irish be optional in second level schools?Overview: We are going to undertake the challenge of determining whether Irish should be optional in secondary schools.

School: Bush Post Primary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Ms Emma McMahonStudent(s): Stephen Gartlan David Finnegan

1526Title: Physical education in Ireland: Fit for purpose?Overview: We are creating an improved P.E. curriculum for the junior and senior cycle, by testing exercises, keeping a fitness diary and handing out surveys.School: Dominican College - GalwayCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Patricia CarrollStudent(s): Amy O’Reilly Orna Curran

1527Title: The correlation between irritable bowel syndrome and generalised anxiety disorderOverview: Our project is based on the connection between IBS and anxiety.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Sinead Harrington Simone McNeill Aoife Donellan

1528Title: Stand up, stand out!Overview: We aim to investigate the benefits of standing rather than sitting on students cognitive functioning and if standing desks could possibly be introduced into schools.School: Schull Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Larissa KellyStudent(s): Elyssa Curran Aishling Connolly India Bartholomew

1529Title: STEM to STEAM - Is art the way forward?Overview: Our project aims to investigate if integrating art into STEM will benefit students in the STEM subjects of science, maths and technology, and whether STEAM will be an effective change.School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Chris GarveyStudent(s): Khadija Gull Ruth Moore

1530Title: Investigating speech impairments within children with Down SyndromeOverview: Our project aim is to examine speech impairments in children with Down Syndrome and develop a theory in which to


significantly improve their speech ability.School: Bush Post Primary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Ms Emma McMahonStudent(s): Lisa Mc Carragher Caoilinn Dunne

1531Title: Public vs. private schools?Overview: To find out whether it is more beneficial academically to send a student to a public or private school and why.School: Clonkeen CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jennifer EganStudent(s): Conor Kinsella Maitiu Cawley Matthew Geary

1532Title: Mal-awareOverview: An investigation into malware, such as spyware and Trojan horses, in mobile phones. In particular we will look at its effects, and also people’s awareness of malware.School: Loreto High SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Mrs Angela BensonStudent(s): Caoimhe Gaughan Jannet Jambeeva Esmé Sheridan

1533Title: The attraction of ratioOverview: How attractive is the ‘golden ratio’ in real life?School: Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Maggie SmithStudent(s): Julia Letz Ana Zuazua Ruiz Pia Kolb

1534Title: Hiding in the netOverview: Our project aims to explore how students answer specific types of questions under different conditions; asked by an adult, by a fellow student, or anonymously online.School: St. Mary’s CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Colin McCaulStudent(s): Shane Hastings Jeroen O’ Flaherty Hari Kharel

1535Title: To investigate if readability is affected by background and font colours as used in interactive boards and slide shows in the classroomOverview: We will test if there is a difference in the readability of powerpoint slides of different font/background colour combinations.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Michelle Buckley

Student(s): Stephen O’Dea Sarah Moroney Darren Kennedy

1536Title: The science behind the selfieOverview: Our project aims to investigate what drives people to upload pictures on social media and whether the selfie trend can last.School: Loreto Secondary School - NavanCounty: MeathTeacher: Dr Lisa DarleyStudent(s): Eve McDonagh Laura Doonan Niamh Moore

1537Title: An investigative study into the increase of physics uptake in 2014Overview: We are investigating the increase in participation in Leaving Cert physics and why there is a lack of interest in the subject amongst young girls.School: Borrisokane Community CollegeCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Rachel AhernStudent(s): Megan King Áine Cleary Aisling Hough

1538Title: Ideal conditions for learningOverview: We will investigate the ideal conditions for learning by teaching a sample of 30 primary students a lesson, changing variables and testing each time.School: St Wolstan’s Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Louise WardStudent(s): Emily Thomas Eimear Delaney Aimee Finegan

1539Title: Reward vs. punishmentOverview: Our project aim is to determine, through a series of experiments and surveys, which is better to motivate people in Irish education: reward or punishment.School: Dominican College - DrumcondraCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Laura GillivanStudent(s): Saoirse Kennedy Kelly Kellyann Fox MacManus Leah McCabe

1540Title: An investigation into the attendance levels at women’s sportsOverview: A statistical analysis of attendance levels at women’s sports. We will establish whether women’s sports are under-attended and how this may be changed.School: Millstreet Community School

County: CorkTeacher: Mr Shane GuerinStudent(s): Ava Barry Sarah Dennehy Chloé Collins

1541Title: Drink palOverview: Our project aims to find a practical way to alert people as to whether their drink has been exposed to GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol.School: Ardscoil Uí UrmoltaighCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Declan HayesStudent(s): Tim O’Driscoll Luke Tobin

1542Title: To raise awareness of the positive side of dyslexiaOverview: Our project is focused on showing people that there is a positive side to dyslexia and there are benefits to having it.School: Dominican College - DrumcondraCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Glenn WebsterStudent(s): Kate Goodman Aine Ellis Alison Bulman

1543Title: A statistical analysis of the public’s perception of feminism in modern societyOverview: We aim to survey and analyse the views of the public regarding feminism and discover how feminism is perceived in the 21st Century.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Mia Kovacs Alannah Humphreys

1544Title: A statistical analysis of the rural/urban divide in East Galway and South Roscommon in relation to politics and religionOverview: Our project investigates the rural/urban divide in Ballinasloe and its hinterlands, in terms of politics (allegiances and ideologies) and religion (service attendance and devotion).School: Garbally CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Cathal ReillyStudent(s): Michael Dolan Nathan Donelan Tomás McKenna-Carroll

1545Title: Influencing the outcomeOverview: Teenagers are hardwired towards rebellion. Is it possible that the manner in which an instruction is given will have a bearing on the outcome?School: Schull Community College

County: CorkTeacher: Ms Larissa KellyStudent(s): Culann McCarthy Noah McCarthy Fisher

1546Title: The psychological effects of acneOverview: In this project we aim to investigate all the psychological effects of acne, and how having acne can affect people in different ways.School: Grennan CollegeCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Christina KehoeStudent(s): Ashling Barcoe Ailis O’Shea Sarah Lawlor

1547Title: Sexism in science: Is science still predominantly male?Overview: The aim of our project is to find out whether the people of our locality really think science is a career for a male.School: Ardscoil RisCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Jack CorriganStudent(s): Eoghan O’NeillConor Maloner Conor Duignan

1548Title: An bhfuil éifeacht ag na tréithe inathnuaithe ar do phearsantacht?Overview: Beidh muid ag fiosrú má tá éifeacht ag tréithe an duine, ag díriú ar dath na súl agus dath gruaige, ar phearsantacht an duine.School: Coláiste IosagáinCounty: DublinTeacher: Miss Orla de BhailísStudent(s): Niamh Nic Giolla Phádraig Sibéal Ní Chasaide

1549Title: Obesity on the riseOverview: Our project aims to try and help young people to understand what calories mean in terms of activity needed to use them up.School: St Colmcille’s Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr Tom FoyleStudent(s): Jena Vickery Holly Dunne Lana McKinney

1550Title: Teenage girl self-esteemOverview: Self-esteem of girls has lowered in recent years. We wish to confirm this and investigate why it has lowered.School: Coláiste IósaefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Sharon MagnerStudent(s): Caitlyn O Hanlon Valerie Meany Anna O’Riordan



1551Title: Why can’t we speak Irish?Overview: We want to investigate why so many of our people cannot speak as Gaeilge, exploring everything from fear to pride about our native tongue.School: St Muredachs CollegeCounty: MayoTeacher: Mr Kevin BoyleStudent(s): Aaron Hannon Paul Flynn Christopher Hunt

1552Title: Adherence and non-adherence to medical treatmentsOverview: We will investigate what the main cause of non-adherence is and the different ways of trying to solve the issue by conducting a survey.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr MAire FlynnStudent(s): Aislinn Collins Zoe Daly Marie Dineen

1553Title: An investigation into the quantity of protein, both natural and synthetic, consumed by gaelic football and rugby players and its effectOverview: An investigation into protein intake levels of gaelic football and rugby players of various categories in our wider community and their preferences of synthetic or natural protein.School: Loreto College - FoxrockCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Helen HennessyStudent(s): Alison Keane Sinéad Harcourt

1554Title: Girl talk/Boy talk: Do girls really talk more about their problems than boys?Overview: We have heard that girls are much better at discussing their issues than the opposite gender. We wish to investigate if this observation is correct.School: Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Andrea EnrightStudent(s): Aislinn Condon Niamh Marron Isobel Cox

1555Title: The fault in our brain?Overview: An investigation into chemical imbalances in the brain linked with depression and what causes it, as well as what treatments are available in Ireland.School: St. Mary’s Secondary SchoolCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Jane CrossStudent(s): Bethany Hanrahan

Kathlyn Coleman Saoirse Flanagan

1556Title: To investigate the significance of a resource department within a secondary school for students with learning difficulties over a long period of timeOverview: Our project aims to find out the progression of resource students once they leave secondary school.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Karina LyneStudent(s): Bríd Holland Rebecca Keane Laura Cleary

1557Title: Does music define us?Overview: To see if the music we listen to affects the personalities and behaviour of teenage girls.School: Dominican College - DrumcondraCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Laura GillivanStudent(s): Órfhlaith Ní Fhaoláin Niamh Rock

1558Title: What are the consequences of Project Maths?Overview: A statistical analysis of the impact of Project Maths on: 1) achievement in other subjects, 2) CAO points, 3) candidate’s spare time (part-time work and sports etc.).School: Millstreet Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shane GuerinStudent(s): Bill Kelleher Jasper Eastwood Lennon Darragh Mc Sweeney

1559Title: Pro-social behaviour in our schoolOverview: We are investigating prosocial behaviour in our school and attempting to model it by carrying out different experiments.School: St. Mary’s Secondary SchoolCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Jane CrossStudent(s): Niamh Martin Mary Kate Hilliard

1560Title: A study on the uptake of physics in second and third level educationOverview: We wish to investigate why the uptake of physics at leaving cert level and in third level education is so low.School: Presentation Secondary School - ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Trish O’ CallaghanStudent(s): Roisin Coady Sinead O Connell Clodagh Irwin

1561Title: A statistical analysis of the negative perception of mathematics and the effect this perception has on student successOverview: Why maths is generally deemed a difficult subject by students and how this affects students’ attitudes towards the subject and their results.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Elaine KeaneStudent(s): Stephanie O Donovan Katie O Brien

1562Title: An bhfuil gaol idir an saghas ceoil a éisteann déagóirí le agus a bpearsantacht?Overview: Imscrúdú a dheanamh ar na steiréitíopaí atá ag daoine faoi lucht éisteachta ceoil áirithe agus an fhírinne a bhaineann leo.School: Coláiste IosagáinCounty: DublinTeacher: Miss Orla de BhailísStudent(s): Nessa Ní Dhuinneacháin Aislinn Ní Dhúinnshléibhe Saoirse Lambkin Ní Chátháin

1563Title: Walk, run or jump your way to happinessOverview: Our project aims to find out what type of exercise has the greatest effect on our mental health.School: Ballymahon Vocational SchoolCounty: LongfordTeacher: Ms Sinead Mulcahy Sinead MulcahyStudent(s): Aideen Donohoe Nicole Singh Kaitlyn Baxter

1564Title: To investigate the possible relationship between a student’s physical response and the presence of growth versus fixed mindsetOverview: Our project aims to find out whether people with fixed mindsets have different physical responses to people with growth mindsets.School: Regina Mundi CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr John MurphyStudent(s): Claire O’ Sullivan Louise Coombes Ciara Gallagher

1565Title: An tionchar atá ag gearradh caesrach ar beathú cícheOverview: Táimid ag fiosrú an tionchar a bhíonn ag gearradh caesrach ar na rátaí beathú cíche, in Éirinn agus mórthimpeall an domhan.School: Coláiste Pobal Osraí - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr. Lughaidh Ó Néill

Student(s): Maeve Shaw Carolyn Howes Andi Snyder

1566Title: Secondary school students and the consumption of unsafe sugar levelsOverview: The relationship between the intake of low fat foods and high sugar levels in the diet of pupils at a secondary school level.School: Scoil Mhuire StrokestownCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Modwena GeogheganStudent(s): Anna Holmes Michaela Kennedy Aisling Tighe

1567Title: Does faith matter to young people?Overview: This project is a research project in the social sciences to determine if faith matters to young people in Ireland today.School: Loreto Convent - LetterkennyCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms. Elaine GallagherStudent(s): Ciara Meleady Tara Diver

1568Title: How well do you know your food?Overview: Doing this project we aim to discover if mass production and advertisement of food has affected our knowledge of food and attitude towards healthy eating.School: Loreto Abbey Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Heather MerrickStudent(s): Elizabeth Ring Aoibhin Farrell Deidre Flynn

1569Title: A statistical investigation into the impact of the black card on gaelic footballOverview: To analyse the success of the new black card disciplinary system in gaelic football. It will be statistically compared to sin-bins and the previous system.School: Millstreet Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shane GuerinStudent(s): Niall Murphy Patrick Dineen Mark Dennehy

1570Title: Outlining the world of grindingOverview: Our project aims to carry out a concluding investigation into the benefits, effects and background of getting grinds in Ireland for the modern day student.School: Ballymahon Vocational SchoolCounty: Longford


Teacher: Ms Sinead Mulcahy Sinead MulcahyStudent(s): Patrick Farrell James Gavigan Conor Flood

1571Title: How have the new rules in GAA impacted the football?Overview: We analyse the effects of the new rules, e.g. the black card, on the game of gaelic football and whether they are effective. We will look at how they affect the flow of the game, scores achieved, number of injuries, viewers enjoyment of the game and the quality of football.School: Coláiste BhrídeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Miriam RickerbyStudent(s): Rhys Gaynor Ciara Jordan

1572Title: Emigration - Its effect on emigrants and their familiesOverview: We are proposing to do a project on emigration and the effects it has on families and on the people themselves.School: Ardscoil Uí UrmoltaighCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr John O’SullivanStudent(s): Darren Burke Finian O’Regan

1573Title: The truth behind the barsOverview: Do you read the ingredients on wrappers, e.g. xanthan gum? Are you blinded by the language companies use? We aim to find the truth behind the wrapper.School: Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolCounty: OffalyTeacher: Mr Emmet MahonyStudent(s): Roisin briody Kiera Mahon Lauren White

1574Title: Will Google take over the world? A study into the effect Google plays in young people’s livesOverview: Our project is to determine whether the technology superpower Google will ever achieve world domination and what role it plays in young people’s lives today.School: Coláiste IósaefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr. Brian ClarkeStudent(s): Aidan Meade Bryan Kennedy

1575Title: The effect of pylons and high voltage transmission lines on communities across IrelandOverview: We aim to conduct a comparative study of the effects of pylons and high voltage transmission

lines on communities across Ireland.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr Rob FitzGeraldStudent(s): Diarmaid Critchley Corey Flynn Thomas Murphy

1576Title: Would you rather cut off your leg or your mobile phone connection?Overview: Our project aims to investigate the effect young people’s attachment to communicative technology, especially mobile phones, has on their lives today.School: Loreto Secondary School - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr Michele MorrisStudent(s): Sophie O’Grady Imelda Lennon Briana O’Callaghan

1577Title: The antisocial and nutritional aspects of a gluten-free dietOverview: Gluten-free diets are on the rise. We want to investigate how easy it is to remain gluten-free by looking at the social and nutritional aspects.School: Coláiste BhrídeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Erin MurphyStudent(s): Sophie Kenny Sarah Byrne

1578Title: Ebooks, Eproblems? - The impact of ebooks on student learning and healthOverview: To investigate whether ebooks have a positive or negative effect on learning and on health in education.School: Loreto Secondary School - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr Michele MorrisStudent(s): Ciara Lawlor Órlaith O’Connell Hannah McKeever

1579Title: Rock, paper, scissors! How to predict choicesOverview: Investigating the psychology of rock, paper, scissors. Which choices are the most common and what is the best strategy?School: St Farnan’s Post Primary SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr Andrew LittleStudent(s): Ethan Treacy Patrick Clabby Audrius Marcinkevicius

1580Title: A guideline to overcoming OCD at homeOverview: To provide guidelines for

mild/moderate sufferers of OCD to help in dealing with or overcoming it, in conjunction with methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy.School: Coláiste Na ToirbhirteCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Pat O LearyStudent(s): Ciara Weldon Críosa O’Regan Rosie O’Dowd

1581Title: Puzzle me this - What age group are the best puzzle solvers?Overview: Our project aims to investigate at what age the human mind can best solve simple puzzles, using three different puzzle types: kinaesthetic, oral and visual.School: Boherbue Comprehensive SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Joanne HamiltonStudent(s): David O’Connor Michael Vaughan Connie Collins

1582Title: Does running to the beat speed up your feet?Overview: The aim of this project is to investigate whether or not music affects the running ability of a teenager.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Kevin BuckleyStudent(s): liam nicholl Chloe O’Neill Micheal Bourke

1583Title: Alcohol consumption: Does the apple fall far from the tree?Overview: This study aims to investigate whether there is a correlation between parental alcohol consumption and teenage alcohol consumption in the North Cork electorate area.School: Colaiste TreasaCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr. Derry O’DonovanStudent(s): Ian O’Sullivan Eimear Murphy

1584Title: How can the amount of makeup alter people’s perception of a woman?Overview: We will be observing how men and women’s perceptions of a woman can be altered based on the amount of makeup the woman is wearing.School: Sandford Park School LtdCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr Dana KilroyStudent(s): Hannah Harte Eleanor Donohoe

1585Title: Safe farm code for national schoolOverview: Investigating the possibility of introducing a series of lessons to be taught to national school children about farm safety during farm safety week.School: Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCounty: MayoTeacher: Miss Niamh BrehenyStudent(s): Katie Garrett Jacinta Kelly

1586Title: An investigation into the methods that can be applied to improve dyslexiaOverview: Discovering different learning patterns and ways to help young people who may have been newly diagnosed to improve their learning and dyslexia.School: Grennan CollegeCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Christina KehoeStudent(s): Niamh Sheehy Niamh Gallagher Aoife Naddy

1587Title: Staidear a dheanamh ar an tionchar ar broga difrúl ar paraiméadar leimniú agus turlaingt i fir agus mná (The effect of different footwear on jumping and landing)Overview: We wish to investigate the effect of different footwear on jumping and landing parameters in men and women.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Micheál Ó GiobúinStudent(s): Sophie Orr Niamh Nic Uait Fionn Ó Cléirigh

1588Title: Thematic analysis of social media friends vs. real friendsOverview: Why do we talk to people for hours on social media but ignore them in person? It is our aim to find out why.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Elaine KeaneStudent(s): Rebecca Shine Tara Buckley

1589Title: The effect of Snapchat on teenagersOverview: We are trying to find out how Snapchat affects teenagers.School: Coláiste IósaefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Sharon MagnerStudent(s): Łukasz DębickiOwen Doyle Adam Kirby



1590Title: Do calories count? - The influence of calorie information on food choices in a secondary schoolOverview: Our project aims to find out how calorie labelling influences the food purchased by teenage girls from a school vending machine.School: Mount Sackville Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Mrs Evelyn McmorelandStudent(s): Aoife Hegarty Orlaith Kenny

1591Title: The potential for human photosynthesisOverview: We will be researching whether humans could potentially photosynthesise in the future. We will investigate the public’s opinion on this, as well as outline the effects.School: Loreto College - FoxrockCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Helen HennessyStudent(s): Claire King Robyn Collins

1592Title: A study, using statistical methods of public attitudes to and awareness of climate justiceOverview: Our project aims to find out what people know about climate justice and to improve awareness on the topic.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Hugh Whelan Ken McVitty

1593Title: How politically aware are Irish teenagers?Overview: We are three students from Cistercian College who want to find out how much Irish teenagers know about politics, through research by questionnaire or survey.School: Cistercian CollegeCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Mr Jim McManusStudent(s): Fergal Hayes Darragh Treacy Brian Diffley

1594Title: Liar, liar, genes on fireOverview: Does a person’s ability to lie vary depending on the colour of their eyes?School: Coláiste BhrídeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr Christopher DaveyStudent(s): Jacqui Whelan Ellen Walsh Charlotte Hale

1595Title: What factors affect children’s self-perception?Overview: We will investigate this by handing out questionnaires to P6-P7 children and determining from the results what factors (eg. media influences) have the most impact.School: Antrim Grammar SchoolCounty: AntrimTeacher: Mr Robert McKeeStudent(s): Kerri McWilliam Mollie Smyth

1596Title: Anailís Staitistiúil ar an éifeachtacht ag baint le modhanna coinneála foirne in ionaid teagmhálaOverview: It is our intention for this project to statistically study the effectiveness of current staff retention methods used by contact/call centre companies.School: Gaelcholaiste Na Mara - ArklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Rebecca Ní ChonchúirStudent(s): Conor Foster Evan Rawl

1597Title: iResults: Do students perform better with the aid of iPads?Overview: We are investigating whether the use of iPads in schools in South Dublin can improve learning and results, as opposed to learning through the use of books.School: Alexandra CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Eimear O SullivanStudent(s): Caragh Wrynne Sadbh Shanahan Elspeth Young

1598Title: Is your well safe?Overview: To establish the awareness of the risks to private wells in the rural population of Kildare.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Beatrice Olayiwola Ciana Fitzgerald

SENIOR GROUP

1600Title: Long-term consequences of Syncope on teenagers’ mental healthOverview: Investigating the long-term psychological effects on teenagers due to experiencing syncope at least once in their life.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Barbara Wawrzynek Erin Crowley

1601Title: Are snoozers losers?Overview: We will investigate the sleeping patterns of the junior student population in our school and how these patterns affect their everyday life and performance in school.School: Tallaght Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Mairead GlynnStudent(s): Aishling Whelan Lauren Powell

1602Title: An analysis of social views towards organised religion and how it affects modern societyOverview: We will carry out a survey/questionnaire asking people if they value religion in their daily lives. We will also research how it affects modern cultures.School: Coláiste IósaefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Sharon MagnerStudent(s): Josh O’Brien Caitlin O’Brien Jack Hayes

1603Title: An investigation into the mathematical and artistic abilities of children and adolescents with symptoms of synesthesiaOverview: An investigation into whether children and teenagers with symptoms of synesthesia generally struggle with mathematics and excel in art, as is commonly perceived.School: Schull Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Larissa KellyStudent(s): Étáin Nash Fionnula Simpson Elizabeth O’ Sullivan

1604Title: Anailís staitistiúil ar an tionchar atá ag tacóirí litriú (Autocorrect) ar chumas litriú daoine ógaOverview: Anailís Staitistiúl ar an Tionchar atá ag teicneolaíocht nua-aimseartha mar ‘Auto-Correct’ nó ‘Spellcheck’ ar chumas litriú i ndaoine óga sa lá atá inniu ann.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Julie GleesonStudent(s): Róisín MacManamon Shauna Walsh Róisín MacArtain

1605Title: Can cognitive development in teenagers be enhanced by using EEG bio-sensing technology?Overview: We intend to investigate if factors such as listening to music, consuming energy drinks, using social media etc. influences the study efficiency of students.School: Patrician Secondary School -

NewbridgeCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr Colin DohenyStudent(s): David Strogen Séan O Tiarnaigh Niall Ferris-Meldon

1606Title: How many doors did Donal open?Overview: Our project looks at teenage suicide in Ireland. It focuses on the impact Donal Walsh’s story has had on teenagers and their faith, the emotions it evoked and how it reached out to teenagers all over Ireland.School: Pobalscoil na TríonóideCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Crona McCarthyStudent(s): Úna Brosnan Paula Cliffe Sophie Monaghan

1607Title: Will they sign it?Overview: A study to see whether people are cautious when signing a petition.School: St Kevins CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Stacy KennyStudent(s): Lorcan Finnegan Kieran Bell Fionn Murray

1608Title: Remembering the future - Does what will happen in the future affect the present?Overview: We investigate psi phenomena - the ability of our brain to see into the future.School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Jessica Mahony Freya Sheridan Oonagh Ward

1609Title: How we make decisions and how these decisions can be affectedOverview: Our project is about finding out how we make decisions and how these decisions can be affected using different conditions/scenarios by means of experimentation.School: Garbally CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Cathal ReillyStudent(s): Ciaran Hamill Conor Riddell Mark Bergin

1610Title: The psychological effects of runningOverview: An investigation into the psychological, mental and emotional effects of long-distance running.School: Malahide Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Elaine O’Dwyer


Student(s): Jack Maughan Jack Hussey

1611Title: An investigation into the policies and practices of the management of anaphylaxis in an educational setting in IrelandOverview: We report on the variation in policies and practices in the management of allergies and anaphylaxis in educational settings in Ireland.School: Carrigaline Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Geraldine McCarthyStudent(s): Eithne Byrne Eimear Brady Jodie Meehan

1612Title: Personality disorders: Improving awareness amongst young peopleOverview: Our project aims to raise more awareness and change people’s view of personality disorders, as they are rarely known among young people.School: Coláiste na SceilgeCounty: KerryTeacher: Ms Anne GriffinStudent(s): Aoibhin O’Neill Sinead O’Sullivan

1613Title: To examine the relationship between the increase of tobacco pricing, the number of people smoking and the emergence of electronic cigarettes as an alternativeOverview: Our project examines the relationship between the price of tobacco, the number of people smoking and the increased prevalence of e-cigarettes as an alternative.School: Christian Brothers CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr David O’ConnellStudent(s): Diarmuid Mulcahy Cormac O’Connor Evan O’Connell

1614Title: Nuclear power in IrelandOverview: To learn more about nuclear power and how it can be implemented in Ireland: the advantages, the disadvantages, the barriers and the best way to utilise it.School: Belvedere CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Stephen CareyStudent(s): Gavin Walsh Rory O’Donoghue

1615Title: Do rugby players cheat at their pre-season concussion screening?Overview: We want to see if players get low pre-screening scores on purpose in order to get back on the pitch quicker.School: Coláiste Phádraig - Lucan

County: DublinTeacher: Mr Kevin CareyStudent(s): David McDermott Andrew Eley Micheal Ní Coill

1616Title: The Irish educational system: How we can improve it for the 21st century studentOverview: An examination of the Irish educational system from a social science perspective, examining strengths and weaknesses and its effects on students.School: Loreto Secondary School - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr Michele MorrisStudent(s): Siobhan Campion Alanagh Counihan

1617Title: Movie madness: An investigation into personality types as an indicator for movie preferenceOverview: Our project aims to find out whether or not personality type has an effect on people’s movie preferences.School: Heywood Community SchoolCounty: LaoisTeacher: Mr Aodhagan O SuilleabhainStudent(s): Fiona Donohue Bridget-Ann O’Neill Aoife Hosey

1618Title: Can calisthenics improve student attainment?Overview: To see if a short calisthenics programme can improve student attainment.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Dermot Luttrell Kelvin Tsang

Chemical, physical & mathematical sciences


JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL

2100Title: Self-similar Sierpinski fractalsOverview: To better understand self-similar objects and their fractal dimensions, specifically ones identified by Wacław Sierpiński. I plan to create fractals using the programming language Scratch.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Donal EnrightStudent(s): Ben Montgomery

2101Title: Solving algebraic equations using Lill’s methodOverview: Lill’s method is a little-known graphical technique for solving algebraic equations. I have developed software that allows this powerful method to be used with ease.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Paul TesterStudent(s): Moazam Hussain

2102Title: The hurling helmet: Simple, effective changes that can be made to improve safetyOverview: I aim to improve the standard design of the hurling helmet by making simple changes to the padding, outer shell and face guard.School: Ardgillan Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mrs Theresa GannonStudent(s): Rían Cathcart

2103Title: An analysis using agent-based modelling of factors in human behaviours and their impact on infectious diseases such as EbolaOverview: My project is about using agent-based modelling to investigate how changes in human behaviour could impact transmission of the Ebola virusSchool: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Yseult WhitakerStudent(s): Claire Gregg

2104Title: An investigation of mathematical concepts and connections in a gardenOverview: An investigation into the many varied mathematical concepts that can be studied in your garden, such as number sequences and both regular and irregular shapes.School: Our Ladys College - DroghedaCounty: LouthTeacher: Miss Frances O’ReganStudent(s): Niamh Kelly


2200Title: Antimicrobial properties of essential oils and compounds from spicesOverview: To compare the antimicrobial properties of the essential oils of spices with the antimicrobial properties of major constituent compounds of these oils.School: Newpark Comprehensive SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Karen ClarkeStudent(s): Jemima Turner

2201Title: A focus on the Collatz conjectureOverview: My project will look at a famous maths problem; the Collatz Conjecture. If n is odd, x = 3n+1. If n is even, n/2.School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jacqueline FarrellStudent(s): Daire Byrne

2202Title: Investigating the nicotine content of E-Vap cigarettesOverview: There is much controversy over the health risks of E-Vap cigarettes. This project investigates the nicotine content of a selection of E-Vap cigarettes and vapour emitted.School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Justine Munoz

2203Title: Correlation or coincidence? Solar flares, lunar phases and stock market activityOverview: The purpose of this project is to determine whether geomagnetic storms and lunar phases have an influence on people’s decisions regarding the stock market.School: Sutton Park SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Catherine TattersallStudent(s): Claire Nichols

2204Title: Magic cubesOverview: I am making a 3x3 cube that will contain numbers. Whatever way you add the numbers (across, down or diagonal), it will add up to 42.School: Holy Child Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Regina GreehyStudent(s): Kathryn Mooney

2205Title: An investigation into how temperature affects liquid flow through porous mediaOverview: My project aims to find out if temperature affects the flow of various liquids through different

porous media, such as sand.School: Patrician Secondary School - NewbridgeCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr Colin DohenyStudent(s): Jack Murray

2206Title: What’s so special about a triangle with sides of length 3, 8 and 10 units?Overview: Is it possible to draw a triangle with sides of integer length, where one of the angles is an integer multiple of another?School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Miss Deirdre O’NeillStudent(s): Antanas Murelis

2207Title: Global warming and changes in Irish grass growth patternsOverview: Devising a mathematical model to calculate potential temperature rise in Ireland over the next 50-100 years and to calculate its effect on Irish grass growth patterns.School: Christ King Girls Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Lucy O’ FarrellStudent(s): RoseAnne O’Mahony

2208Title: Exploring self-organisation in the formation of Liesegang ringsOverview: I want to show that Liesengang rings can exhibit self-organisation patterns that do not violate the Second Law of Thermodynamics.School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jacqueline FarrellStudent(s): Cian Brophy

2209Title: An investigation into the effects of UV light on milk to improve its longevityOverview: In my project I hope to increase the longevity of milk using UV light in a refrigerated environment.School: Mount St MichaelCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Alison McCarthyStudent(s): Leah O Donoghue

2210Title: Predicting tidal and storm surge height in GalwayOverview: The goal of my project is to develop a means of predicting the actual tide height in Salthill, Galway.School: Coláiste Iognáid S.J.County: GalwayTeacher: Mr Brian StewartStudent(s): Dylan Roe

2211Title: The geometry behind beehivesOverview: My project aims to explore the geometry found in beehives and

the reasoning behind the hexagonal structure of honeycomb cells.School: Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Colm KielyStudent(s): Kasia Mertuszka

2212Title: The investigation, development and evaluation of natural sunscreen preparationsOverview: This project investigates a variety of potential natural sunscreen substances for their ability to absorb UV radiation and give protection against UV damage.School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Megan Doherty

SENIOR INDIVIDUAL

2300Title: Calcalas le haghaidh réamh-mheas na haimsireOverview: A functional analysis of advanced integration and limitation. Examining calculus methodologies and formulas than can be used to predict various points on a polynomial graph.School: Gaelcholáiste LuimnighCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Ciara Ní DhrisceoilStudent(s): Jack O’ Callaghan

2301Title: Generalisations of some problems posed by H.F. SandhamOverview: In the 1940s and 50s, Sandham contributed problems to international mathematics journals. I prove a number of new results inspired by two of Sandham’s problems.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Stephanie O’ SullivanStudent(s): Gabriel Barat

2302Title: Analysing Le Chatelier’s principleOverview: This project aims to teach Le Chatelier’s principle through observation of existing and also my own, oscillating reactions with striking colour changes.School: St Nathy’s CollegeCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Oliver BradyStudent(s): Annie Regan

2303Title: The effect of magnetic fluids on the flow rate of ionic fluidsOverview: Can strong magnetic fields influence the flow of ionic fluids? If so, can this be used to detect heavy metal ions in drinking water?School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jacqueline FarrellStudent(s): Saif Khalid Syed


2304Title: An investigation of a cubic identity due to RamanujanOverview: I prove that an identity discovered by Ramanujan and used in the theory of Diophantine equations is one of an infinite set of similar identities.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Miss Martha NolanStudent(s): Keshav Sapkota

2305Title: Investigating the effect of ‘hard’ water on the stability of hair dyeOverview: This project investigates the effect of ‘hard’ water (water which contains high concentrations of calcium and magnesium salts) on the stability of semi-permanent hair dye.School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Aoife Bolster

2306Title: A comparison of learning algorithms on the classification of biological sequencesOverview: Massive amounts of biological data are now being generated, requiring computer analysis. Using machine-learning techniques, I will analyse biological data and improve existing methods.School: Salesian Secondary College, PallaskenryCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Claire SheehyStudent(s): Adrian Kelly

2307Title: The fundamental inadequacies of the Copenhagen InterpretationOverview: To outline the fundamental inadequacies of the Copenhagen Interpretation of quantum mechanics and how the Many-Worlds Interpretation compensates for such inadequacies.School: Garbally CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Cathal ReillyStudent(s): Rónán Murphy

2308Title: An investigation into the correlation between slowed proton diffusion and bio-electric signal intensity in grey matterOverview: An investigation into the correlation between proton diffusion measured by MRI and bio-electric signal intensity measured by EEG. A linear correlation was found and formula described.School: Alexandra CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr John HennessyStudent(s): Elina Shah

2309Title: Contribution to solving the subset sum problem in polynomial timeOverview: This research is aiming to solve the Np complete problem - the subset sum problem in polynomial time.School: Ardgillan Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mrs Theresa GannonStudent(s): Bernard Adegbemi

2310Title: A comparative study, using chemical analysis of naturally occurring hormones in willow waterOverview: My project aims to examine and compare the salicylic acid and indolebutyric acid concentration of willow water extracted from four Irish native willow species.School: St Mary’s High SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Marguerite AlleyStudent(s): Lauren O’Mahoney

2311Title: A new theorem concerning the Hofstadter triangleOverview: In 1992, Douglas Hofstadter discovered a new and surprising theorem in Euclidean geometry. I prove a new and equally unexpected theorem related to Hofstadter’s theorem.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Kate WalshStudent(s): Aleksander Kozina

JUNIOR GROUP

2400Title: Is our ambulance network correctly located to best serve the Irish nation?Overview: Using data from the 2011 census, HSE and National Ambulance Service, we aim to discover, using graph theory, whether our ambulance stations are best located to serve Ireland.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Donal EnrightStudent(s): Liam Callinan Leona Mullally

2401Title: Measurement of radon emanation and its correlation with indoor radon levels in some areas of MallowOverview: Our objectives are to discover the geographical distribution of radon levels in dwellings in Mallow and investigate factors that affect radon emanation from different sources.School: St Mary’s Secondary School - MallowCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Martin Timmons

Student(s): Shauna MurphyCaoimhe Cronin

2402Title: The self-assembly of diamagnetic material in magnetic fieldsOverview: To determine if macro, micro and nano scale diamagnetic materials can be self-assembled into three-dimensional structures using a magnetic field in a superparamagnetic medium.School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jacqueline FarrellStudent(s): Evan Carroll Ian O’ Flynn

2403Title: A partition function congruence modulo 37Overview: Ramanujan initiated the study of partition function congruences. We have discovered a congruence modulo 37, something that has never been achieved before.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Sean McQuaidStudent(s): Mateen Malik Haroon Hussain Andrew O’Neill

2404Title: So how many do you think?Overview: This study investigates the ability of both males and females of different age groups to accurately determine different quantities by just observation in limited time.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Claire Nolan Kelli Gayer

2405Title: An investigation to analyse the percentage of phthalates in EC certified and non-certified loom bandsOverview: This project aims to investigate the percentage of phthalates per weight in both EC certified and non-certified loom bands for sale in Ireland.School: Avondale Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Michelle FinneganStudent(s): Katie Toomey Vada Tobin

2406Title: Strong eggsOverview: Our project is to investigate which poultry egg is the strongest. We used various experiments such as back titration.School: St Nathy’s CollegeCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Dr Oonagh RedmondStudent(s): Saoírse Duffy Róisín Byrne

2407Title: Beating the wall in long distance runningOverview: We aim to investigate what the most effective marathon pacing strategy is, with the aim of helping non-elite runners to overcome ‘hitting the wall’.School: Our Ladys School - TempleogueCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Ruth KellyStudent(s): Anna Waters Phoebe Van Egeraat

2408Title: Numerapp - A new game changerOverview: Development of an app to help students of all ages to multiply, divide and appreciate the value of prime numbers and factorisation.School: St John Bosco Community CollegeCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr Leo O DonoghueStudent(s): Emmet McMahon Diarmuid O’Donnell Bianca Tully

2409Title: Quick click allergen detection kitOverview: Our project aims to create a ‘quick click’ kit that allows for people to test for sulphites, a common allergen found in food and drink.School: Loreto Secondary School - NavanCounty: MeathTeacher: Dr Lisa DarleyStudent(s): Emma Mc Carthy Niamh Hayes Brianna Morris

2410Title: Rugby: Is bigger necessarily better?Overview: How have the weights and heights of most capped wingers at the top eight international teams changed over the last 20 years, and have they improved measurably?School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Paula McGathStudent(s): Daniel Hoban Jean-Luc Crowley Debarbouille

2411Title: A mathematical study of the spontaneous stratification effectOverview: We study spontaneous stratification and try to add to the very limited existing body of knowledge of the subject.School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Rachel Winters Chloe O’Sullivan

2412Title: Investigating the flow properties



of granular materialsOverview: We are testing the hypothesis that the flow rate of a granular solid is affected by the regularity in shape of its particles.School: Oakgrove Integrated CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Ms Laura CorbettStudent(s): Aimee McMichael Leah Fleming Sean Straw

2413Title: Is the hydrogen fuel cell our future?Overview: We are investigating whether a hydrogen fuel cell can power our future and if photovoltaic solar panels can generate the hydrogen for the zero-emission energy source.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Madi Hayes Robyn McCarthy

2414Title: From source to sea: A water quality analysis of the River LiffeyOverview: We will test various areas of the River Liffey and determine which area is best for the life of aquatic organisms.School: Loreto College - FoxrockCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Helen HennessyStudent(s): Shuhan Yan Rosie McCullagh

2415Title: Honeybees don’t need protractors to make perfect hexagonsOverview: To determine whether hexagonal honeycomb is the most efficient storage solution and to show that bees make circular shapes that, under pressure, form the hexagonal honeycomb.School: Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolCounty: OffalyTeacher: Mr Kevin GallagherStudent(s): Olivia Summerville Maria Guinan

2416Title: Cooking oil: Which one is best for your health?Overview: To establish which cooking oil has the most unsaturated fat and whether this varies with temperature.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Kayleigh Slattery Rafiat Agbona Iga Major

2417Title: The effects of radio frequenciesOverview: An investigation into the effect of radio frequencies from smart meters on the signals discharged from

other devices in the home.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Alana McSweeney Claire Bernard Sarah Cotter

INTERMEDIATE GROUP

2500Title: Investigating the effect of various fruit and vegetable juices on the rate of breakdown of hydrogen peroxide from an Alzheimer’s disease perspectiveOverview: This project is about hydrogen peroxide and Alzheimer’s disease. It investigates the effect of various fruit/vegetable juices on how quickly hydrogen peroxide is broken down.School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Rebecca Wright Lauren McCallion

2501Title: The development of a prototype citizen monitoring water quality test kitOverview: Our project aims to evaluate the use of an oxygen demand test as an indicator of water pollution to be used in citizen monitoring.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Emily Kellett Orlaith Nyhan

2502Title: An investigation into the disintegration of tanning compounds and possible stabilisationOverview: An investigation into the disintegration of tanning compounds and possible stabilisation.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Emily Crean Lauren Coyne Michelle Hanley

2503Title: Tidal flow energy in Tramore, Co.WaterfordOverview: We want to measure the potential energy of the tidal flow in the backstrand of Tramore.School: Gael Choláist Phort LáirgeCounty: WaterfordTeacher: Mr Seán Ó CatháinStudent(s): Luke Foran Eoin Phelan

2504Title: How fresh is “fresh” milk?Overview: Our project investigates the amount of lactic acid in various brands

of milk.School: C.B.S. RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Louise GallagherStudent(s): Thomas Cullen Shane Maher James Finnerty

2505Title: E-cigarettes: Are they really the better option?Overview: Our project aims to (a) expose cells to tobacco cigarette chemicals and e-cigarette chemicals, and (b) conduct a chemical analysis of the contents of these products.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Julie GleesonStudent(s): Aileen Carroll Kaitlyn Bradfield

2506Title: An investigation into the betting odds of horse racing vs. the race resultOverview: We will be gathering betting odds data from horse races and examining any correlation between these odds and the outcomes of the selected races.School: Gonzaga CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Joe O BriainStudent(s): Conor O’DonnellMichael Mullin Julien Carthy

2507Title: Water disinfection using solar power electro-generated hypochlorite for developing nationsOverview: By exploiting the natural chloride in water we will use solar powered electrolysis to disinfect water allowing people to drink it, thus helping undeveloped countries.School: Coláiste BhréanainnCounty: KerryTeacher: Ms. Marian O’ GormanStudent(s): Cian O’Sullivan Luke Murphy

2508Title: Not “mush-room” for turf anymore!Overview: As the demand for turf is increasing and less is available, we are trying to make a burnable fuel out of spent mushroom compost.School: Moate Community SchoolCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mr John Paul CaseyStudent(s): Shane Seery Sean Pettit

2509Title: A mathematical investigation into the use of game theory in developing winning strategies for two-player games and to develop a gameOverview: We are going to develop winning strategies for two-player games and apply these to create our

game by using mathematical concepts.School: Loreto College - CavanCounty: CavanTeacher: Mrs Carmel GaffneyStudent(s): Emma O’Reilly Ciara Finan

2510Title: Earthquakes in Ireland! What’s shaking us?Overview: We aim to investigate possible causes and effects of earthquakes off the south coast of Ireland and specifically the earthquake that occurred in December 2013.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): James Barry Luke Henderson Tadhg McCarthy

2511Title: How effective are commercially available hydrophobic coating products at preventing the icing of vehicle windscreens?Overview: To perform a series of test experiments designed to evaluate the efficacy of various commercial products for the production of hydrophobic vehicle windscreens.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Ann DowneyStudent(s): Niamh Burns Julianne Downey

2512Title: Investigating the ability of eggshell membrane to absorb carbon dioxideOverview: Research shows eggshell membrane has the ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. This project investigates the amount of CO2 that can be absorbed.School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Laura McLaughlin Aine Gillespie

2513Title: Crater formation: A study in physicsOverview: Our idea involves dropping projectiles of different densities from different angles/heights onto beds formed from various substances to establish the relationship between asteroids and craters.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Kate Ward Grace Butler Grace Creavin

2514Title: Application of sound measurement in a chamber for sensing


pressure and the integrity of a vacuumOverview: The relationship between pressure and sound reading in a pressurised chamber, and hence the design of a system to estimate pressure and/or the integrity of a vacuum.School: Presentation CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Ian LehaneStudent(s): Reggie Kavanagh Tony Cusack

2515Title: Conas muid féin a chosaint ó ghathanna UVOverview: An t-éifeacht d’uachtair gréine éagsúla agus an costas d’éadaí UV agus na huachtair gréine sin a chur i gcomparáid.School: Gaelcholáiste ReachrannCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Feargal MairtinStudent(s): Aisling Ní Laoghaire Ailbhe Nic Eoghain

2516Title: Measuring urban NO2 levels at peak traffic flow under different atmospheric conditionsOverview: We will measure urban NO2 levels at peak traffic flow under different atmospheric conditions and examine these measures to reduce NO2 levels, including use of photocatalytic compounds.School: St Louis High SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Mairead O BrienStudent(s): Mathilde Lyons Isabel Browne

2517Title: The healing power of nanoOverview: To create an antibacterial sodium alginate patch containing silver nanoparticles. This will be placed over a wound to prevent infection, exploiting the antibacterial properties of nano-silver.School: Loreto Secondary School - NavanCounty: MeathTeacher: Dr Lisa DarleyStudent(s): Catherine O’Connell Laura Cope Eimear Quinn

2518Title: Using sensors to measure pressure output for enhancement in rowingOverview: To investigate pressure applied in the stroke while rowing, using pressure sensors, and using the data gathered to further improve an athlete’s performance.School: Presentation CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Ian LehaneStudent(s): Jack O’ Donovan Barry Shanahan Patrick Kennelly

2519Title: Structural symmetry in projective geometryOverview: We look at structure in the projective plane constructed from recurring linear and polar transformations. We will be examining symmetry and discrete versus continuous transformations.School: Bishopstown Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Emma McDonnellStudent(s): Jason Lenihan Anna Mustata

2520Title: Conkering physicsOverview: An experimental study of conkers; collisions between composite materials of differing masses, elasticities, speeds and impact angles with the conker breaking in different ways.School: St Mary’s LimavadyCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Miss Gerardine KealeyStudent(s): Bryan CaseLawrence Roble

2521Title: Staidéar ar cé chomh randamach is atá an mód suaitheadh ceoilOverview: We are testing to see how random the ‘shuffle mode’ and ‘party mode’ on music players really is, or are they random at all?School: Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms Susan Ní LoinsighStudent(s): Cian Mac Gabhann Michéal Ó Cathasaigh Fionán Laighneach

2522Title: Model of the expansion of space, with regards to the formation of stars from super-compressed hydrogen clouds and their release of mass through nuclear fusion, GRB and supernovae.Overview: Our project states that space is expanding in response to a contraction that occurred due to the first stars being born from hydrogen clouds in space.School: St Kieran’s CollegeCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Eileen HanrickStudent(s): Peter Mullan Eoin Minnock

2523Title: A statistical analysis of students’ interpretation of data presented in different graphical formsOverview: This project is about students’ and past students’ ability to perceive information from various types of graphs and charts.School: St Vincent’s Secondary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr John White

Student(s): Alexandria Smyth Anna Turley Hannah McGivern

2524Title: Development of a solar powered sterilisation device for use in rural health clinics in less developed countriesOverview: We investigate the use of a solar powered sterilisation device that can be produced cheaply and can be used in less developed countries.School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Caitlin Griffey Lauren Mckeon

2525Title: A mathematical analysis of number patterns in winning draws in the National LotteryOverview: An investigation of specific number patterns arising in the winning draws of the biweekly National Lottery over a five year period.School: Our Ladys College - DroghedaCounty: LouthTeacher: Miss Frances O’ReganStudent(s): Órla Molloy Neasa Early

2526Title: The effects of raw milk on asthma and eczemaOverview: The aim of our project is to prove that raw cow’s milk has a positive effect on asthma and eczema.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Lauren Bateman Grace KIngston

2527Title: Discovering patterns in musicOverview: Our project aims to find patterns in the melodies of popular songs to find out what makes a hit song.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Katie Lyons Ella Healy

2528Title: Coffee-diesel: Biofuel made from used coffee groundsOverview: The main barrier to biodiesel production is the lack of cheap feedstock. Spent coffee grounds contain as much oil as traditional feedstock. They’re abundant, cheap and biofriendly.School: Our Lady’s BowerCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mrs Ethna BensonStudent(s): Aisling Nic Giolla Dé Aobh Nic Ghiolla Phadraig Isebeal O Brien

2529Title: The perfect cup of teaOverview: To investigate the temperature at which there is most antioxidant activity in tea and the effect the addition of milk has on these antioxidants.School: Scoil MhuireCounty: ClareTeacher: Ms Sue-Ann SheridanStudent(s): Isabel Coleman Aoibhin O’Sullivan Suzanne Conneely

2530Title: Does shorter mean better balance?Overview: Our theory is that the shorter a person is, the better their balance should be. This is our study to prove this.School: Seamount CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Joanne MartinStudent(s): Saoirse Hughes Ryah Hotchkiss Mairead Flanagan

2531Title: Never-ending Pascal: An investigation into the patterns and sequences of Pascal’s triangleOverview: In our project, we investigate the patterns and sequences in Pascal’s triangle that can relate to everyday life and topics we’ve covered in maths class.School: Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Colm KielyStudent(s): Paulina Oramus Roisin O Mahony Anastasia Smetanina

2532Title: Using biomimicry to produce environmentally friendly cementOverview: We will use biomimicry to copy coral’s way of producing its exoskeleton to make environmentally friendly cement.School: Ballyclare High SchoolCounty: AntrimTeacher: Mrs Nicola CraigStudent(s): Emma Neill Bethany Stewart

2533Title: Ag baint úsáid as baoithe fuinnimh uisce chun creimeadh an cósta a laghdú agus ag an am céanna lei (Using water energy buoys to reduce coastal erosion whilst generating electricity)Overview: The aim of our project is to reduce the erosion of our coastline whilst generating electricity.School: Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíCounty: KerryTeacher: Ms Elaine Ní DheargáinStudent(s): Janine Ní Chonchúir Lorraine De Nais Ursula Ní Mhochóir



2534Title: An investigation into the removal of oil/petrol from road surfaces using solventsOverview: We wish to investigate whether there is a more efficient way to clear oil/petrol from road surfaces than the way governments/county councils clear it.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Chloe Mannion Caoimhe Duke

2535Title: Alternative ways to cool the Liebig condenserOverview: We are investigating alternative ways to cool the Liebig condenser in order to avoid the huge waste of water that currently arises in distillation experiments.School: Our Lady’s BowerCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mrs Ethna BensonStudent(s): Aisling Benson Maeve Bass Róisín Burke

2536Title: An investigation into the purification of crystalsOverview: Our project is an investigation into how pure you can get crystals using recrystallization, which is a method of purification.School: Patrician High School - CarrickmacrossCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Mr John O’RourkeStudent(s): Aaron Duffy Luke Cassidy

2537Title: Newton’s seriesOverview: This project involves looking at the ways in which Newton found important mathematical series. We will also derive formulae to represent series that are mathematically important.School: Loreto Convent - LetterkennyCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms. Elaine GallagherStudent(s): Rachel Hannigan Nell Carr Alison Dowling

2538Title: Is sugar a poison?Overview: An investigation into the different sugar (glucose and fructose) contents of natural and processed foods.School: The Teresian School - DonnybrookCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr. Lorcán Ó hAlmhainStudent(s): Clara O’Carroll Emma Russell

2539Title: Computer encryption: Can Shor’s algorithm be used to crack data encryption keys?Overview: We will write a script to simulate Shor’s algorithm and test its performance against classic methods.School: Antrim Grammar SchoolCounty: AntrimTeacher: Mr Robert McKeeStudent(s): Caleb Allen David Porter

SENIOR GROUP

2600Title: Optimisation of airline overbooking strategy using mathematical modellingOverview: We will develop a mathematical model that can maximise an airlines profit on a flight by overbooking seats. The model will work for any flight.School: Clongowes Wood CollegeCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr Stephen O’HaraStudent(s): Tim Burke Daniel Kilmartin

2601Title: An investigation into the use of carbon scrubbers in the reduction of CO2 emissions from car exhaustsOverview: A study into the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through the use of carbon scrubbers in car exhausts.School: Tallaght Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Kate O’GormanStudent(s): Michal Grudzien Allan Finlay

2602Title: The effect of different catalysts on the production of ethanolOverview: This project investigates the effect of different catalysts on the production of ethanol.School: St Columb’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mr Liam BurnsStudent(s): Dennis Blanking James Colgan

2603Title: A conjecture concerning twin primesOverview: We state a new conjecture concerning twin primes and provide numerical evidence to support it. We investigate applications of the conjecture in number theory.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Ger DavinStudent(s): Noman Huma Chetan Dookhy

2604Title: Mathematical models of interacting sustainable societiesOverview: Civilisations have phases

of growth, stability and decline. We present a mathematical model of fundamental processes governing the evolution of societies.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Lesley PlunkettStudent(s): Nathan McDonagh Adam McEnroe Soban Huma

2605Title: Desalinating water using pectin from orange peelsOverview: The aim of our project is to remove the salt in water using pectin from orange peels and other citrus fruits.School: Scoil Mhuire StrokestownCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Modwena GeogheganStudent(s): Ethan Paisley Conor Rogers

2606Title: Investigating the different sequences, patterns and key changes in popular music and how they impact on the success of the songOverview: We plan to explore factors which may make a song popular. We will look at these similarities and differences from a mathematical perspective in songs.School: St. Clare’s Comprehensive SchoolCounty: LeitrimTeacher: Miss Edel McPhelimStudent(s): Emer Clancy Niamh McInerney Aoife Feeney

2607Title: Investigating the inhibition of the enzyme papainOverview: We will use colorimetry to study how well papain breaks down gelatine and we will then add chemicals to see if we can stop it working.School: Abbey Christian Brothers SchoolCounty: DownTeacher: Dr Maeve CareyStudent(s): Conor Foster Killian McShane Aodhan Donnelly

2608Title: Using advanced mathematics with differential equations to show how the uses of the Gompertz functions give solutions within pharmacokineticsOverview: This project investigates different methods of using differential equations to produce a safe rate of drug absorption into the body, giving a graphical output.School: St Mary’s LimavadyCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BennettStudent(s): Erin Bennett Caoimhe Cummings Mackenzie Case

2609Title: A mathematical study of MinesweeperOverview: A study of the mathematical principles and theory governing the game of Minesweeper.School: Gonzaga CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Daniel LynchStudent(s): Aidan Fitzpatrick Jack Mac Namara Brendan O’Connell

2610Title: New theorems concerning Engel seriesOverview: We prove that certain classes of quadratic irrationals have Engel expansions with predictable patterns.School: Synge Street CBSCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Shane FreemanStudent(s): Mustapha Kokumo Adrian Wolniak Jerome Aguilar

2611Title: To find a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way of antifouling marine vessels by using grapheneOverview: Our aim is to use graphene as an alternative to the current toxic paints used for antifouling.School: St Andrew’s CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Hilary RimbiStudent(s): Patrick Lee Stephen O’Neill Tom Lenehan

2612Title: A study on a safe substitute for Americium-241 in smoke detectorsOverview: Most smoke detectors currently contain a radioactive substance. Alpha radiation is therefore bombarding people in their homes. We aim to find a safer substitute.School: North Monastery Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Kieran RubyStudent(s): Robert O’Sullivan Aaron Smith Adam Deane

2613Title: Plastic bottles - The enemy!Overview: To see if repeated plastic bottle use will release measurable oestrogenic substances into drinking H2O.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Caoimhe Daly Orla O Donovan Katie Nealon


Technology

JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL

3100Title: Horizon correction glasses to prevent motion sicknessOverview: To design and build a pair of glasses that fool the brain by simulating the horizon, thus reducing motion sickness.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Donal EnrightStudent(s): Alice Duffy

3101Title: Web-based interactive dashboard designOverview: A web-based system for building dynamic dashboards/display boards that display information taken from databases and present this information in various widget types.School: Sutton Park SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Catherine TattersallStudent(s): Adam Barry

3102Title: Wearable TMO systemOverview: A low cost wearable TMO system worn by the referee to aid in the officiating of a rugby match and also to be used as a coaching aid.School: De La Salle CollegeCounty: LouthTeacher: Ms Cara Mc AdamStudent(s): Martin O Donnachadha

3103Title: Home automation made easyOverview: A project that is using a smart phone or tablet to control home electrical devices.School: St Declan’s CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms yvonne nolanStudent(s): Stephen Cushen

3104Title: Does a double chain ring on a racing bike improve efficiency?Overview: I wish to investigate if adding a double chain ring to an outdoor racing bicycle will improve efficiency, taking weight and speed into consideration.School: St. Patrick’s CollegeCounty: MayoTeacher: Mr Paul LynchStudent(s): Eoghan Pattwell

3105Title: NetSafeOverview: NetSafe is a program that monitors a child’s online activity. It is programmed in C#.School: St. Mary’s C.B.S.County: LaoisTeacher: Mr Cyril MulliganStudent(s): Caolan Fleming

3106Title: Ceall breosla bealach an todhchaíOverview: I mo thionscadal déanaim comparáid idir éifeachtaí fuinneamh na gaoithe agus fuinneamh na gréine mar mhodh athchúrsála ar an uisce I gcill breosla hidrigine.School: Coláiste Naomh EoinCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Cormac CoyneStudent(s): Michael Concannon


3200Title: STEM in game developmentOverview: All STEM subjects are essential in the game development process. I will illustrate this through a 3D mobile game I have developed called “Recineration”.School: Patrician High School - CarrickmacrossCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Mr John O’RourkeStudent(s): Jonathan White

3201Title: Homeless wrapOverview: A lightweight, waterproof, heat retaining, portable cover suitable for homeless, camping and disaster relief situations.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Donal EnrightStudent(s): Emily Duffy

3202Title: A design for an enhanced road safety system for motorwaysOverview: This project involves installing vibration sensors in the central reservation barrier on motorways that would set off flashing LED’s in the event of an accident.School: Sutton Park SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Catherine TattersallStudent(s): Bethany Doddrell

3203Title: To investigate the importance of good posture for dentistsOverview: Educating 1st year dental students on how to sit on their dental chairs in order to reduce the back and neck problems that many dentists face throughout their career.School: St Mary’s High SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Marguerite AlleyStudent(s): Nessa Fitzpatrick

3204Title: SmartphonePCOverview: To utilise the computational power of modern smartphones to reduce platform fragmentation and progress towards a single device for all of our Information Technology requirements

School: Kilkenny CollegeCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Erica McNieceStudent(s): Jack O’Sullivan

3205Title: An aid for the rehabilitation of clenched fist in Multiple SclerosisOverview: To provide a mechanical aid for the rehabilitation of clenched fist for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr. Niamh Mc NallyStudent(s): Lauren Murphy

3206Title: Biometric fingerprint scanning used for credit card payments to combat fraudOverview: For this project I will investigate if biometric fingerprint scanning used to make credit card payments will make a difference in the fight against data fraud.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Kevin BuckleyStudent(s): Patrick O’Dea

3207Title: T.E.G Phone ChargerOverview: A smartphone charger powered by burning material for use in areas with inconsistant power.School: St. Clare’s Comprehensive SchoolCounty: LeitrimTeacher: Miss Edel McPhelimStudent(s): Ciaran Gordon

3208Title: Visualising better passwordsOverview: The development of an improved visual password system by dragging smaller images into specified regions of a larger image.School: C.B.S. ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Mr Brendan HoganStudent(s): Mark Fortune

3209Title: Surfware - The Safe Web BrowserOverview: My project is a safe search engine/web browser for children. Parents will have 100% control over which websites their child can go on.School: Castletroy College, NewtownCounty: LimerickTeacher: Linda HannonStudent(s): Gareth Power

SENIOR INDIVIDUAL

3300Title: Intelli Sentry - An internet enhanced, data driven, analytical door lock management systemOverview: An “Internet of Things”

device and web-based system which sets out to solve problems regarding security, access management and monitoring associated with traditional door locks.School: Colaiste ChoilmCounty: OffalyTeacher: Mr Brendan McGlynnStudent(s): Conor Walsh

3301Title: The development of an app controlled device for the safe storage of medicationsOverview: This project involves the design and development of a device for the safe storage of medications that can be controlled by a mobile phone app.School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Lavina Blanking

3302Title: Memory buddyOverview: An electronic device to enhance independent living for those who suffer memory loss and co-ordinate the care for those more seriously affected by memory loss.School: Our Lady’s Secondary School - MonaghanCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Ms Kathryn HigginsStudent(s): Christopher Carragher

3303Title: E-CookerOverview: A safe, clean and sustainable alternative to cooking with firewood or kerosene. Using Peltier effect, this device provides sufficient voltage to power a USB device.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Donal EnrightStudent(s): Darragh McMahon

3304Title: An electronic vibrating mat for the aurally impaired - A sensory alert device that converts sound to touchOverview: An electronic vibrating mat for deaf people that will vibrate when receiving a signal from their mobile phone.School: Coláiste MhuireCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Emma RyanStudent(s): Justin Cleere

3305Title: NeurodextroOverview: LED lights that illuminate to form chords on a guitar and ukulele. This can be used for education or rehabilitation.School: Belvedere CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Stephen CareyStudent(s): Luc Bellintani


Technology

3306Title: Can an adapted Newton-Raphson algorithm optimise Big Data software?Overview: This project investigates the use of an adapted Newton-Raphson algorithm to optimise the runtime environment for Big Data solutions.School: St Aloysius CollegeCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mr Keith RoweStudent(s): Lochlann O’Regan

3307Title: QuickCom - A communication aid for the physically disabledOverview: This project will develop a system, using sensors, electronic development boards and LCD screens, that allows severely disabled people to communicate and engage in full conversations.School: Coláiste RísCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr Evan MarkeyStudent(s): Conor Begley

3308Title: Using speech recognition to design websitesOverview: The web application I developed enables people with no programming knowledge to quickly create unique websites with just the use of their voice.School: Rockbrook Park SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Codie PrestonStudent(s): Marcin Gardas

3309Title: Energy on sailOverview: An investigation into harnessing wind energy to generate electricity using a sail/net, initially in the context of ‘ball-stop-nets’ at sports grounds.School: Blackrock CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Gerry AylwardStudent(s): Declan Norton

JUNIOR GROUP

3400Title: Pull-it-plugOverview: Have you checked whether all your plugs are off before you go to bed or leave your house? With our device, you don’t have to!School: St Louis Grammar SchoolCounty: DownTeacher: Mr Sean DonnellyStudent(s): Molly Cunningham Alice McAlea

3401Title: Virtual tourismOverview: We hope to develop the world’s first virtual tourism system using a combination of 3-D goggles, a game development platform and 3-D models.

School: Meánscoil Na MbráithreCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr Sean MurphyStudent(s): Adam Daniels Patrick Sheridan Darragh Bennis

3402Title: ScanSaverOverview: ScanSaver is an app that scans QR codes in businesses, such as restaurants, bars and hotels, for you to get a reduction on your bill.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Sean FoleyStudent(s): Anna O’Connor Sarah Sweeney

3403Title: Moooooove Over MammyOverview: ‘Mooooove Over Mammy’ is a device aimed at helping farmers to assist a new born animal safely.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Aoife CulhaneStudent(s): Jack Corkery Diarmuid O Flynn

3404Title: Can near field communication (NFC) in phones/tablets aid assisted living for students?Overview: Investigating whether near field communication technology can be coupled with iOS/Android platforms to assist visually impaired students by delivering important audio messages to them.School: Killorglin Community CollegeCounty: KerryTeacher: Mr Kevin FoleyStudent(s): Donal Brennan Timothy McGrath

3405Title: That’s music to my ears!Overview: Our device helps profoundly deaf people with cochlear implants to listen to music using wireless technology.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Laoise Curtin Emma Roche Aoife Larkin

3406Title: Eye Spy!Overview: Eye Spy puts a stop to students not wearing their goggles properly in the school workshop and ensuring eye safety at all times.School: St Louis Grammar SchoolCounty: DownTeacher: Mr Sean DonnellyStudent(s): Aidan Small Jack Rodgers

3407Title: Sheep WatchOverview: Sheep Watch will save the lives of sheep by using FM signalling technology in a collar that will alert the farmer to any predator attack.School: St Oliver Post PrimaryCounty: MeathTeacher: Ms Caroline AustinStudent(s): Emma McCabe Zoe Maguire Edel Campbell

3408Title: OideolaíochtOverview: Táimid chun feidhmchlár, scratch agus cruthanna tríthoiseach a cruthú timpeall ar na rudaí a bíonn fadhbanna le bliain a haon a thuigeaint.School: Coláiste ChilliainCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Doireann de NóglaStudent(s): Caoilfhionn Ní Dheoráin Martha nic ionais

3409Title: Investigating the benefits of recycling technologies using and comparing a range of animal hair as an alternative to fiberglass attic insulationOverview: This project investigates the insulation properties of different animal hair when compared with fibreglass as a potential alternative natural recycled insulation and a more environmentally friendly product.School: Ardscoil RisCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Jack CorriganStudent(s): David Hamilton Paul Hamilton

3410Title: Blitz!Overview: An effective method of studying for exams or tests using a timed device. Students will aim to beat the timer by answering questions.School: St Louis Grammar SchoolCounty: DownTeacher: Mr Sean DonnellyStudent(s): Conor Higgins Stephen Cooney

3411Title: Smoke detector for the deaf or hard of hearingOverview: A smoke detector for the deaf, built using a microphone to pick up the frequency and sending it to a receiver that will notify the victim.School: Mount Mercy CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Aaron O’SullivanStudent(s): Zainab Baker Aoife O’Driscoll

3412Title: Alert-Cow calving!Overview: Our project is a system that alerts farmers via SMS that their cow has started calving.School: Gallen Community School

County: OffalyTeacher: Mrs Catherine HopkinsStudent(s): Sean Flynn Clive Keena

3413Title: To adapt a car steering wheel that senses driver distraction, alerts the driver and thus reduces the accidents and fatalities caused by driver fatigueOverview: To adapt a car steering wheel that senses driver distraction, alerts the driver and thus reduces the accidents and fatalities caused by driver fatigue.School: Summerhill CollegeCounty: SligoTeacher: Mr Niall McDermottStudent(s): Sean Casey Michael Kerins Michael Gilmartin

3414Title: DigilabOverview: Many primary schools don’t do science because of the lack of facilities. I believe the solution would be Digilab, an interactive computer program and tablet app.School: St Patrick’s Classical SchoolCounty: MeathTeacher: Ms O’Sullivan Sinéad O’SullivanStudent(s): Tom Fitzgerald Joe Fitzgerald Conor Mcguire

3415Title: Gas-Hear: A device to prevent lives being lost to slurry fumesOverview: To develop a new fixed slurry gas monitor that will sound an alarm and send a text when toxic gas levels rise to life-threatening levels.School: Presentation Secondary School - ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Olivia O’BrienStudent(s): Ellen O’Donnell Alice Ryan Estelle Parkinson

3416Title: Clippy binOverview: Our innovative new design that will prevent wheelie bins from toppling over in high winds or by an animal.School: Coláiste Bhaile ChláirCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Eleanor NolanStudent(s): Eoghan Furey Ruairi Gallagher

3417Title: The silent whistleOverview: We aim to develop a wearable device to help sports players with hearing impairments acknowledge the whistle of a referee during a match or training.School: Salesian Secondary College,


PallaskenryCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Claire SheehyStudent(s): Ross Fitzgerald Zoe Mangan Padraic Hartigan

INTERMEDIATE GROUP

3500Title: Building a cluster computer from raspberry pi componentsOverview: We want to design and build a high end cluster computer from 5 raspberry pi computers that we have in the lab.School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Kevin CareyStudent(s): Leo Francis Jack Kiely

3501Title: So this CAN heat us!Overview: This project uses recycled materials to produce a household heater that is easily transportable and powered by solar energy.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Diarmuid CurtinEamonn Browne Conor Kennedy

3502Title: Staidéar ar thimpistí dréimirí agus an dóigh le iad a dhéanamh níos sábháilteOverview: We are investigating accidents which have occurred while using ladders in the past few years. We are developing a safety device to prevent ladder accidents.School: Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairCounty: DonegalTeacher: Miss Leanna Ní BhaoillStudent(s): Micheal Mac Mathuna Shaun Ó Duibhir

3503Title: Ultimate kicking teeOverview: The optimum rugby kicking tee - it negates the effects of bad weather on place kicks, giving the kicker the fairest opportunity for converting their place kick.School: Gaelcholáiste LuimnighCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Michael Mc CarthyStudent(s): Daniel Enright Brian Riordan Ben Ryan

3504Title: Palm powered controllerOverview: I have designed a games controller charger that is powered by the heat of the human hand. This device has many applications in other appliances.School: Desmond College - Limerick

County: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Sean McElligott Robert Meehan

3505Title: Wi-Pi CamOverview: The Wi-Pi Cam is a small Pi camera in a polymorph enclosure that can send video coverage to your mobile phone via a WiFi hotspot connection.School: St Killian’s CollegeCounty: AntrimTeacher: Mr Sean ConnollyStudent(s): Niall Black Murray Emerson

3506Title: Low-pressure solar powered water desalinatorOverview: We are going to create a low cost, efficient, solar powered water desalinator by reducing the pressure to make the water distill faster.School: Clonakilty Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Patrick O KeeffeStudent(s): Ruairí McCann Cathal O’Regan

3507Title: The TB bracketOverview: A device which sits over a cow’s head to ensure that the TB injections are installed in the correct side of the cow’s neck.School: Avondale Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Aoife SullivanStudent(s): David Fleming Conor Windsor

3508Title: You’ve got mail!Overview: We have developed a device that ends worthless journeys to the postbox. A text will be sent to the householder on arrival of post.School: St Joseph’s CollegeCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Mary GoreyStudent(s): Ciara Ryan Jack O’Meara John Ryan

3509Title: Cytherean industries: Thinking outside the sphereOverview: Our project proposes a roadmap to guide humanity to industrialise space resources and ultimately to enable us to become an interplanetary species.School: C.B.S. ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Mr Brendan HoganStudent(s): Tommy O’Sullivan Micheal O’Callaghan

3510Title: Shine and riseOverview: An alarm device that opens

curtains in the morning to a desired length, allowing sunlight into the room and helping to wake up individuals.School: Bush Post Primary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Ms Emma McMahonStudent(s): Adam Traynor Conor Kenny

3511Title: There’s more to light than meets the eyeOverview: Design, development and testing of a low cost optical spectrometer on a camera-phone.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Lorcan O’Brien Neil O’Brien

3512Title: An investigation of motorway noise pollutionOverview: An investigation into motorway noise pollution, its effects on suburban homes and a comparison of existing and novel noise reduction methods.School: St Colmcille’s Community SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr Tom FoyleStudent(s): Jessica Harris Catherine Cuddy Helena Bonar

3513Title: A seed harvesting kit for subsistence farmers in developing countriesOverview: The aim of our project is to produce a kit for African farmers to save seeds from their own crops, for replanting the following season.School: Oakgrove Integrated CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Christine GilmoreStudent(s): Megan Duffy Zoe McGirr

3514Title: Tesseract gamingOverview: A first person shooting, free-running, randomly generated video game, in which the player can edit and level up their character. Harnesses new game-play mechanics.School: Ardscoil Uí UrmoltaighCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Declan HayesStudent(s): Eoin Murray Ronan Hadyon Ian Campbell

3515Title: Is there an efficient way to produce hydrogen as a fuel?Overview: This project tackles the problem of an efficient way to produce hydrogen. For BT, we are demonstrating the experimentation

behind our theory.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Michelle BuckleyStudent(s): Sean Lane Alan Dwane

3516Title: Can an Android kernel be redesigned to work with a variety of devices?Overview: An Android kernel that would work with a variety of different devices, with little to no modifications.School: St Aloysius CollegeCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mr Keith RoweStudent(s): Chris Halota Eryk Zaplata Oisin Prendergast

3517Title: Wireless appliances accessed via your smartphoneOverview: Using a wireless radio module and a smartphone we can open a door or turn off lights automatically or via a button.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Joseph O’ Donovan Casey Ring

3518Title: OkToEatOverview: An app for people with a health condition or allergy that determines whether the food product is safe to eat or not.School: Gaelcholaiste Na Mara - ArklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Rebecca Ní ChonchúirStudent(s): Alexandra Purtell JordanMeadbh O’Connor

3519Title: Third World thermoelectric generatorOverview: We intend to use thermoelectric coolers to make a generator that could be used to power electrical devices in the Third World.School: De La Salle CollegeCounty: WaterfordTeacher: Ms Mary McDonaghStudent(s): Frankie Dolphin Dara Musgrave Conor Giles-Doran

3520Title: Ladder safety attachmentOverview: This project has designed a safety attachment for ladders to prevent ladder-related injuries and fatalities. The attachment prevents the ladder from falling/slipping.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie Corkery


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3521Title: Cé chomh sábháilte atá do phasfhocal?Overview: We aim to evaluate how difficult passwords are to crack and find out whether age and gender impact on how secure ones password is.School: Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms Susan Ní LoinsighStudent(s): Niall De Barra Carlo McGinley

3522Title: Solar updraft technology - An investigation into the possibility of using solar updraft technology in AfricaOverview: We investigate the possibility of using solar updraft technology to generate electrical power in Africa.School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Zoe Byrne Carrie Corkish

3523Title: Waste not, heat moreOverview: Our idea involves the capture of escaping heat from a chimney using a metal coil to heat a house’s water supply.School: Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Claire HollandStudent(s): Ailbhe Murphy Julie O Donovan

3524Title: The construction and testing of a differentiating smoke detectorOverview: Our project aims to build a smoke detector circuit that can differentiate between different smoke types and to test the circuit with a variety of sources.School: Mercy Secondary School - LongfordCounty: LongfordTeacher: Mr. Tony O’ RourkeStudent(s): Emma Donohoe Chloe Murtagh Jack Kenny

3525Title: An examination of the hazards associated with livestock gases and how these gases can be utilized to produce energy in the farmyard environmentOverview: Our project aims to examine the hazards associated with livestock gases and to come up with a solution to these problems.School: Colaiste Ide and IosefCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms. Joannah KennedyStudent(s): Imogen Lyons

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3526Title: A helping handOverview: The aim of our project is to create an app to teach teens the fundamentals of sign language in their daily conversation.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr MAire FlynnStudent(s): Aoibh Cassidy Alice Symington Sharon Coombes

3527Title: The retrofitting of domestic septic tanks with aerobic digesters to improve efficiencyOverview: Installing aerobic digesters into pre-existing septic tanks to improve their efficiency at a lower cost than buying a new tank.School: St Augustines CollegeCounty: WaterfordTeacher: Ms. Nollaig SheehanStudent(s): Shane Coleman Jordan Corby

3528Title: An investigation into the application of electrostatic precipitation to filter microbeads from waste waterOverview: We plan to design and develop a small scale wet electrostatic precipitator capable of filtering microbeads from waste water.School: Skerries Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr Katie CorbettStudent(s): Luke Breen Des Cooke Daniel Carey Keatings

3529Title: Manufacturing an electronically controlled robotic armOverview: The design and manufacture of a portable, powered robotic arm that is capable of manipulating small hand tools.School: Salesian Secondary College, PallaskenryCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Kevin GeaneyStudent(s): Alex Griffin Kevin Moran

3530Title: Postural augmentation deviceOverview: A device that can aid injured or elderly people to stand up.School: Glanmire Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr William HorganStudent(s): Bradley Aherne Eoghan O’ Sullivan

3531Title: The treatment of common eye cysts using a heated electric eye patch

Overview: To investigate whether a heated electric eye patch can be designed to replace warm compresses in the treatment of eye cysts.School: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Jamie BainStudent(s): Alex Griffin Nicole Hemeryck Caoilainn McDaid

3532Title: Medical devices for the (sustainable) futureOverview: We will design and make a prototype of an environmentally friendly disposable breath-activated dry powder inhaler for use by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease sufferers.School: Presentation Secondary School - ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Olivia O’BrienStudent(s): Emma Finlay Ciara Moloney Keelan Flynn

3533Title: A comparison of the effectiveness of hand shuffling methods versus electronic shuffling, including our electronic shuffling programmeOverview: We are comparing different methods of shuffling to see if there are any patterns in the cards. After these shuffles, we will repeat with electronic shufflers, including our programme.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Sean FoleyStudent(s): Cormac Conway Connor Stoyle

3534Title: Recycling body heatOverview: Our project investigates the potential of recycling the heat in our exhaled breath to warm our bodies.School: Marist College - AthloneCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mr Cian O’BrienStudent(s): Jack Brody Corey Reid Oisin O’ Meara

3535Title: Skin boothOverview: We aim to raise awareness of the danger of UV light on the skin using UV beads and an app.School: Salesian Secondary College, PallaskenryCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Claire SheehyStudent(s): Julie Mangan Emily Ryan Ciara Gavin

3536Title: Creating a language and speech development softwareOverview: To develop a language and speech learning software that will help autistic children learn language.School: Presentation CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: ms jamie connorsStudent(s): Eoin Dodd Manus Corcoran Ciara Kelly

3537Title: An Tionchar (The impact hurling boot)Overview: To design a hurling boot that provides sufficient support for hurling/camogie players, as soccer boots don’t support the parts of the foot used in hurling/camogie.School: St.Brendan’s Community SchoolCounty: OffalyTeacher: Ms Aisling DuaneStudent(s): Shiofra Ryan Orlaith Plunkett

3538Title: Bicycle helmet safety deviceOverview: 70% of cyclists killed on our roads aren’t wearing a helmet. We want to combat this by creating a device which ensures they wear one.School: Salesian Secondary College, PallaskenryCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr John O’FlynnStudent(s): Robert Corby Michael Uwatse

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3600Title: Building in microgravity: A step closerOverview: We sent the first ever Irish secondary school experiment into space. We investigated the effects of microgravity on reinforced concrete.School: St Nessan’s Community CollegeCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Gavin DoyleStudent(s): Jason Hannan Kevin Hanley Jamie O’Connell

3601Title: Height adjustable crutchOverview: Crutch-users often aggravate their injuries when they need to sit down or stand up. This provides crutch-users the ability to get into sitting position safely.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Donal EnrightStudent(s): Emma HerbertDanielle O’ Connor Nikita Harnett

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Title: To make marathon kayaking safer and eliminate human errorOverview: To eliminate human error in safety checks and race finishes of marathon kayaking through the use of an android app and electronic tags.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Julie GleesonStudent(s): Sean Cahill Timothy O Niaha

3603Title: Time compressed transport testerOverview: Our transport tester simulates road transport conditions to test electronic goods weighing up to 100kg in a time compressed test equivalent to very long distances.School: St Killian’s CollegeCounty: AntrimTeacher: Mr Sean ConnollyStudent(s): Rachael O’ Boyle Eimhear Carey Leah Cosgrove

3604Title: The point of a parabola: Focusing signals for a better wireless networkOverview: Our project aims to build a parabolic reflector and measure how it boosts the signal of a wireless router’s antenna.School: Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Maggie SmithStudent(s): Eleonora Micozzi Lara Sophia Unger

3605Title: ScivisionOverview: Our project is a science revision website for Junior Certificate students, with the entire Junior Certificate science syllabus covered.School: St Dominics CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Nigel TierneyStudent(s): Adaobi Ezenwa Orna Reynolds Chidera Ezenwa

3606Title: An innovative device that recycles and purifies water used to wash milking machines and transfers it to troughs for cattle consumptionOverview: A device that recycles and purifies water used in washing the milking machine and then transfers it to cattle troughs for cattle consumption.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Eoghan Mcmahon Shane Lee

3607Title: An investigation into the possibilities and further development of WiFi trackingOverview: Investigating the possibilities of tracking through WiFi, creating our own tracking system, demonstrating it at the BTYSE, and implementing it into our school’s roll-call system.School: Gonzaga CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Daniel LynchStudent(s): Conor Farrell Andrew Cleary Philip Johnston

3608Title: Sliotar TrackerOverview: Our project aims to develop a sliotar which can be tracked using a smartphone app. The app will also record distance, speed and impact.School: Causeway Comprehensive SchoolCounty: KerryTeacher: Mrs Jennifer BarryStudent(s): Aoife Mahony Breanne Barrett Freya Casey

3609Title: Smart trafficOverview: Our aim is to use information sharing technology to make our road networks safer and more efficient and make self-driving cars a reality.School: Luttrellstown Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Peter McCabeStudent(s): Akhil Voorakkara Aron Hoffmann Annraoi Campbell

3610Title: Wise buoysOverview: Our projects aim is to improve water safety through the use of our new and improved lifebuoy.School: C.B.S. ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Mr Fergus O’BrienStudent(s): Jamie Stapleton Paul Hennessy James O’ Sullivan

3611Title: Badger tracking technologyOverview: We are going to develop the technology to investigate whether badgers spread TB when they are around cattle.School: North Monastery Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Kieran RubyStudent(s): Peter Lin Wyne Ybanez Naphatsakorn Khotsombat


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4100 Title: There are no sharks in Ireland... or are there? Overview: I am researching the overall status of sharks types and populations in Ireland. I am also looking at their migrational patterns to and from Ireland. School: St Andrew’s College County: Dublin Teacher: Ms Nicky King Student(s): Megan Collins

4101 Title: Testing limpet homing behaviour when change factor introduced Overview: This is a shore experiment to determine the homing patterns of a moved community of limpets and an unmoved community over a 60 day period. School: Rice College County: Clare Teacher: Ms Danelle Fitzpatrick Student(s): James Madigan

4102 Title: Morphological differences in Himanthalia elongata found at different locations in North Clare Overview: I am looking to see if there are morphological differences in Himanthalia elongata found on different shores in North Clare and possible causes of these. School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - Lisdoonvarna County: Clare Teacher: Mr John Sims Student(s): Jessica Kelly

4103 Title: Is music in the hands? Overview: Does the size of your hand influence the instrument that you would play? School: Loreto Secondary School County: Wicklow Teacher: Ms Aoife McCarthy Student(s): Emily Woods

4104 Title: Myriophyllum spicatum and Elodea canadensis - An ecological study of Wavin freshwater lake Overview: In this project I wish to investigate the invasive Elodea canadensis and a sustainable method of removing this threat from Irish waters. School: Ardgillan Community College County: Dublin Teacher: Mrs Theresa Gannon Student(s): Jack Curtis

4105 Title: Investigating the connection between allergies and childhood exposure to animals Overview: This is a survey which will attempt to correlate childhood

exposure to animals and incidence of allergies. School: Maynooth Post Primary School County: Kildare Teacher: Mr. Tom Dixon Student(s): Aisling Doherty-Madrigal

4106 Title: Let snails do the cleaning! Overview: An investigation into how Lymnea stagnalis controls the growth of algae and maintains the eco-balance of a pond, especially during nutrient overload. School: Schull Community College County: Cork Teacher: Ms Larissa Kelly Student(s): Fionn Ferreira

4107 Title: The impact of freezing on seed germination Overview: I’m going to perform multiple experiments to test if freezing tropical seeds shall have a positive impact on germination and grow them in a hydroponic. School: Coláiste Choilm County: Cork Teacher: Ms Julie Hanlon Student(s): Abigail Mulcahy

4108 Title: An investigation into the effects of coffee grounds combined with grey water on seed germination and plant growth Overview: Through my investigation I hope to combine two waste products, coffee grounds and grey water, to create a valuable resource for gardeners. School: Mount Mercy College County: Cork Teacher: Mr Aaron O’Sullivan Student(s): Kate O’Gorman

4109 Title: Rate of perceived exertion: Does it depend on the gym machine used and the sport teenagers play? Overview: Does the rate of perceived exertion compared to exercise intensity vary between activities on gym machines for teenage boys who play Rugby or Gaelic? School: The Kings Hospital County: Dublin Teacher: Mr David Plummer Student(s): Dylan Bagnall

4110 Title: Waste not, want not: The fertiliser potential of kitchen waste compost leachate Overview: This project investigates the fertiliser potential of kitchen waste compost compared to a commercial liquid fertiliser and a control using seed germination and growth tests. School: Tullamore College County: Offaly Teacher: Miss Jillian Browne Student(s): Cillian Fogarty

4111 Title: How earthworms react to sound, pitch and rhythm Overview: A study into the behavior of earthworms in response to sound, pitch and rhythm. School: Loreto College - St Stephens Green County: Dublin Teacher: Ms Yseult Whitaker Student(s): Hana Gallagher

4112 Title: Staidéar ar an beach heala agus an pailín Overview: Táim chun fáil amach faoi céard a dhéanann na beacha leis an pailín atá sna coirceoga agus na beacha agus an mil atá istigh ann. School: Ennis Community College, Gaelcholaíste an Chlaír County: Clare Teacher: Ms Martina McNamara Student(s): Muireann Long

4113 Title: Age and diabetic neuropathy Overview: To establish whether there is a relationship between diabetic neoropathy and the duration of time a person suffers from diabetes. School: Kildare Town Community School County: Kildare Teacher: Ms Sinead Sheils Student(s): Taylor Fagan

INTERMEDIATE INDIVIDUAL4200 Title: A cellular analysis of the effects of garlic extract on cancer cell growthOverview: To assess whether preparing or storing garlic in different ways affects its ability to inhibit or prevent cancer cell growth, and how it does so. School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr. Niamh McNallyStudent(s): Renuka Chintapalli

4201Title: An investigation into bacterial counts of holy water in church fontsOverview: This project investigates bacterial counts in holy water in church fonts, and looks for a method of reducing the bacteria levels in the water. School: St Eunan’s CollegeCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mrs Maryanne LavinStudent(s): Conor Farrell

4202Title: The effect of water hardness on the germination of plantsOverview: My project will test the effect of water hardness on the germination of plants and determine what the optimum hardness is. School: Ballinamore Community SchoolCounty: Leitrim

Teacher: Mr Eamon GeogheganStudent(s): Conor McGrath

4203Title: A comparative investigation of various clays for possible antibacterial propertiesOverview: This project investigates a selection of various clays for their possible antibacterial properties and potential use in wound dressings. School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Aoife Nash

4204Title: An investigation into a novel technology that allows water to be filtered through vascular plantsOverview: An investigation into a possible solution to the problem of bacteria infected water using vascular plants as a filter. School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Erika Dunne

4205Title: Hoof wall separation disease in Ireland’s Connemara ponyOverview: An investigation into hoof wall separation disease in Ireland’s Connemara pony with analysis to determine the key ancestral lines carrying the defective gene. School: Moate Community SchoolCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Ms Irene O’SullivanStudent(s): Colin Doyle

4206Title: Does the lunar cycle have an effect on the movement of periwinkles (Littorina littorea)Overview: I am looking at the movement of periwinkles (Littorina littorea) on a number of shores to see if it is related to the lunar cycle. School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Órlaith Bowen

4207Title: What is the importance of eye and ear cues in attention and communication of racehorses and ponies, and do they react in a similar way to humans?Overview: Is there a difference in response to eye and ear cues between a pony and a racehorse and do similar cues apply to humans. School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr. Niamh McNallyStudent(s): Lorna McGuinness

4208Title: Coiléipteirí IúrasachOverview: Increasing the size of


Darkling beetle larva by raising them in oxygen rich conditions. School: Gaelcholaiste Na Mara - ArklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Rebecca Ní ChonchúirStudent(s): Tom Kinsella

4209Title: To investigate the natural degredation and decay of fruit and hence ascertain the optimum time for prevention of decayOverview: The project will test fruit during stages of decay and degradation including changes in sugar content, weight, optimum temperature of mould growth and decay time. School: Ardgillan Community CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Aoife SmithStudent(s): Ruaidhri Kennedy

4210Title: A comparative investigation on the effect of various salts on the hibernation of e-coliOverview: This project investigates the effect of various salts on the hibernation of e-coli by slowly evaporating saline solutions to dryness and then rehydrating them. School: St Mary’s CollegeCounty: LondonderryTeacher: Mrs Ann BlankingStudent(s): Erin McPhilemy

4211Title: Risk mitigation in the provision of blood-thinning drugs as an early intervention for stroke victimsOverview: To look for ways to reduce the risks associated with administering TPA to stroke victims and to communicate information about the patient to medical professionals. School: Patrician High School - CarrickmacrossCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Mr John O’RourkeStudent(s): Cillian Gartlan

4212Title: An bhfuil an citira sprús an crann is fearr chun carbón a thógaint isteach?Overview: Ba mhaith liom fáil amach cad é an crann is fearr chun Carbón a thógaint isteach, tríd meastachán dlús agus meachan an crann. School: Gaelcholáiste LuimnighCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Clodagh Ní ChróinínStudent(s): Seamas Bulaeir

4213Title: An investigation of common Irish plants’ ability to remediate contaminated soilsOverview: I intend to investigate the ability of Irish plants, such as white-clover and bent-grass, to remediate lead, copper and zinc contaminated soils, versus a globally recognised accumulator. School: Bandon Grammar School

County: CorkTeacher: Dr Maire FlynnStudent(s): Elsa Harte

4214Title: Injury increasing crop yieldsOverview: My project is based on the idea of increasing the yield of crops by physically injuring the young seedling. School: Glanmire Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Dan O’SullivanStudent(s): Mark O Dowd

4215Title: Effect of swimming pool water, sea water and UV light on hairOverview: To study the effect of prolonged exposure to water and UV rays on structure, strength, texture and colour of different types of hair. School: Christ King Girls Secondary SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Lucy O’FarrellStudent(s): Natasha Singhal

4216Title: The investigation and analysis of soil compactionOverview: I propose to investigate and analyse soil compaction, its causes and its implications on crop yield. School: Coláiste MhuireCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Geraldine FallonStudent(s): Cian o Leary

4217Title: To investigate magnetoception in Cornu AspersumOverview: To investigate if the common garden snail (Cornu Asperum) uses earth’s magnetic field to navigate, and to show how this can be manipulated using electromagnets. School: Presentation CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr Lynda MeiklejohnStudent(s): Mark O’Gorman

SENIOR INDIVIDUAL4300Title: The viability of insect farms in Ireland; The food source of the futureOverview: To determine the possibility of edible insects being a viable and nutritional food source in Ireland compared to today’s traditional livestock farms.School: Midleton CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Paudie ScanlonStudent(s): Kevin Carew

4301Title: Follow me into a lobster pot - Lobster preferences when entering a lobster potOverview: I am looking to see whether a lobster or crab already in a lobster pot influences another lobster to enter it.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - Lisdoonvarna

County: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Stephen O’Connell

4302Title: To investigate if the shape of an egg affects the hatch rate in chickensOverview: To determine if the shape of a chicken egg affects the hatching rate which could possibly save poultry breeders time and effort when hatching eggs.School: Moville Community CollegeCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms Rachel McGuinnessStudent(s): Jack McDermott

4303Title: Brap: Boxers handwrap, preventing wrist injury in boxingOverview: I have designed a wrist support device to reduce wrist injuries in boxing caused by dorsiflexion and plantorflexion of the wrist, and to aid in wrist injury rehabilitation.School: St Vincent’s Secondary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr John WhiteStudent(s): Rachael NíDhonnachadha

4304Title: An investigation into the negative effects of wearing contact lenses in sportOverview: I intend on investigating the negative effects that contact lenses have on sport performance. I want to compare the perfomance of glasses versus contact lenses.School: Newbridge CollegeCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Anne Marie DavisStudent(s): Aoife Cudmore

4305Title: To develop and functionalise a graphene-based biosensor to measure attractin, a protein biomarker for high-grade gliomasOverview: To detect and measure attractin by functionalising graphene with anti-attractin antibody and incorporating this into a sensor. Detectable attractin in the cerebrospinal fluid indicates gliomas.School: Our Ladys College - DroghedaCounty: LouthTeacher: Miss Frances O’ReganStudent(s): Elle Loughran

4306Title: Glucós choirpe a iniuchadhOverview: To investigate how blood glucose sugar levels change with exercise, and how to stabilize those levels during and after exercise.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Micheál Ó GiobúinStudent(s): Cristian Scally

JUNIOR GROUP4400Title: Using enzymes from fruits such

as pineapples and papaya as natural meat tenderisersOverview: We have investigated the enzyme from pineapple (bromelain) and the enzyme from papaya (papain) as cheap, natural and simple meat tenderisers.School: Sutton Park SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Catherine TattersallStudent(s): David Deneher Sebastian Groult

4401Title: How to outsmart a sheep!Overview: A project that investigates the correct method of catching and holding a sheep to avoid injury to both the farmer and the animal.School: Avondale Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Michelle FinneganStudent(s): Luke Roche Adam Cowman

4402Title: To investigate whether there is a relationship between plant biomass and leaf area and to determine the effects of herbivory on plant biomassOverview: To investigate whether a mathematical relationship exists between the plant biomass and leaf area and to determine the effects of herbivory on the plant biomass.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Susan Timmons Ayesha Healy-Thow

4403Title: Fiosrúchán ar an ngaol idir a bheith deisealach nó ciotach agus cumas éisteachta agus cloisint an cluas dheis agus an cluas chlé.Overview: Ta muid ag fháil amach an difríocht idir an cluais clé agus an cluais dheis agus comparáid idir deisealach agus ciotach.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Shane Ó BreacáinStudent(s): Bronagh Ni Sheridain Sarah NicEanna

4404Title: The effects of Pro-Cal on the growth of plantsOverview: We wish to investigate the effects of Pro-Cal on the growth of broad bean plants.School: St Peter’s College - DunboyneCounty: MeathTeacher: Ms Marie Louise McElroyStudent(s): Aoife O Donnell Georgia Dillon

4405Title: The production of single cell proteins to supply long duration space missions with a nutritious food supplyOverview: We are going to investigate the production of single cell proteins



in nutritious paste formats, thus addressing the problem of supplying nutritious food required by astronauts on long space missions.School: St Mary’s Secondary School - MallowCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Martin TimmonsStudent(s): Eibhlis Myers Anna Burns

4406Title: Is it possible to dye insulin?Overview: Is it possible to dye insulin in order to make it more visible (visible air bubbles/volume), in order to help prevent high blood sugar?School: St Joseph Of ClunyCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Naomi TorpeyStudent(s): Catherine Murphy Holly HuntLucy Gammell

4407Title: Fiosrúchán ar éifeacht dhonnú bréige ar fhás phlandaíOverview: Éifeacht dhonnú bréige ar fhás phlandaí a fhiosrú le coimheastóirí agus airde agus mais na bplandaí a thomhais tar éis tréimhse ama.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Shane Ó BreacáinStudent(s): Courtney Coyle Laura Monagle

4408Title: Sugar on trial: A comparative study to assess the relative sweetness of beet and cane sugar and the resultant potential for sugar reductionOverview: To investigate whether there is a difference between perceived sweetness of beet and cane sugar and whether sugar reduction is an option in our diet.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Eve Casey Cathy Hynes

4409Title: An bhfuil éifeacht ag cineálacha bia éagsúla a mhaith nó nach maith le daoine ar leathnú an mhac-imrisc.Overview: Tá muid ag iarraidh fáil amach an bhfuil eifeacht ar na cineálacha bia ar maith le nó nach maith le daoine ar leathnú an mhac-imrisc.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Shane Ó BreacáinStudent(s): Joyce Wylde Aisling Ní Fhearáin Maighread Ní Cheallabhuí

4410Title: Pattern of moss growth on coniferous treesOverview: We are looking at the pattern of moss growth on coniferous

trees in different forests in North Clare and possible factors that affect it.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Ashling O’Connell Claire Reilly

4411Title: An méid fórsa gur féidir le néad Gabhlán Binne a ghlacadhOverview: We are looking to find out how much weight a house martin’s nest can hold and if they are stronger if built by human materials.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Shane Ó BreacáinStudent(s): Sally Ní Annagáin Niamh Ní Chléirigh

4412Title: Growth of probiotics on colostrum, mature milk and baby formulaOverview: We are comparing the growth of probiotics on colostrum, mature milk and baby formula to see which milk is the most suitable milk for growth.School: Scoil Mhuire StrokestownCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Modwena GeogheganStudent(s): Kieran Westerberg Kathy Jones

4413Title: A study of how the light emitted by bioluminescent dinoflagellates is affected by common chemical pollutants in Irish waters?Overview: Our project aims to assess the effectiveness of using bioluminescence algae as a biomonitor of aquatic pollution.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Tina ReynoldsStudent(s): Hannah Kellett Aisling Hurley Ramiya Reynolds

4414Title: Perfect pollock: Adding value to Ireland’s line-caught pollockOverview: Our project investigates the effect of breeding pollock on its quality and shelf-life, to increase its value and make it more appealing to consumers.School: Schull Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Larissa KellyStudent(s): Tarah Fleming Aoife Nash

4415Title: Are teenage girls 13-15 with minor leg length discrepancy more likely to suffer from sports injuries than girls who don’t?Overview: Using surveys, measuring and a gait analysis application, we are investigating whether teenage girls

13-15 with leg discrepancy are likely to receive more sports injuries than others.School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr. Niamh McNallyStudent(s): Hannah Rudden Anna Sowray Kelsey Wilson

4416Title: Imscrúdú ar na táirbhí teirpeacha atá ag brocaileathoir do daoine le pluchas roimh agus le linn aclaiochtOverview: Ta mé ag iarraidh imscrúdu a dhéanamh ar na leas teripeach (má tá said ann) ata ag broncaileathóra ar plúchas roimh/le linn aclaíocht/spórt.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Shane Ó BreacáinStudent(s): Jesseka nic an Bhreithiún uí Ghallachór Aoibhinn Ní Ghallachóir

4417Title: Does size matter when hermit crabs choose a shell?Overview: We are looking to see if there is a relationship between the size of shell used by a hermit crab and their body size.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Lucy O’Growney Lara Norrish

4418Title: Insect Farming: Is it the future for Irish farms?Overview: Our project aims to explore the notion that Irish farms could turn to insects to make a sustainable living, rather than traditional food sources.School: St. Mary’s CollegeCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr Anthony CareyStudent(s): Patrick Davoren Ethan O’Brien Daniel McDonagh

4419Title: Examination of the fluctuations of salinity and nutrient content of the water in a turlough close to the seaOverview: We are looking at what effect rainfall has on the salinity and nutrient content of the water in a turlough close to the sea.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Jane O’Loughlin Melissa Roche

4420Title: Triail chun fáil amach an bhfuil baint ar bith idir BMI an duine agus an méid bachlóga blaise atá acu.Overview: Tionscnamh ag iarraidh fáil

amach an bhfuil BMI níos lú ag daoine atá nósúil faoi bhia as siocair go bhfuil níos mó bachlóga blaise acu.School: Coláiste OiriallCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Miss Aoife Ní ChonaráinStudent(s): Niamh Ní Mhaolábhail Aideen NicGabhann

4421Title: The rates of dissolution and absorption of different types of aspirin tabletsOverview: To investigate the rates of dissolving and absorption of different types of asprin tablets in different carbohydrates and to evaluate their effectiveness.School: Wellington CollegeCounty: AntrimTeacher: Mrs Yvonne JohnstonStudent(s): Becky Patterson Molly Graham

4422Title: Bacteria found on supermarket fruit, before and after rinsingOverview: We plan to investigate the type of bacteria found on supermarket fruit. We then plan to compare microbial fauna on washed and unwashed fruit.School: C.B.S. Westland RowCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Karoline UhlemannStudent(s): Chelsea Treacy Erika Burke Beloy Nolasco

4423Title: A study of the movement of out-wintering cattle in the BurrenOverview: To investigate, using GPS, the movement of cattle wintering in the Burren in relation to weather, water sources, grass cover and terrain.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Thomas Hartigan Dara Kenneally

4424Title: An bhfuil éifeacht ag dath do súile ar do radharc?Overview: Tá muid ag déanamh staidear ar éifeacht ag dath súile ar radharc.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Máistrais Siobhán NiLaighneachStudent(s): Caoimhe Doherty Sarah McCloughan

4425Title: An ecological comparison of conventional tillage versus strip-till after one seasonOverview: A field of barley was sown half in the conventional way and half by strip-till. Our project compares the soil ecology of each side.


School: Athlone Community CollegeCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Mrs Susan AuchmutyStudent(s): Caoimhe McIntyre Aine O’ Meara

4426Title: iPads... a weight off our backs?Overview: We are investigating whether replacing traditional school books with iPads will affect the weight of school bags. This information will hopefully help in developing schoolbag policies.School: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jennifer CampbellStudent(s): Susie Gill Rachel Lynch Sarah Kelly

4427Title: A comparison of mushroom growth using rain water and treated waterOverview: We compare the growth of mushrooms using rain water and treated water.School: Dominican College - WicklowCounty: WicklowTeacher: Mr John O’BrienStudent(s): Caoimhe O’Neill Eve Christie

4428Title: What swims in the rock pools of North Clare?Overview: We are looking at what fish species are found in the rock pools in North Clare and if they vary from shore to shore.School: Mary Immaculate Secondary School - LisdoonvarnaCounty: ClareTeacher: Mr John SimsStudent(s): Isabelle Walsh Ellen King

4429Title: An investigation into the conditions favourable for bread mould growthOverview: The aim of our project is to identify controllable factors that will inhibit bread mould growth and to investigate the effectiveness of certain anti-mould ingredients.School: Avondale Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Aoife SullivanStudent(s): Sean Byrne Wayne Costello

4430Title: To study the benefits of direct sowing grass rather than conventional sowing of grassOverview: Our project aims to examine the differences between direct sowing of grass and the conventional sowing of grass.School: Ramsgrange Community SchoolCounty: WexfordTeacher: Mr Jonathan Reynolds

Student(s): Ben Pierce Neil Pierce

4431Title: Music near a fowl coop as a deterrent to foxesOverview: We investigate whether playing music near a fowl coop keeps the fox away and your hens safe!School: Salesian Secondary College, PallaskenryCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr John O’FlynnStudent(s): Sarah Heavenor Hollie O’Connor Rachel Judge

4432Title: Relaxation techniques vs. drugs: A safer way to get to sleepOverview: We look at non-medicinal alternatives to help people get a full night of restful sleep.School: Lanesboro Community CollegeCounty: LongfordTeacher: Mr Michael LyonsStudent(s): Rebeka Stavuse Oran Walton

4433Title: To investigate the force of a scrumOverview: We are going to investigate the force of a scrum by conducting an experiment using forcemeters to measure it.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Finbarr BuckleyStudent(s): Sam Golden Michael Archer Harry Hall

4434Title: An investigation into the effects of contaminants on the ecology of Bantry Inner HarbourOverview: A comparative ecological study of Bantry Inner Harbour to establish if one habitat has been affected by the presence of mercury and tributyltin.School: Coláiste Pobal BheanntraiCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Sharon KingstonStudent(s): Eve Murphy Lucy Coakley

4435Title: Do coastal barn owls have the same diet as midland barn owls?Overview: We want to analyse barn owl pellets from two contrasting locations: the midlands and the coast. We have collected pellets from around the country and will dissect them.School: Loreto Abbey Secondary SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Heather MerrickStudent(s): Aisling Round Saoirse O’Donnell Katie Aylward

4436Title: Craobh ghinealaigh de thréithe

feinitíopaOverview: Tá muid chun craobh ghinealaigh de tréithe feinitíopa a chruthú den ár dhá chlann ag baint úsáid as anailís ginealaigh.School: Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighCounty: DublinTeacher: Miss Fionnuala Nic Giolla BháinStudent(s): Orlaith Ní Cheallaigh Niamh Ní Mhaonaigh

4437Title: Grazing vs. zero-grazingOverview: We aim to investigate the difference in milk production when cows are grazed naturally compared to when the zero-grazing method is used.School: Portumna Community SchoolCounty: GalwayTeacher: Mr. Paul MaguireStudent(s): Billy Tuohy Naise Muldoon

4438Title: Hip flexor muscle in active and sedentary 2nd level studentsOverview: We want to investigate whether there is a difference between the hip flexor muscle of active and sedentary, male and female, pre-puberty and post-puberty students.School: Coláiste MhuireCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Valerie BerginStudent(s): Amy Dunphy Laura O’Sullivan

INTERMEDIATE GROUP4500Title: A glove designed to assist healing of burns and abrasions on toddlers handsOverview: Our idea is a glove designed for toddlers. It will act like a sterile gauze, with Aloe Vera inside to cure burns, cuts and blisters.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Jack O’Connor Cillian McMahon Conor Riedy

4501Title: Cad iad na factóirí atá ag baint le creimeadh ithreach ar shléibhte?Overview: Táimid ag tomhais factóirí difriúla ar sléibhte chun cúiseanna creimeadh ithreach a aithint in Oir-Dheisceart na hÉirinn.School: Coláiste Pobal Osraí - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr. Lughaidh Ó NéillStudent(s): Órla Ní hÓgáin Liza Ní Urthuile Anna Ní Dhubhghaill

4502Title: An investigation into the effect of the lunar cycle on radicle and plumule growth ratesOverview: Seeds were sown according to lunar phases. Plumules and radicle

lengths were measured after five days of germination. Analysis of results indicated a strong lunar correlation.School: Roscommon Community CollegeCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Mary ConcarStudent(s): Orla Dillon Anita Silva Maria Lohan

4503Title: Functional movement training in young GAA playersOverview: Our objective is test the functional movement of a group of young GAA players and develop a training programme to improve their functional movement.School: Meánscoil na mBráithre CriostaíCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Ms Lisa CosgroveStudent(s): Conor Cantwell Conor Flynn

4504Title: To investigate the morphological variation in the shell of Nucella lapillus at exposed and sheltered shores in IrelandOverview: We are investigating the shell Nucella lapillus (dog whelk) to see if any differences exist in their shells between a sheltered and exposed shore.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Leeane KellyStudent(s): Sara Flatley Lauren Moloney

4505Title: Cruthú scala chun an méid SO2 san aer a thomhas.Overview: Scála bailíochtaithe nua-cumtha le tiúchán SO2 san aer a thomhas ag baint úsáid as póir léicean ar aolchloch mar bith-tháscaire.School: Coláiste Pobal Osraí - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr. Lughaidh Ó NéillStudent(s): Sara Ní Bhrolcháin Rachel Ní Dhorchaide

4506Title: The concentration of galantamine in daffodil bulbs relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’sOverview: We aim to investigate the concentration levels of galantamine in daffodil bulbs. We will then see if Irish bulbs have a commercial level of galantamine.School: Coláiste Muire - CrosshavenCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Sarah Downey-fogartyStudent(s): Kate Tolan Amy O’Reilly

4507Title: Investigating an enzyme inhibitor in red kidney beansOverview: We are investigating the presence of an enzyme inhibitor in red kidney beans and its effect on human



proteases and its help on strict protein dietsSchool: Sutton Park SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Catherine TattersallStudent(s): Sophie Hunter Anna Colwell

4508Title: An t-am is fearr chun leictrilítí a athshlánúOverview: Nuair a cuireann muid allais cailleann muid na leictrilití seo.Tá muid ag iarradh fáil amach an b’fhearr leictrilití a ghlacadh roimh nó tar éis aclaíocht.School: Coláiste AilighCounty: DonegalTeacher: Mr Micheál Ó GiobúinStudent(s): Niall Hannigan Ruairi ó Laifeartaigh

4509Title: An investigation into the effectiveness of scrum caps at preventing concussions when playing rugbyOverview: Our project will investigate whether scrum caps have any effect on the prevention of concussions. We will also investigate whether they can be improved.School: C.B.S. RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Louise GallagherStudent(s): Jamie Quigley Theo McGuinness Dan Butt

4510Title: An investigation into the effect of LED’s on plant growthOverview: Our project aims to design and create an LED plant propagator to improve and develop plant growth compared to traditional propagation methods.School: Clonakilty Community CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Patrick O KeeffeStudent(s): Robbie Matthews Tom O’ Donovan James Hayes

4511Title: Investigating and comparing the pollution levels of the three main lakes of the River ShannonOverview: We are investigating and comparing the levels of pollution in Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg, which are all lakes on Ireland’s longest river.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Eimear Collier Róisín Curley

4512Title: An investigation into the use of Mycosinate in water purification and milk preservation

Overview: We will investigate if the antimicrobial agent Mycosinate could be used to: (i) keep raw milk fresh, and (ii) decontaminate unpurified water for drinking purposes.School: Magh Ene CollegeCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms Yvonne HigginsStudent(s): Rebecca Duffy Megan McGee Martha Cosgrove

4513Title: How often do bacteria cause mastitis in milking cows?Overview: We wanted to find out if all milking cows with a high somatic cell count have bacteria known to cause mastitis in their milk.School: Kilrush Community SchoolCounty: ClareTeacher: Ms Eileen McMahonStudent(s): Róisín O’Connell Éanna Cunningham

4514Title: To investigate the change in composition of water, before and after it enters a reed bed, and to construct our own reed bedOverview: To investigate the change in composition of water, before and after it enters a reed bed, and to construct our own reed bed.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Elaine KeaneStudent(s): Aoife O Farrell Chloe Kidney

4515Title: An investigation into the effect of ocean acidification on mussel byssal threadsOverview: Will a change in ocean pH affect the growth and strength of a mussel’s byssal threads in our local Balbriggan area?School: Loreto Secondary School - BalbrigganCounty: DublinTeacher: Dr. Niamh Mc NallyStudent(s): Tess O’Neill Laura Cody

4516Title: How do storage conditions affect acrylamide levels in potatoes once cooked?Overview: We wish to investigate how storage conditions within the home affect the acrylamide levels in potatoes once they are cooked at a high temperature.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Mr Kevin BuckleyStudent(s): Breege O’Dwyer Chantelle Cunningham

4517Title: To reduce the amount of algal

blooms by reducing phosphates and nitrates in fresh water, using duckweed to treat waterOverview: We aim to reduce the occurrence of eutrophication caused by algal blooms using duckweed, allowing more organisms to be present in the water.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Julie GleesonStudent(s): Tara Lynch Clare Cronin Ciara Power

4518Title: What’s under your wheels? - Roadkill on the L2494, N28 and R613 in November 2014Overview: The main aim of our project is to investigate the rates of roadkill on three roads and the animals most affected by itSchool: Carrigaline Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Jennifer GodsellStudent(s): Orlaith Hickey Rebecca Allenby Caoimhe Coghlan

4519Title: The Gearagh, 30 years on: A study on one of Ireland’s rarest habitatsOverview: A study on the Gearagh - a post glacial alluvial forest formed at the end of the last Ice Age, located outside Macroom, Co. Cork.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Lorraine MarronStudent(s): Alison Clarke Julia Köster Caitriona O’ Driscoll

4520Title: Birdsong and music: Connections between African and Irish music and development of a new music genre based on the Galapagos Island’s birdsongOverview: Our project investigates connections between African and Irish music through Fourier transform. It also works on creating new music through birdsongs from Galapagos Islands.School: Carrick-On-Shannon Community SchoolCounty: LeitrimTeacher: Mrs Jacqueline WalshStudent(s): Patrick Sweeney Chloe Daniels Annette Moran

4521Title: To investigate the presence of pesticide residue on apples, analyse the concentration of pesticide from the skin to the core, and develop a safe means of removing the pesticideOverview: We will investigate the presence of chemicals on apples, the possible effects they have on humans and we will work on developing a safe

way to remove the chemicals.School: John The Baptist Community SchoolCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Michelle BuckleyStudent(s): Caoimhe O’Brien Gráinne Condon Gráinne Ryan

4522Title: Animal magnetism: Do large mammals align themselves with the earth’s magnetic field?Overview: Do large animals align themselves with the earth’s magnetic field, and if so, why?School: Coláiste Phádraig - LucanCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Jacqueline FarrellStudent(s): John Regan Eibhin Kavanagh Jamie Leonard

4523Title: An investigation into the theory of the differential in the human colour spectrumOverview: We will investigate how people perceive colours differently.School: Avondale Community CollegeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Aoife SullivanStudent(s): Daniel Kavanagh Shaun Roche Josh Traynor

4524Title: An investigation into the nutritional factors of a hen’s diet and how it affects the quality of their eggshellsOverview: By varying the diet of our two different subject groups we will compare the quality of the eggshells produced.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Catherine Geoghegan Kellie Staunton

4525Title: To investigate two primary factors contributing to cruciate ligament damage amongst GAA players - the footwear and the ground conditionsOverview: We are going to survey 70 GAA players who have damaged their C.L. and analyse the trend in relation to the footwear and ground condition.School: Patrician AcademyCounty: CorkTeacher: Miss Orla DineenStudent(s): Diarmuid O’ Sullivan Paul O’Sullivan Colin Kelly

4526Title: An investigation into (a)symmetry of sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus, “helicopter” seeds and its effect on dispersal distancesOverview: An investigation into the


correlation between the degree of symmetry of sycamore tree seeds and the distance they travel from the parent plant.School: St Vincent’s Secondary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr John WhiteStudent(s): Ciara McLoughlin Aoife O’Malley Aoife McLoughlin

4527Title: An investigation into the effect of red coloured light emitting diodes(LEDs) on plant developmentOverview: Our project aims to discover if coloured light emitting diodes significantly affect chlorophyll concentration, stimulating plant growth and development.School: St. Macartan’s CollegeCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Mr Hugh MoynaStudent(s): Oisín Lavelle Darragh Todd

4528Title: Are P.E. classes different in single sex and mixed sex schools?Overview: Our project investigates the differing amounts of exercise that take place during P.E. classes in single sex and mixed sex schools.School: C.B.S. RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Louise GallagherStudent(s): Mantas Trapulionis Lee Donoghue Ben Cummins

4529Title: The effect a gluten-free diet has on perspiration in sportOverview: Our project aims to find out whether or not having a gluten-free diet will affect your perspiration levels in sport.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Rachel Fitzmaurice Caoimhe Gaughan

4530Title: To test the economics of using trace element bolus on finishing beef cattle at grassOverview: We want to see if treated cattle come to slaughter weight earlier and if they gain more carcass weight than our control group.School: Midleton CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Paudie ScanlonStudent(s): Julie Ryall Maeve Kingston Amy Chambers

4531Title: Formulating sustainable diets for producers in Ireland and UgandaOverview: The aim of our project is to create sustainable diets sourced from local enterprises that can be be used by families in Ireland and UgandaSchool: Cistercian College

County: TipperaryTeacher: Mr Jim McManusStudent(s): Brian Cullinan Edward Moore

4532Title: School chairs damaging and affecting youths’ backsOverview: We want to investigate the problems caused by bad posture and the impact of school chairs on young student’s backs.School: Causeway Comprehensive SchoolCounty: KerryTeacher: Mrs Jennifer BarryStudent(s): Eilish Harrington Róisín Stack Megan Casey Lawlor

4533Title: Is the native Irish Arbutus unedo L. phylogenetically different to a mainland European Arbutus unedo L.Overview: We will compare the evolutionary genome of the native irish arbutus unedo L. to that of the mainland european arbutus unedo L. through chloroplast sequencing and analysis.School: St. Macartan’s CollegeCounty: MonaghanTeacher: Mr Hugh MoynaStudent(s): Louis Madden Ultan O’Rourke

4534Title: To investigate the growing threat from swarms of jellyfish around the Irish coastOverview: This project will investigate the threat from swarms of jellyfish that are having a harmful effect on tourism, aquaculture and fisheries as their numbers expand.School: St Louis High SchoolCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Mairead O BrienStudent(s): Marion Castro Martha Malone

4535Title: Do cheap sunglasses really protect your eyes against UVA,UVB and HEV?Overview: To investigate whether or not brand reputation, tint and cost of sunglasses affect the overall performance in blocking out harmful UV rays and protecting the eyes.School: St Vincent’s Secondary SchoolCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr John WhiteStudent(s): Amy McArdle Caoimhe Mc Evoy Warr Ciara Babington

4536Title: Wild Wednesday - What has Darwin taught us about trees?Overview: The Millstreet area was badly affected by storm Darwin. We are examining what trees fell, why they fell and what happened next.School: Millstreet Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shane Guerin

Student(s): Megan Ring Wiktoria Maslach Daniel O’Callaghan

4537Title: The gliding ability of butterflies based on the shape and angle of their wingsOverview: We are investigating how the shape of specific species of butterflies’ wings and the angle they are at affects their ability to glide for longer distances.School: Blackwater Community SchoolCounty: WaterfordTeacher: Ms. Mary Jane MaherStudent(s): Ellen Meaney Emma Dwyer Maud Farrow

4538Title: Effects of pyramidology on plant growthOverview: We aim to see if the pyramid has any effect on plant growth, and if so, which type is best in comparison to other shapes.School: Loreto College - CavanCounty: CavanTeacher: Ms Michelle RoganStudent(s): Beth Carolan Lauren Cooley

4539Title: Differences in muscle imbalances in certain sports and how this leads to injuryOverview: Our project aims to determine how muscle imbalances lead to injury in certain sports. We will help prevent injuries by developing information packs for coaches.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr Edward GashStudent(s): Alex Eames Jan Donnelly Conor Robinson

4540Title: An investigation into the correlation between ingestion of spicy ethnic food and subsequent cooling effect on core and peripheral body temperatureOverview: We aim to observe the change in core and peripheral temperatures after consumption of spicy food. Students sample a dish with spice added gradually and temperatures are recorded.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Mr Padraig HarlowStudent(s): Katie Lavin Laoise Fitzpatrick Grainne Whyte

4541Title: An investigation into the variety of rare and threatened birds inhabiting Roscommon bogs during winterOverview: Our project aims to investigate the various species of rare and threatened birds which inhabit Roscommon bogs during winter.

School: C.B.S. RoscommonCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Louise GallagherStudent(s): Jack Harkins Eoghan Grady

4542Title: The effect that earthworms have on the level of nitrates and phosphates found in various mineralised soilsOverview: We are investigating how earthworms increase or decrease the phosphates and nitrates in varying mineral content soils.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Julie GleesonStudent(s): Aela O’Toole Siún Ní Mhuimhneacháín

4543Title: Development of small-scale wormeries for use in apartmentsOverview: To investigate whether it is possible to have a small scale wormery in an apartment. We want to see the easiest and fastest way to decompose food.School: St Aloysius CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Aine HylandStudent(s): Sorcha Phelan Olivia Roche Sarah Reardon

4544Title: The impact soil pH has on the colour of hydrangeasOverview: Our project aims to investigate pH levels of soils surrounding hydrangea flowers and determine how to manipulate the soil pH to create newly coloured flowers.School: Coláiste ChoilmCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Karina LyneStudent(s): Clodagh Fitton Aisling Murphy

4545Title: An investigation of left/right hearing perception based on empirical findings and brain stimulation testsOverview: To establish whether or not the right and left ears hear sounds and notes differently and to see if this has any knock-on effects.School: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál - BlarneyCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Sean FoleyStudent(s): Jennifer Murray Ciara O’Connell

4546Title: Baby formula: Hot or not?Overview: To investigate the levels of vitamin C and the ideal temperature for cooling in different methods of making baby formula.School: Tullamore CollegeCounty: OffalyTeacher: Ms Noreen FlynnStudent(s): Ciannait Goulding Emily Deverell Katie Rabbitte



4547Title: The development of a risk model to determine the expansion and potential environmental impact of Asian clams in lower Lough ReeOverview: We will carry out a qualitative and quantitative survey in multiple sites to determine the expansion and potential environmental impact of Asian clams in lower Lough Ree.School: Lanesboro Community CollegeCounty: LongfordTeacher: Mr Michael LyonsStudent(s): Conor Walton Jeffrey Kok Chloe Kenny

4548Title: The benefits of biomass heating in poultry houses vs. using gas heatingOverview: Can we produce better chickens more economically by using biomass? We discuss what the risks and benefits of using poultry litter as a fuel are.School: Bandon Grammar SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mrs Carena McCarthyStudent(s): Harry Sweetnam Kevin Deane

4549Title: An investigation into the potential usage of Fucus vesiculosus and Fucus serratus as a raw material for thermal energy productionOverview: To investigate the potential of North Clare seaweeds Fucus vesiculosus and Fucus serratas as biomass for energy production based on their calorific value, as determined by bomb calorimetry.School: Scoil MhuireCounty: ClareTeacher: Ms Sue-Ann SheridanStudent(s): Aoibhe Cronin Ciara McInerney

4550Title: A greener teeOverview: A biodegradable golf tee, possibly made of seaweed, that will biodegrade in a short period of time and supply nutrients to the soil.School: Castleknock CollegeCounty: DublinTeacher: Mr Kieran GallagherStudent(s): Jake Killeen Ben Healy

4551Title: An examination of sensory stimulation of rhythm and sound on the behaviour of horses by the measurement of heart rateOverview: Our project aims to find a list of music stimuli that help horses relax in an unnatural environment, so that people can handle them with ease.School: Portumna Community SchoolCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Niamh BarryStudent(s): Shauna McEvoy Clodagh McDonagh

4552Title: An exploration into the effects of slurry usage on the earthworm population, and hence on the soil health of Irish farmsOverview: To examine whether the widespread use of slurry on Irish farms impacts negatively on worm population and soil profiles, leading to increased flooding and poorer soil.School: Presentation Secondary School - ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Emma KavanaghStudent(s): Bronagh Morrissey Lucy Kennedy Flavia Alverez

4553Title: Fast food or home foodOverview: The differences in the digestion of fast food compared to homemade food, considering the time of digestion and the amount of waste produced.School: Coláiste BhrídeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Miriam RickerbyStudent(s): Krystian Jakobczak Adam Rochford

4554Title: Eye can fingerprint your historyOverview: Our project is based on human DNA and fingerprints. We will carry out experiments involving fingerprint patterns and ancestry tracing.School: St Farnan’s Post Primary SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Mr Andrew LittleStudent(s): Courtney Percival Ellie Casey Lauren McCarthy

4555Title: Can small amounts of hydrogen peroxide and gluconic acid make milk last longer?Overview: We aim to see if we can slow the rate of bacteria growth in milk by using small amounts of hydrogen peroxide and gluconic acid.School: Coláiste Na ToirbhirteCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Pat O LearyStudent(s): Orla Coffey Sorcha O’Donnell Leaghanorah Carroll

4556Title: The physiological demands of swimming: An investigation into whether our training makes the grade.Overview: Our project aims to analyse our swimming training using scientific tests to determine whether our training is optimal.School: Loreto Secondary School - KilkennyCounty: KilkennyTeacher: Dr Michele MorrisStudent(s): Thea Harte Eimear Moore Caoimhe Ryan

4557Title: Can the odour from herbal extracts act as a natural repellent to food bin flies?Overview: Evaluation of the ability of natural extracts to repel flies from food bins. Application of trace rosemary extract results in a 50% reduction in flies.School: Loreto College - FoxrockCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms. Helen HennessyStudent(s): Erica Dowling Alison Nolan

4558Title: Seed to feed in 7 daysOverview: To study the nutritional value of conventional feeds against sprouted feeds and the effect that this has on animal growth, and the cost effectiveness of same.School: Colaiste Dun IascaighCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms. Stephanie HassettStudent(s): Shauna Burke Gerard Walshe Brian O’Connor

4559Title: An investigation into the use of nettles to recover phosphate from waste waterOverview: To investigate a treatment process for the removal of phosphorus from waste water sources that otherwise could result in eutrophication in receiving waters.School: St Colman’s CollegeCounty: DownTeacher: Miss Pauline ChambersStudent(s): Jamie Brannigan Adam Connolly Adam Toner

4560Title: Artificial vs. natural: An investigation into the impact of artificial turf pitches on athletes’ muscles and jointsOverview: We aim to investigate how artificial turf pitches impact athletes’ muscles and joints compared to natural grass, and the advantages and disadvantages of both pitches.School: Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCounty: SligoTeacher: Mr Luke SaundersStudent(s): Eamonn Kilgannon Sean Carrabine Orlagh O’Dowd

4561Title: Does oestrus cycle affect meat quality in heifers?Overview: We will investigate if the meat from heifers that are slaughtered while in oestrus is of poorer quality than that of heifers that are not.School: St Mary’s Secondary School - MallowCounty: CorkTeacher: Ms Emer HallihanStudent(s): Aoife Browne Cait O’Mahony

4562Title: Infinity log trainerOverview: Our project’s aim is to design an efficient training timetable to prevent young sportspeople from suffering burnout.School: C.B.S. ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Mr Brendan HoganStudent(s): Seán Ryan William Creedon Darragh Byrne

4563Title: To investigate whether a protein rich diet could increase the mass and size of chicken eggsOverview: Our aim is to determine whether or not the introduction of more protein into the diet of chickens would result in larger and heavier eggs.School: Portumna Community SchoolCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Marie NagleStudent(s): Anita Conroy Evelyn Kennedy Helena Horrigan

4564Title: Encouraging horses to eat by adding various flavours to their feedOverview: We will add a flavour to horse feed to encourage the horse to eat the feed.School: Loreto College - St Stephens GreenCounty: DublinTeacher: Ms Yseult WhitakerStudent(s): Kate Madden Annie Madden

4565Title: To what extent is the vegetation in Fenor Bog changing? Why, and what are the implications?Overview: Investigating the changes in vegetation in Fenor Bog, including the various reasons/causes for these changes and making recommendations as to how to stop these changes.School: Gael Choláist Phort LáirgeCounty: WaterfordTeacher: Mr Seán Ó CatháinStudent(s): Aodan Fullam Conall de Paor

4566Title: To compare the cancerous effects of e-cigarettes to normal cigarettes and observe how they affect cancer cell growthOverview: Our project’s aim is to compare the liquid from e-cigarette cartridges that contain nicotine to normal cigarettes and see how they affect cancer cell growth.School: Presentation Secondary School - ThurlesCounty: TipperaryTeacher: Ms Emma KavanaghStudent(s): Michelle Ryan Caoimhe Lanigan

4567Title: An apple a day: An analysis of the effect of maturity level on malic


acid, Brix and starch levels in various varieties of appleOverview: The effects of maturity on malic acid, Brix and starch levels in various varieties of apple and the benefits of daily consumption on stamina and energy.School: O Fiaich CollegeCounty: LouthTeacher: Mr Kenneth ReaStudent(s): Laura McGahon Molly McShane

4568Title: Using seaweed as a biomonitor for measuring pollution in sea waterOverview: To determine if seaweed is a good biomonitor for pollution in sea water. We also want to investigate if one colour of seaweed is a better biomonitor.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Ciara Manning Molly Dunican

4569Title: How effective are lettuce/raddish seeds as an indicator of toxicity in agricultural land?Overview: To see how effective lettuce/raddish seeds are as a bioassay.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Cian Ryan Leon Murphy David Kelly

SENIOR GROUP

4600Title: Sphagnum peat moss as an alternative to commercial flower foodsOverview: To find an organic everyday and longer lasting alternative to a standard packet of flower food for fresh cut flowers.School: Mullingar Community CollegeCounty: WestmeathTeacher: Ms Leanne MooreStudent(s): Aoife Woods Amy Allard Eve Ryan

4601Title: A statistical investigation into the treatment of the Verroa Mite and its effect on the native Irish Apis Mellifera Melliferra (AMM)Overview: A statistical investigation into the treatment of the Verroa Mite and its effect on the native Irish Apis Mellifera Melliferra (AMM)School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Ms Aoife CulhaneStudent(s): Terri Keane Julie Cantillon Kiara Carroll

4602Title: An investigation into the effects of storage conditions on the colour of

potatoesOverview: Our project is an investigation into how different storage conditions, e.g. room temperature, light or dark, affect the colour of the potato.School: Scoil Mhuire StrokestownCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Modwena GeogheganStudent(s): Rachel Feely Aisling Reynolds

4603Title: An investigation into the antimicrobial activity of selected Irish seaweedsOverview: We will examine the antimicrobial activity of selected Irish seaweeds against common GRAS bacteria.School: Kinsale Community SchoolCounty: CorkTeacher: Mr Shaun HollyStudent(s): Sadhbh O’ Hanrahan Ali Hill Ciara Walsh

4604Title: Ecological study of the canals in GalwayOverview: We conducted this study to determine the level of pollution in local canals in Galway through chemical and biological testing.School: St Joseph’s College - GalwayCounty: GalwayTeacher: Dr Neil SpellacyStudent(s): Dawood Mahmood Ahmed Kamal

4605Title: An investigation into calving and colostrum management practices on Irish dairy farms that may compromise neonatal calf healthOverview: This project investigates calving and colostrum practices on Irish dairy farms. It aims to identify practices that may contribute to calf mortality in early neonatal care.School: Desmond College - LimerickCounty: LimerickTeacher: Miss Marie CorkeryStudent(s): Chris Scannell Padraig Collins

4606Title: The effect of core stability exercise on dynamic balance in 12-18 year old basketball playersOverview: To establish if a pre-set core stability exercise programme has any effect on core stability.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Rebecca Campbell Alekandra Kwiatkowska

4607Title: Investigating bird feeding habits in an enriched woodland.Overview: Monitoring bird feeding habits and preferences and introducing new food sources to

encourage different species to nest in the woodland and guiding future management strategies.School: South Eastern Regional College - Bangor CampusCounty: DownTeacher: Mr Jonathan CashStudent(s): Ashleigh Brimacombe Ashleigh Reid

4608Title: Má imríonn tú? Íocann tú!Overview: An aidhm atá againn ná an éifeacht atá ag gortaithe don corp a scrúdú agus le féicéal an bhfuil bealach cosc a chur leo seo.School: Colaiste CholmcilleCounty: GalwayTeacher: Ms Anna Ní FhlathartaStudent(s): Aoife Gibbons Caoimhe Ní Choisdealbha Aoife Nic Ghiolla Choinnigh

4609Title: A study of the air pollution of Cork city and the surrounding region using leaf yeast (S.Roseus) as a biological indicatorOverview: We propose to do a study of air pollution in Cork and the surrounding regions using the growth of leaf yeast as a biological indicator.School: Presentation CollegeCounty: CorkTeacher: Dr Lynda MeiklejohnStudent(s): John Fehilly Louis Roberts

4610Title: Which cattle breed has the lowest carbon ‘hoof’print?Overview: An investigation into whether or not Aberdeen Angus has a lower carbon footprint (hoofprint) than continental breeds e.g. Charolais, Limousin and Simmental, and the consumer and farmer’s reaction to this.School: Coláiste BhrídeCounty: WicklowTeacher: Ms Miriam RickerbyStudent(s): Padraig Doyle Una Sinnott Tommy McGing

4611Title: A further investigation into the anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties of North Clare seaweed extractsOverview: Screening extracts of Fucus vesiculosis and Fucus serratus for anti-bacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes, Salmonella enterica and Staphylococcus epidermidis, and secondly for anti-oxidant activity.School: Scoil MhuireCounty: ClareTeacher: Ms Sue-Ann SheridanStudent(s): Emma Greene Aideen Bonito Rachel Hehir

4612Title: Investigating the presence of microorganisms on the rind of lemons

in commercial premises and developing a method of sanitationOverview: We are investigating the presence of microorganisms on the rind of lemons that are found in restaurants and bars and devising a process of eradication.School: New-Bridge Integrated CollegeCounty: DownTeacher: Mrs Dara MorganStudent(s): Maria McAnearney Rachel Kitchen Fiona McIlroy

4613Title: The effect of stress on the antioxidant levels in red lettuceOverview: We want to see if applying stress to red lettuce will increase its antioxidant levels, which is proven to help cure chronic diseases such as cancer.School: Magh Ene CollegeCounty: DonegalTeacher: Ms Yvonne HigginsStudent(s): Isabella Pawlowski Emer McGurran Darragh Elliott

4614Title: To study the effects of habitat cultivations on the decreasing bumblebee populationOverview: We are studying the effects of habitat cultivations on the decrease in bumblebee population by observing three different habitats in our local area.School: Scoil Mhuire StrokestownCounty: RoscommonTeacher: Ms Modwena GeogheganStudent(s): Rachel Flannagan Roisin Mc Caffrey Aisling McCarthy

4615Title: The occurrence of hypothermia in springboard diversOverview: To determine whether springboard divers suffer from hypothermia during a training session.School: Kildare Town Community SchoolCounty: KildareTeacher: Ms Sinead SheilsStudent(s): Evaline Schepers Jordan KayeKim Foran

4616Title: Testing the antibacterial properties of woodland floraOverview: This study will investigate the antibacterial effects of a range of indigenous flora.School: South Eastern Regional College - Bangor CampusCounty: DownTeacher: Mr Jonathan CashStudent(s): Michael Spurway Hayley Donaldson Danielle Craig


THE RONEY & JOES C I E N C E S H OW

Roney and Joe are not only two of the brightest young Irish scientists in the fields of astrophysics and chemistry... they are also best friends. They are being unleashed from their labs in Trinity College so that they can bring the Science Gallery Dublin live show experience to the RDS stage. This explosive, messy show will demonstrate just what it means to be a scientist. Using cutting-edge demonstrations and an explosive flair for the unexpected, they will take you on an interactive journey from the formation of the universe to the formation of friendships.

About Science GalleryScience Gallery is a world first. A new type of venue where today’s white-hot scientific issues are thrashed out and you can have your say. A place where ideas meet and opinions collide. Since opening in 2008, over 1.7 million of you have visited us in Dublin - ranking us amongst the top ten free cultural attractions in Ireland. We’re all about opening science up to passionate debate and want your opinion.

REUBEN FROM RTÉjr SATURDAY ONLY @ 11.15Reuben is a magician, street-performer, comedian, mime artist and all round entertainer, guaranteed to keep audiences of all ages laughing throughout his entertaining live performance.You can catch Reuben everyday in a whole variety of shows on RTÉjr including ‘Reuben Bó & Co’ and ‘Neverbored’, in which Reuben comes to the rescue of bored children and shows them how to entertain themselves playing fun games. You can also catch him and Bó the cow every weekday in the RTÉjr Post Room where they check out all the viewers’ artwork - and wish them Happy Birthday!Reuben started out in RTÉ as the ‘warm up guy’ for young studio audiences. He now both writes and performs in front of the camera. Reuben has represented Ireland in the Montreal ‘Just For Laughs’ festival with his unique stand-up act for adults and has sold-out his own one-man show in Vicar Street, but his focus has always been on children’s entertainment.Oozing funny ideas for all ages to enjoy, come join Reuben on the main stage!

RTÉjr is Ireland’s dedicated children’s service bringing original entertaining and educational content to the under-7s in a commercial-free environment. RTÉjr TV channel is available on Saorview Channel 7, Sky Channel 624 and UPC Channel 600 and RTÉjr radio is available on DAB. Find out more via rte.ie/rtejr and follow @RTEjr

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STELLAR ADVENTURES

Beginning aboard the International Space Station, we will view our Spaceship Earth from a vantage point of 430km above our home in space and hear of how we use this unique vantage point and technological stepping stone to the stars to monitor and care for our fragile blue planet.Audiences will then be taken on an impossible journey back through a wormhole to the beginning of time itself, to witness the dramatic birth of the universe, stars and formation of the Solar System.

Through live narration and stunning 3D, you will learn how we all use space every day to communicate and navigate our

way and how space has transformed society forever for the betterment of all mankind.

Finally, we will try to answer the question, ‘How big is the universe?’. We will travel

through space and time to see just how big the universe really is.

Come and join us for this incredible 3D journey through the cosmos!

Image Credits: Orion Nebula - NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institute/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team, Mars - NASA/ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team STScI/AURA, Jupiter - NASA, ESA, Michael Wong (Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD), H. B. Hammel (Space Science Institute, Boulder, CO) and the Jupiter Impact Team

the betterment of all mankind.

Finally, we will try to answer the question, ‘How big is the universe?’. We will travel

ADVENTURES


Making his annual appearance at the Exhibition this year due to incredible demand. A show to entertain both young and old alike - Titan is transported around the Arena on a docking station driven by Dave the Man in Black.After some adjustments to the controls, Dave the Man in Black ‘fires up’ the equipment and brings Titan to life - much to the shock of the audience around! This performance is not to be missed. Seeing is believing!Titan has appeared in many European countries including Ireland, Spain, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden and Germany. Titan has also appeared across the globe including performances in China, Hong Kong, USA, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Doha.

W5 are back for BTYSTE 2015 and are exploring your universe on the main stage with science at the speed of light! From infrared to ultra-violet, the visible spectrum will have nowhere to hide from our watchful eyes. Celebrate the start of UNESCO’s International Year of Light with this truly enlightening experience.

W5 will also provide opportunities for you to get hands-on with science. Pit yourself against physical challenges, wrap your head around mental puzzles or just try out some fun activities as YOU do the science at the W5 stand.

LIGHT FANTASTIC SHOW


WORLD OF ROBOTSThe World of Robots is the biggest open robotics contest in Ireland. Presented by the Irish robotics company, Mechatrons, there are over 20 different competitive categories that anyone can enter. All you need is a robot built to meet the specifications of your chosen challenge. Competitors come from all walks of life; individuals, engineers, schools and universities all battling it out.Challenges include maze solving, sumo, artbots, robocup (soccer), boxing, wrestling, micromouse, rope climbing and heavyweight robot battles to name just a few.Robot battling is a true sport of the future. It has all the right elements: mad science, gladiatorial combat, plucky garage inventors, and hi-tech machinery. Brutally effective, utterly vicious machines have now evolved from one based on an

engineering challenge, to that of hi-tech operational challenge with space age materials.The mechanical evil that is the combat robot consists of robots using arms and blades and blunt objects to bash and slash and break each other apart. One type of combat robot, the Wedge Bots now have enormous power that they can put into one simple, cunning attack: slide a wedge under another robot, flip all of its 100kgs over 2m into the air, and watch it flail about like a dying cockroach or smash its belly with 14 tons of axe power.It’s not just contests at the World of Robots though. There are robotic displays of famous robots such as R2-D2, Daleks and Skeletron. There is even a robotic Creeper from Minecraft!Want to build your own to enter next year? Start your robot building career by talking to the Roboteers and finding out how to get started or visit www.mechatrons.com.

Robots are the future and the future is now. It’s time you were part of it.

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Are you looking for a unique way to get your class excited about science?

The RDS Primary Science Fair is an opportunity for primary schools to exhibit a class project on one day of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

2016 dates: Thursday, January 7 to Saturday, January 9

Open to 4th, 5th, 6th class and Key Stage 2 To add your school to our mailing list, and make sure you

receive all important updates, don’t hesitate to contact us!Email: [email protected]: www.rds.ie/primarysciencefairTwitter: www.twitter.com/TheRDS Facebook: www.facebook.com/RDSdublinCall: 01 240 7990

The RDS Primary Science Fair is part of the RDS Foundation’s Science programme which aims to encourage the development of science and mathematical skills in primary school aged children by fostering education innovation. Further details are available at www.rds.ie/science

THURSDAY 8 JANUARY

Exploring how environmental factors affect biodegradation: How long does it take for debris to break down? Brierhill N.S., Ballybrit, Galway, County GalwayWhy was Knockma left behind after the Ice Age and how do extremes in climate effect our landscapes? Corrandulla N.S., Corrandulla, County GalwayWhat is the link between lung capacity & heart rate in relation to fitness? Scoil Éanna, Bullaun, Loughrea, County GalwayWhich building design will best withstand an earthquake? Scoil Iósaif Naofa, Oranmore, County GalwayBlas. Cen fáth go nathrionn sé? Scoil Na Maighdine Muire Gan Smál, Camus, County GalwayWhat type of boat will carry the heaviest load? Carrakennedy N.S., Liscarney, Westport, County MayoWhat is the commonest colour in Irish wildflowers? Killasser N.S., Killasser, Swinford, County MayoWhy are pipes round? Holy Family B.N.S., Askea, Carlow, County CarlowWhich building material is most resistant to corrosion by acid rain? St Vincent de Paul Senior Girls’ School, Marino, Dublin 9Are the hardest conkers produced naturally or can we influence their strength? St Ultan’s N.S., Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

What is the most time and water efficient way to boil our frozen vegetables? St Mochta’s N.S., Clonsilla, Dublin 15Does age or sex influence your reflexes? Boys versus girls! Old versus young! Our Lady of the Wayside N.S., Kilternan, Dublin 18Ear ear! How do the ears work? St Andrews N.S., Lucan, County DublinDo dark materials absorb more heat? How can this be applied to everyday life? Graignamanagh Boys’ N.S., Graignamanagh, Kilkenny, County KilkennyAre our hands really clean? Rushall N.S., Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, County LaoisWhere do mini-beasts like to live? Bunscoil Buachaillí Réalt na Mara, Donacarney, County MeathSenseless: No Nose, No Taste? St Finian’s N.S., Killyon, Hill of Down, Enfield, County MeathWhy do giraffes have such long necks? St Brendans P.S., Moorpark, Birr, County OffalyHow safe is our water? St Francis’ Boys School, Clara, County OffalyHow do bogs preserve bodies? St Tola’s N.S., Killulagh, Delvin, County Westmeath

Did you know that primary schools from all over the country are given an opportunity to exhibit a class project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition? The RDS Primary Science Fair provides an exciting opportunity for approximately 3,000 primary school students to investigate a question or problem and receive feedback from experts in the field.The RDS Primary Science Fair is not a competition, the emphasis of participation is on the development of children’s core scientific skills by working as a class to question, observe, record and then make sense of what they find and to support teachers to develop their confidence and skills in teaching STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) using an inquiry-based approach. International studies have also demonstrated a direct link between primary school science engagement and later academic science achievement.Projects this year include: ‘Do cows have blue eyes?’ and ‘Why don’t aeroplanes fall from the sky?’ and are on display in the Clyde Room. Come along and see what these very young scientists are exploring:


FRIDAY 9 JANUARY

Does hens’ feed affect the taste of their eggs? St Oliver Plunkett N.S., Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, County GalwayIs Lego an effective learning tool in a primary school? Stokane, Enniscrone, Sligo, County SligoDoes age affect memory? Scoil Naomh Peadar’s Pól, Ballon, County CarlowWhich water is cleaner for us to swim in, the River Liffey or the Royal Canal? St Laurence O’Tooles C.B.S., Seville Place, Dublin 1Can solar panels (as a source of clean fuel) be used to power a vehicle? Alexandra College Junior School, Milltown, Dublin 6How does the process of Osmosis affect different foods? Sutton Park School, Sutton, Dublin 13Do we learn better from using our dominant style? St Michael’s Special School, Chapelizod, Dublin 20Is the penalty in hurling working? Scoil San Treasa, Mount Merrion, County DublinHow do Lego Bionicle joints relate to human joints? St Patrick’s S.N.S., Skerries, County DublinWhat is the easiest, cheapest, and ‘best’ way to make new paper from used paper? Maynooth Educate Together N.S., Maynooth, County KildareCan alternative energy power a house? Piper’s Hill Community N.S., Killashee, County KildareWhat are the hiding habits of Helix Aspera (aka the garden snail)? Primrose Hill N.S., Celbridge, County KildareHow effective is rice in absorbing moisture from damp footwear? Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Staplestown, Naas, County KildareWould you site a windmill in The Windy Gap? St Joseph’s N.S., Ballyadams, Athy, County KildareShould clash of the ash be a thing of the past? Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe, County LaoisWhat mixture makes the best rocket fuel? Le Chéile Educate Together N.S., Drogheda, County Louth

Do all onions make us cry and what methods work best to alleviate this? Scoil Naomh Barra, Wilkinstown, Navan, County MeathWho is better at reacting? Boys versus girls! Ardnagrath N.S., Walderstown, Athlone, County WestmeathHow clean are my gum-shields? Scoil Phadraig Milltown, Rathconrath, County WestmeathCan we train our senses? Bunscoil Loreto, Gorey, County WexfordHow to identify birds visiting the school playground and what influences their feeding preferences? Kilcommon N.S., Churchlands, Tinahely, County WicklowCan we design and make a homemade Hawkeye goal-line technology system with Raspberry Pi? St Peter’s Primary, Bray, County WicklowIs there more to our soil than dirt? St Mochulla’s N.S., Tulla, County ClareDoes 6 weeks of core training improve sporting performance in pre-teens? Barryroe N.S., Lislevane, Bandon, County CorkHow do different types of music affect how our brain works? Killavullen N.S., Killavullen, Mallow, County CorkHow can we harness the sun’s energy through the use of a solar panel? Our Lady of Mercy N.S., Bantry, County CorkHow does the birdlife change during the rising and falling tides at Glounthaune Inlet, Cork Harbour? PALS Afterschool, Ballinglanna, Glanmire, County CorkHow do wind turbines convert wind to electricity? Scoil Bhríde, Midleton, County CorkCan we make our own drinking water from our local river? St John the Baptist N.S., Midleton, County CorkWhat are the healing, cleaning and biodegradable properties of banana skins? Firies N.S., Firies, Killarney, County Kerry

Which brand blows the best bubbles? St Kevin’s N.S., Gorey, County WexfordWhat fruits contain the most sugar? S.N. Phadraig Naofa, Avoca, County WicklowHow high to loop the loop? Sacred Heart N.S., Aughrim, County WicklowDo girls have better peripheral vision than boys and, if so, why? St Joseph’s N.S., Glenealy, County WicklowAcid Attack! Which drinks cause the most dental erosion? St Laurence’s N.S., Kindlestown, Greystones, County WicklowCan exercise improve your memory? Baltydaniel N.S., Newtwopothouse, County CorkDo cows have blue eyes? If not, why not? Darrara N.S., Cruary, Clonakilty, County CorkWhy do we need to drink water? Midleton Educate Together N.S., Midleton, County CorkWhat is the level of sugar in the drinks we consume and how does this affect us? Ovens N.S., Ovens, County CorkDoes the size of our head determine our intelligence? Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline, County CorkWhich method of planting makes crops grow bigger/ better - Biodynamic planting or normal planting? Scoil Naomh Fionan, Rennies, Nohoval, Belgooly, County Cork

How does friction affect travel? St Enda’s N.S., Kilnadur, Dunmanway, County CorkWhat sea creatures inhabit the rocky shore of Kinsale and what adaptations help them survive? Summercove N.S., Kinsale, County CorkDo car / motor emissions have an effect on the germination rate of plants? Carrickerry N.S., Carrickerry, County LimerickHow do different everyday liquids effect plant germination and growth? Courtneay Boys N.S., Gortboy, Newcastle West, County LimerickHow do the amounts of different gasses in the atmosphere effect the temperature of our planet? Learning Hub Limerick, Thomondgate, County LimerickHow and why do we forecast the weather? St Patrick’s G.N.S., Dublin Road, Limerick City, County LimerickWhat impact has sugar on your fitness level? Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan, Gort Lán Rua, County TipperaryHow can one best grow three times the number of plants in an small area? St Brigid’s N.S., Donaskeigh, Curraghpoor, County TipperarySound: Does it really travel in waves? St Joseph’s Primary School, Dungarvan, County Waterford

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Does the size of wheels on a cart determine the force needed to move it? Carramore N.S., Carramore, Swinford, County MayoThe Dandelion: The great survivor pest or provider? St John’s N.S., The Neale, Ballinrobe, County MayoCan we trust our senses? Belgrove Senior Boys, Clontarf, Dublin 3How do earthquakes happen and why do volcanoes erupt in different ways? St Columba’s N.S., North Strand, Dublin 3What would the ideal design for a man-made orbiting settlement for space look like? John Scottus N.S., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4What is the most efficient form of renewable energy for our school - wind or solar? Star of the Sea B.N.S., Sandymount, Dublin 4In a battle between Vikings, Normans and WW1 warships, which boat would stay afloat? St Eithne’s G.N.S, Raheny, Dublin 5Which hovercraft can go the furthest? St Joseph’s B.N.S., Terenure, Dublin 6Why don’t aeroplanes fall from the sky? St Clare’s Primary School, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6WWhat is the breaking strength of a paper-maché bridge? St Fintan’s N.S., Sutton, Dublin 13Can we make a hovercraft that will carry a child? St Kilian’s German School, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14What methods and myths actually work to prevent ourselves crying while cutting up onions? Balscadden N.S., Balscadden, Balbriggan, County DublinCan body language help interpret the different languages, which children in our class speak natively at home? Bracken Educate Together N.S., Balbriggan, County DublinCan different food types help stick insects grow faster? Castle Park School, Dalkey, County DublinDoes exercise have an effect on lung capacity? Donabate Girls’ School, Donabate, County DublinIs climate change a threat to our planet? Kill o’ the Grange N.S., Deansgrange, County DublinDo different liquids affect plant growth? St Mary’s N.S., Garristown, County DublinThe five second rule: fact or fiction? Newbridge Educate Together N.S., The Curragh, County KildareIs Playdough Electric? Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Prosperous, County KildareWhat can the Rubik’s Cube teach us about mathematics and computing? Scoil Bhride Milltown, Milltown, County Kildare

The battle of the bins: Do kids prefer a character-based or plain recycling bin? St Bridgid’s Primary School, Kildare Town, County KildareCan meditating, mindfulness and positive thinking help improve children’s performance both mentally and physically? An Fraoch Mor, The Heath, Portlaoise, County LaoisWhat factors influence floating? Lanesboro Primary School, Lanesboro, County LongfordDoes one bad apple spoil the bunch? Réalt na Mara School, Dundalk, County LouthWhich is the best killer of micro-organisms: lemon, bread soda, vinegar or bleach? Scoil Mhuire, Our Lady’s Island, Broadway , County WexfordHow could we make our classroom chairs more functional and safe for school use? St Aidan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy, County WexfordBeautiful bugs and butterflies: How can we encourage biodiversity? St Ibars N.S., Clohamon, Bunclody, County WexfordHow is vegetable growth affected when watered with chlorinated, fresh or bottled water? All Saints, Carnew, County WicklowHow can we streamline our car to make it faster? Newtownmountkennedy Primary School, County WicklowWater: If we were more aware would we take more care? St Gerard’s Junior School, Bray, County WicklowWhy when you hear a recording of yourself does it sound different to “your normal voice”? Wicklow Montessori Primary School, Ballyguile, County WicklowCan we reuse used water? Barefield N.S., Barefield, Ennis, County ClareGrowing plants in a Hydroponic System: Will the quality of lights used affect growth? S.N. Eoin Baiste, Ballyvaughan, County ClareHow do wind turbines turn wind into electricity? Derryclough N.S., Drinagh, Dunmanway, County CorkHow can we decrease the amount of fuel consumed in the process of recycling? St John’s G.N.S., Carrigaline, County CorkKerry’s Gold: What gives our beaches their colour? Nagle Rice N.S., Milltown, County KerryHow does rotar blade design effect wind turbine efficiency? Scoil Mhuire, Brosna, Tralee, County KerryDoes pollution effect the growth of lichens? Doon Convent N.S. , Doon, County LimerickHow is colour created and used in our environment? Fairgreen N.S., Belturbet, County CavanHow do non-Newtonian fluids behave under different conditions? St Anne’s N.S., Bailieborough, County Cavan

What are the migratory birds that are found in Tralee Bay during the winter months? Moyderwell Mercy Primary School, Tralee, County KerryWhich indigestion remedy is the most effective? Ashford N.S., Ballagh, County LimerickWhat type of cup keeps a liquid hot the longest? Killoughteen N.S., Newcastle West, County LimerickHow effective is salt as a food preservative in comparison to refrigeration? Scoil na Maighne, Moyne, Thurles, County TipperaryWith multiple helium balloons, how much weight can be lifted and why? Garranbane N.S., Garranbane, Dungarvan, County Waterford

How can we harness energy from the world around us? St Andrew’s N.S., Malahide, County DonegalHow can code be used to control electronic components? St Patrick’s P.S., Derrygonnelly, County FermanaghCan you design a bridge to support a high volume of traffic? St Patrick’s Primary School, Enniskillen, County FermanaghWhich citric fruit has the most Vitamin C? Is it lemon, grapefruit, orange or lime? Gaelscoil Eois, Cluain Eois, County MonaghanIs it possible to make a miniature funfair with working models and machines? St Teresa’s P.S., Omagh, County Tyrone

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Stand 1: IBECPharmaChemical Ireland, and the Irish Medical Devices Association the two Ibec groups which represents the pharmaceutical, chemicals, the medical devices and diagnostics sectors respectively, will be joined with representatives from Eli Lilly and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Teleflex Medical and Stryker Ireland. The representatives on the stand will showcase how science and technology play an integral role in our daily lives. Visitors to the stand will be delighted by a range of interactive demonstrations from exciting chemistry experiments, to demonstrating an innovative access airway medical device and keyhole surgery using innovative medical technology instruments and cameras. This is a great opportunity to find out about the range of careers in both the Biopharma and medtech sectors. The pharmaceutical, chemicals and medical technology industries are vital for Ireland’s economy. These growth sectors generates over 58 % of the country exports employing over 50,000 people, and represent significant and exciting career opportunities for future graduates.

Stand 2: Coláistí Samhraidh (An Gaeltacht)Is é CONCOS an scáth-eagraíocht do formhór Choláistí Samhraidh na tíre.Tá na Coláistí Samhraidh lonnaithe i ngach Gaeltacht, chomh maith le roinnt Colaistí sa nGalltacht. Tá fíor-thábhacht ag baint le Coláistí Samhraidh chun feabhas a chur ar labhairt, líofacht agus saibhreas na Gaeilge do dheagóirí a bheas ag iarraidh na marcanna is mó a bhaint amach san Árd Teistiméireacht. Tá 50% marcanna le fáil ar an Teanga Labhartha, sé sin, 40% don béaltriail agus 10% don cluastuiscint.Bígí linn i Samhradh 2015 chun spraoi, spórt agus craic a bheith agaibh agus sibh ag cur feabhas ar bhur chuid Gaeilge! Irish Language CollegesConcos is the umbrella organisation for most of the country’s Irish Language Colleges.Irish Language Colleges are located in all Gaeltacht regions as well as some in non-Gaeltacht regions.Irish language Colleges have a very important role to play in improving fluency and enriching the spoken Irish Language for teenagers who want to get the highest marks possible from the Leaving Certificate.There is 50% of marks given on the spoken language, 40% for the Oral exam and 10% for the Aural exam. Join us this summer (2015) for fun, sport and craic while improving your Irish!

Stand 3: Henkel Henkel is a global leader of brands and technologies organised into three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses, with brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs about 47,000 people and reported sales of 16.4 billion euros in 2013. Henkel Ireland Operations & Research Ltd, located in Tallaght, Dublin is a centre of excellence for adhesive technologies. New innovative products are developed at the R&D centre where there are currently 130 employees, the majority of whom are science & engineering graduates. The technology centre is one of the primary locations of the Global Acrylics Technology, with a focus on fundamental & applied research in cyanoacrylate and acrylic technologies. The technology centre collaborates with universities and academic research institutes in many areas including composites, nanotechnologies and advanced material science.

Stand 4: ABP 2014 has been a particularly challenging year when it comes to farm safety, with 26 farm fatalities on Irish farms – up from 16 fatalities in 2013. ABP Food Group is the country’s leading beef processor and we believe that we can play a role in helping create awareness about this problem and ultimately reduce the amount of accidents on farms.Through our association with the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition our aim is to help change attitudes at school-age level and empower young people to be ambassadors for farm safety in their own communities across Ireland. Our stand, located beside the World of

Robots, is focused on interactivity and highlighting the simple dangers that lurk around every corner of the farm yard. In the Industries Hall we will showcase our association with Embrace Farm and their powerful awareness campaign “What’s left behind”.To coincide with our participation with the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and our association with Embrace Farm we are also rolling out a series of farm safety awareness signs highlighting the danger of farm activity to farmers. These signs focus on falls, machinery, slurry and cattle as these are the four major areas where accidents occur.

Stand 5: Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC)The Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) is a national technology centre that manages Ireland’s fastest supercomputer, Fionn. Through high performance computing (HPC), we enable scientists and industry to carry out large-scale simulations and data analysis in a wide range of areas from nanotechnology, climate and weather, geology, astronomy to genetics. This year the ICHEC stand will showcase the importance, power and potential of HPC in meeting the world’s energy demands from conventional (oil and gas) and renewable (wind and tidal) sources. Also on display will be a visualisation of a 100-year climate model of Earth that highlights our need for a diversity of energy sources. Visitors to the booth will experience hands-on demonstrations and informative presentations from our staff, along with the chance to participate in a competition for an exciting prize!

Stand 6: The Patents OfficeThe Patents Office is a statutory office under the direction and control of the Controller of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks and operates under the aegis of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The role of the Patents Office is to provide an efficient and effective system of industrial property protection that will encourage technological progress and promote enterprise through the implantation by the Office of the relevant legislation. This is to be achieved through the protection of industrial property rights in the fields of patents, trademarks and designs and the dissemination of relevant information in conjunction with each of these activities.

Stand 7: TeagascTeagasc supports science-based innovation in the agri-food sector to underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability. It contributes to the national programme of innovation activities including the creation of commercially-applicable knowledge. Teagasc is committed to transferring its discoveries from the lab to industry for the benefit of the Irish economy. Developing partnerships and collaborations with industry is central to our strategy. Companies can engage with us by way of services and contract research, collaborations and commercialisation of intellectual property. We offer specific capabilities, services, know-how and specialised infrastructure and we have available technologies developed in-house for which we are actively seeking industrial partners for commercialisation. A critical element of our service offering is Moorepark Technology Ltd. (MTL), a modern plant containing pilot-scale processing equipment for the dairy industry. The meat industry is served by a meat technology centre, and specialised laboratories are available in support of the overall food industry.

Stand 8: Veterinary Council of IrelandThe Veterinary Council of Ireland’s stand represents a veterinary clinic where visitors will learn what is involved in being a veterinary practitioner or veterinary nurse. Visitors will be able to try their hand at closing a wound in an animal, or they can search with an endoscope for a foreign body in a dog’s trachea – you never know what you may find in there! The stand has been put together with the help of the UCD Veterinary School and is staffed by students who will answer any questions you may have about working in veterinary medicine. Veterinary medicine is a hugely important profession, dealing not just with animal welfare but with food safety, new food sources, livestock healthcare, medical research, and environmental protection.

Stand 9: EasonsEasonology is a completely new Eason developed zone in which Challenge, Creativity and Discovery inspire learning and fun with games, gadgets and science sets. Come visit our


Easonology stand in the Science & Technology area where we will be demonstrating science based games and hosting fun challenges throughout the day. Join the “Lego Mixels Race” to see if you can beat the current record by building a Mixels model in the fastest time. Why not challenge your friend or one of the Easonology hosts to a Wacky Robot race.Great prizes to be won for you and your school!You can also check out our range of Science games and gadgets available nationwide at the Easonology stand.For more info on Easonology visit www.easons.com

Stand 10: The Psychological Society of IrelandThe Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) is the Learned Society and Professional Body for psychology in Ireland. Its object is to advance psychological science by supporting and disseminating research, practice and study of psychology in a way that seeks to inform and educate society and to enhance the quality of life of our citizens. Achieving this goal involves activities such as maintaining the highest quality and standards in psychology education and training through accreditation of degree and diplomas in third level educational institutions, and by ensuring that psychologists’ research and practice meet the highest professional and ethical standards. This year, PSI is showcasing some of the wonders and benefits of psychological science. Among the attractions is the opportunity to test your motor skills using our interactive reaction time experiment with the chance of winning a prize. Tweet us using #PSIBTYS for another chance to win a prize and to receive information on careers in psychology and upcoming events. See our top 5 visual illusions, famous and infamous psychology experiments from history, and our evidence based tips for promoting mental health and wellbeing.

ONLINE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PROJECT MATHS

Stand 11: TheMathsTutor.ieIreland’s Leading Online Support System for Project Maths Want to improve your maths? Confused by all this Project Maths stuff? We’re here to help!We specialise in Project Maths support, and we’ll help you to get on top of it, one topic at a time.We provide you with Video Lessons, Interactive Exercises, and Online Support, all specially designed for Irish secondary school students. If you find it hard to learn maths from old-fashioned textbooks, you will love this new approach!At themathstutor.ie, we’ve taken the grind out of maths! No need to waste time and money going to expensive grinds any more – learn and get support from home or on the move, any time of the day, on your laptop, tablet or smartphone. We’re there for you, 7 days a week!Remember, our system is the only one that fully covers Project Maths, with Irish teachers teaching the Irish syllabus, and supporting you every evening and at weekends. Don’t waste your time on topics that aren’t on the Irish syllabus – we’ve got you covered for your exams!Our team literally “wrote the book” on exam technique and we’ll show you how to maximise your maths grade. With all this support for Irish maths students, no wonder we were voted the top-rated e-learning system by The Irish Times!You can try out themathstutor.ie with no obligation, and you can choose to upgrade to Full Membership at any time. We’ve had rave reviews from students, parents and teachers – so now it’s your turn to try it out for yourself!SPECIAL OFFER! We’re running a very special offer during the BT Young Scientist Exhibition, so make sure to call to our stand and say hello. Looking forward to meeting you!

Stand 12: Centre for Talented Youth IrelandThe Centre for Talented Youth Ireland provides fun academic enrichment courses to high ability students between the ages of 6-16 years old on Saturdays, and the summer. We run courses in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Tralee, Wexford, Athlone, Sligo and Letterkenny. Subjects include medicine, how to make a computer App, forensics, veterinary science, novel writing, psychology and more.

Stand 13: Institute of Physics in IrelandThere will be hands on action at the Institute of Physics stand as we put the fun into fundamental physics. 2015 is the UNESCO designated International Year of Light so the IOP team will be exploring lights, colours, shadows and much more.Along with exhibits and demos you won’t leave empty handed as you can pick up plenty of posters, details on hundreds of physics career options and a guide to all the third level physics courses in Ireland.

Stand 14: The Marie Keating FoundationThe Marie Keating Foundation is a charity which provides cancer information and awareness to the public. We work closely with schools and have visited many schools to date. The Foundation has developed a Schools Programme, which is a programme we deliver in schools on cancer education. We would be pleased to visit your school and would like to hear from you on [email protected] or call us on 01-6283726. A visit from one of our nurses can offer students the opportunity to have short targeted information talks – as well as information packs, we also have teaching aids like tar-in-a-jar and smokelyzer, which show the damage smoking causes, as well as fat chunks, alcohol measurements and skin and mouth cancer demonstration models. You can also hear about how doing something kind or telling us about something kind that has been done for you could help win the Marie Keating Foundation €60,000 as part of Electric Ireland’s Powering Kindness campaign. Come by the stand and learn why tweeting and posting to Instagram and Facebook using #poweringkindness and @mariekeating can make all the difference during Powering Kindness Week, 17th-23rd January.

Stand 15: Tour AmericaTour America is proud to be a 100% Irish owned travel company based in Dublin and Cork. October 2015 will see us celebrating 20 years in business. During the worst recession that Ireland has ever seen, Tour America is delighted to have grown and sustained the test of time and we owe our successes to our extremely dedicated and loyal team of travel experts, to you, our loyal customers and to our suppliers who provide us with excellent product deals year round.

Stand 16: NUI Galway – Cell ExplorersThe students and staff of the College of Science at NUI Galway maintain vigorous research activity across the full range of Science disciplines including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and the Biological, Biomedical, Environmental and Marine Sciences. At our stand you can experience the thrill of scientific research by participating in Cell EXPLORERS activities. This programme is an initiative of science communication and public engagement run by the School of Natural Sciences at NUI Galway. Cell EXPLORERS promotes biological and biomedical sciences through practical discovery. Please visit our stand and participate in these activities, which represent only part of the wide range of opportunities for scientific study and research at NUI Galway. Find out more at our stand about opportunities to study at NUI Galway, whether your scientific interests are in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, health science, earth or marine science, environmental science or any combination of these.

Stand 17: University College CorkVisit the exhibition of the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, UCC, to experience the latest breakthroughs and amazing discoveries of our world-renowned research scientists.Meet with our scientists and students to discover exhibits of interest for children, students and adults alike. Investigate everything from ancient dinosaur fossils to a modern crime scene investigation.To celebrate the year of George Boole don’t forget to check out our brand new dominos app!

Stand 18: University of Limerick (UL) www.ul.ieThe Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick www.scieng.ul.ie with the UL Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry www.macsi.ie provide you the opportunity to experience interactive activities in Engineering , Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Equine Science, Electronics, Architecture, Design, Mathematics, Computer Science, Gaming, Architecture and much more. The Faculty offers extensive teaching and research programmes in a wide range of industry relevant scientific and engineering disciplines. All programmes include periods of co-operative, industrial or teaching experiences. The Faculty carries out world-leading research which translates into practice and develops a broader understanding of the careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.The University of Limerick invites you to visit the campus to experience our progressive and exciting facilities (including a 50m swimming pool). Our programmes in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics are wide and varied, offering many unique and sustainable careers essential to the growth of our economy. Whether it’s the study of cloud computing,


the pursuit of renewable energy technologies, the development of innovative company solutions or pioneering scientific research, the study options within Science and Engineering at the University of Limerick are extensive. www.ul.ie.

Stand 19: Coláiste na Rinne, Gaeltacht na nDéise, Co. Phort LáirgeTá Coláiste na Rinne suite i nGaeltacht na nDéise i gCo. Phort Láirge. Bunaíodh Coláiste na Rinne i 1905 agus tá cúrsaí éagsúla idir lámha ann le breis is céad bliain anois. Bíonn Scoil na Leanaí ar siúl ó Mheán Fómhair go deireadh Bealtaine, bíonn Cúrsaí Samhraidh ann i mí an Mheithimh, i mí Iúil agus i mí Lúnasa. Eagraítear cúrsaí do mhic léinn, lucht ollscoile agus daoine fásta freisin i gcaitheamh na bliana. Tugann Gaelscoileanna, Gaelcholáistí agus scoileanna eile turais - 3 lá nó 5 lá - ar Ghaeltacht na nDéise freisin. Tá gach eolas maidir le Coláiste na Rinne ar fáil ag www.anrinn.com.Coláiste na Rinne has been promoting the Irish Language, the cultural and heritage of Gaeltacht na nDéise, for over 100 years. It provides many different courses in Irish and through the medium of Irish to a wide variety of students each year. See the College website for all information www.anrinn.com.

Stand 20: Coláiste UisceColáiste UISCE is a unique activity based Irish Language College and Adventure Centre situated in the heart of Mayo’s Gaeltacht, where the teaching of Irish is intertwined with the enjoyable experience of modern exhilarating adventure and water sports. ‘Learning Irish is fun’ is our motto at Coláiste UISCE. We now have over 21 years’ experience in providing safe, educational and enjoyable Irish and Adventure courses. The teaching of Irish through the thrilling medium of adventure sports helps students develop a positive attitude towards learning Irish. We believe that changing a child’s attitude towards Irish is the most important step towards learning the language. We are extremely proud of our excellent teacher to student ratio of 1:6 during water sports. The 1:6 ratio ensures that each student receives quality instruction and personal attention which is unparalleled in any other Irish college. Outdoors our experienced instructors put into practice what students have learnt in the classroom. Learning Irish and changing student’s attitudes is much easier in the outdoor class room. Students from Coláiste UISCE’s not only return from the Gaeltacht speaking Irish with increased ease but they will also have a greater understanding of the language as a result of our practical approach to teaching the language

Stand 21: SightsaversSightsavers is an international organisation working with partners in more than 30 countries to prevent and cure blindness in the developing world, and to support blind and disabled people to live independently. 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable or curable. 90 per cent of people who are blind live in developing countries. This is incredibly unfair. In developing countries, just as health care is more difficult to access, so too is educational and occupational support for those who lose their sight. Most people who lose their sight can no longer work. They become dependent on their families. People with disabilities deserve the same opportunities as everyone else. Every year, we support our partners to carry out millions of eye examinations and refer people for treatment to prevent blindness and restore sight. Through community volunteers in developing countries, we enable the distribution of medication to prevent blinding diseases. We fund operations for people who need them, and train eye care workers and surgeons. We work with national governments, strengthening systems that tackle the problems at the root of avoidable blindness – the sorts of things most of us take for granted, like access to clean water, sanitation facilities and education. We make changes for the long term, and help change systems from the inside to ensure support continues to be given to the people who need it. We work with partners to train specialist teaching staff; supply glasses, Braille kits and other learning tools; and educate communities to reduce stigma around visual impairment and blindness. Because of Sightsavers, people who are visually impaired or have other disabilities are supported to live independently, get an education and earn an income. Sightsavers change lives for the better, for the long term.

Stand 22: Trinity College Dublin (Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath)Trinity College Dublin is recognised internationally as Ireland’s premier university offering a unique educational experience across a range of disciplines in the arts, humanities, engineering, science, human, social and health sciences.Located in the heart of Ireland’s busy capital city, the state-of-the-art facilities include the Science Gallery, a modern Sports Centre, and the Trinity College Library, the largest research library in the country.Trinity has a vibrant community of 16,800 students representing every county in Ireland and

118 nationalities and a wide range of social backgrounds and age-groups.Committed to excellence in teaching, research and innovation, Trinity guarantees a distinctive, all round undergraduate experience that will change your life forever.Trinity’s Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science offers world class teaching.Are you interesting in studying Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Immunology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Physics, Physiology, Science, Statistics or Zoology?Visit our stand in the World of Science & Technology hall to find out more about these exciting courses.Hold our friendly cockroaches, see live chemistry experiments or have a chat with our friendly staff and demonstrators who are more than happy to answer any of your questions.

Stand 23: Junior Cycle for TeachersJunior Cycle for Teachers (or JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service of the Department of Education and Skills. The aim of JCT is to support schools in their implementation of the new Framework for Junior Cycle through the provision of appropriate high quality continuing professional development for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources.JCT will have staff from their Science team on the exhibition stand who will be able to answer questions about the new Junior Cycle Science subject specification that will be introduced in schools from September 2015. The team will also share their plans for teacher CPD with attendees and will have plenty of ideas and exemplars of innovative science teaching that will be sure to engage both teachers and students alike.JCT are delighted to be present at this year’s BT Young Scientist competition.

Stand 24: whowhatwherewhenwhy - W5W5 is a multi award-winning science centre in Belfast, home to over 250 interactive exhibits that let you explore flight, weather, sound, levers, pulleys and so much more. As one of the top visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, W5 has been engaging visitors and educational groups with science, engineering and maths for over ten years. Part of their achievements over that time is to have developed creative demonstration shows that really bring science to life! Why not drop by our stand to try out some of our favourite science tricks?Visit the W5 website at www.w5online.co.uk.

Stand 25: Science Spin MagazineScience Spin is Ireland’s general science magazine and covers all the sciences from astronomy to zoology and is written in clear language with a lively presentation. Science Spin makes the best in science available to everyone. News and features written by scientists and award winning journalists cover topics such as ageing, fossils, space and fusion power. Also, we have recently introduced a ‘Family Science’ section that includes a number of interesting experiments and projects that can be done by children and their parents and there are regular articles on individuals who talk about their current job and how they chose science as a career. Spin also has wildlife, news and features. Annual subscription is only €30 and the digital edition is distributed to all those who register their and email address on our website. www.sciencespin.com The digital page-turning edition has live hyperlinks to email addresses and web pages. Viewers can read the publication on line, zoom in, turn pages and download information to their desktop or tablet. Science Spin is published six times a year and is available on subscription or through newsagents Call to our stand in the World of Science and Technology zone and pick up a free copy of the magazine and we look forward to meeting and talking to you.

Stand 26: Irish Science Teachers’ Association / Eol Oidí na hÉireannThe Irish Science Teachers’ Association is the professional association of science teachers in the Republic of Ireland. It is over fifty years in existence and is the longest established provider of CPD for science teachers in Ireland. ISTA is a voluntary organisation and works in close collaboration with international organisations such as ASE UK & Scotland and EU via Scientix. It is a founder member of ICASE (International Council of Associations for Science Education). ISTA is one of the pioneers of collaborative learning, linking in with DES, NCCA, SEC, IoPI, BTYSTE, SciFest, industry and Third Level institutions. Many organisations communicate their outreach initiatives via our association as we have an extensive communication network. www.ista.ie @IrishSciTeach & Facebook.


ISTA organises events at both national and local levels. The ISTA Annual Conference is a very popular event and internationally renowned speakers are invited to present frontier science to teachers. “Science at National & International Level” will be held in UCC on 27th-29th March 2015. All welcome!

Stand 27: Science Gallery IrelandScience Gallery Dublin is delighted to be at BTYS 2015! Over three days we’ll be levitating discs with supercooled magnets, showing you some amazing designs realised through our 3D printer and offering you all manner of interesting pop up workshops with our MAKESHOP. Joe and Roney, part of Science Gallery’s extended family will be entertaining you daily with the “The Roney & Joe Science Show” and if you’re feeling inspired you can come visit us and meet the science heroes themselves. A groundbreaking initiative pioneered by Trinity College Dublin, Science Gallery is a new kind of space where art and science collide. Since opening in 2008, over 1.8 million visitors have experienced 30 exhibitions ranging from living art experiments to materials science and from the future of the human race to the future of play. With a target audience is 15 - 25 year olds, Science Gallery focuses on providing programmes and experience that allow visitors to participate and facilitate social connections, always providing an element of surprise!

Stand 28: Analog DevicesAnalog Devices is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a broad range of high performance and very innovative analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs) used in virtually all types of electronic equipment. Used by over 60,000 customers worldwide, our signal processing products play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning and processing real-world phenomena such as temperature, pressure, sound, light, speed and motion into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic devices. Headquartered in Boston, USA, Analog Devices’ European base are its development centers in Limerick and Cork which now employ over 1200 people working in the general fields of science and technology.Analog Devices is proud to support the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and view our support as added encouragement to students in 2nd level education to consider areas in Science and Technology when considering choices for 3rd level education. Irish Engineers working with Analog Devices hold the largest number of US patents in Ireland because we just love to invent and innovate! Our engineering team would like to welcome you to our stand in the Technology Hall where our engineering team will open your mind to the fun, interesting and downright weird applications of science and technology in everyday life. Come and test your skills, knowledge and scientific understanding with some of the new demos which we have on display this year. Can you escape from the Laser Vault and avoid breaking the laser beams? What’s new in our technology corner? Find out how our RGB ball uses persistence of vision to create a cyclic multi-colour effect. Test your brain-power with our interactive Mind Boggle Quiz but most of all visit our stand to stimulate your interest in the amazing world of Science and Technology.

Stand 29: SFI DiscoverScience Foundation Ireland (SFI)Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is the national foundation for investment in scientific and engineering research. SFI invests in academic researchers and research teams in the Higher Education Institutions in Ireland, who are most likely to generate new knowledge, leading edge technologies and competitive enterprises.SFI Discover, the education and public engagement programme of SFI, aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public. The mission is to contribute to Ireland’s continued growth and development as a society – one that has an active and informed interest and involvement in STEM.SFI Research Centres help link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and industry to address crucial research questions, foster the development of new and existing Irish-based technology companies, attract industry that could make an important contribution to Ireland and its economy, and expand educational and career opportunities in Ireland in science and engineering.SFI supports the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in order to promote the benefits of investing in scientific and engineering research to young people and the general public and to encourage young people to consider undertaking a career in science and engineering.Come visit our stand in The World of Science & Technology.Science Foundation Ireland Wilton Park House, Wilton Place, Dublin 2 Website: www.sfi.ie

Stand 30: European Union The European Union stand in the World of Science and Technology (Stand number 35 in the Industries Hall) has a special focus on Food Research.Every day there will be interactive areas where you can:• Test your knowledge about food and exercise by taking part in the ‘Food4Me Quiz’. You will

be surprised at what you learn & could even take home a prize!• Learn how packaging protects our food and how we can protect the environment when we

dispose of it in the correct way.Free resources for students, parents, teachers and the general public will be available on the theme of Food Research, Horizon 2020 – the EU’s €80 billion Research & Innovation Programme (2014-2020) - and on the European Union in general.Information officers from the European Commission Representation in Ireland, the Joint Research Centre and the European Parliament Office in Ireland will be available to assist you with questions about EU policies.So drop in to see us at the EU stand No. 35 and find out more about what the EU is doing in the area of Food Research - we look forward to meeting you!For any questions about the European Union: The European Commission Representation in Ireland website is: www.euireland.ie You can visit us in person: European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Call us: 0 1 634 11 11 Follow us: Facebook - @EUIreland Twitter - @eurireland

Stand 31: Coder DojoGiving kids and young people all over the world better access to the Magic behind the technology that surrounds us and touches almost everything that we do in our lives, CoderDojo is a global community of free programming clubs for young people. The CoderDojo community is at BT Young Scientist for another year of fun and video games! CoderDojo helps young people in almost 550 locations across 55 countries learn how to code, everything from apps and websites to robots that can bring you a cup of tea. This year at the BT Young Scientist, the CoderDojo booth will be showcasing the creativity inspired and encouraged at CoderDojos across the world. Some of the projects on display will be games made by students around Ireland for the “This is not a Game” Ocean Challenge, a collaboration between CoderDojo and the US Embassy in Dublin to get Irish students coding their first video games! Don’t miss it and make sure to drop by!

Stand 32: National Children’s Research CentreThe NCRC is located on the grounds of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, and is the largest centre for health research on children in Ireland. Ireland has one of the largest populations of under 18 year olds in Europe- almost 1/4 of the total population. Research on and for adults is not always directly relevant to children- some diseases are only found in childhood, children respond to drugs differently to adults, and children are growing and developing so it is important that any treatment that they receive does not affect this. Also, children and young people are the future adults, so healthy children will mean a health adult population in the future. The NCRC aims to promote Better Health for Children Through Research. We have teams of clinicians and scientists who carry out research on a wide range of diseases of children and our stand illustrates some of these which span from premature infants to 18 year olds. Our theme this year is to promote healthy life choices by young people to guarantee their future health.

Stand 33: Deer Park Schoolwear Deer Park is Ireland’s leading School Jumper manufacturer. For 30 years now they have being manufacturing the highest quality school knitwear. Apart from creating much needed employment in Ireland, they can ensure first-hand that only quality raw materials and standards of production are used. This gives you the longest lasting School Jumper on the Irish market.There is no comparison when it comes to generic imported jumpers. In fact unlike most of their competitors, Deer Park actually knit their jumpers still in Ireland. This creates over 50 Irish Jobs in their local community in Kildare.Deer Park invites you to call to their stand and see first-hand the product collection they offer. They will explain the major differences between a true Irish quality brand - Deer Park and other imported jumpers. They will dispel the myths over pricing and explain why the school jumper is the one item of the uniform they feel should be maintained.Also check out their new range of Softshell School Jackets - the smarter alternative to the traditional school jacket that students much prefer to wear!


Is your School Jumper Deer Park? If so, pop along to the stand where they will also be having giveaways throughout the week.Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DeerParkSchoolwear or check out www.deerpark.ie

Stand 34: EMCDo you have a natural talent or a passion for maths, science and technology? Do you want to be involved in the next big wave in information technology; storing and analysing huge volumes of structured and unstructured data? Well, so do we! Come along to the EMC stand to learn more about Flash and how EMC is Redefining Storage. Talk to our employees about the unique culture and working environment that has won EMC Ireland a “Great Place to Work” every year since 2010. We’re waiting to meet you.EMC, the world’s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions, celebrates 27 years in Cork and its sixth year as a Centre of Excellence (COE). With 30+ business functions, it is the largest EMC manufacturing site outside of the US and EMC now employs over 3,000 people in Ireland.

Stand 35: Bell LabsScientists at Bell Labs are transforming the way in which we connect to one another and with the information around us. Since 1925, its scientists have been leaders in the fields of Information Technologies and Communications – pioneering technologies such as the transistor, laser, UNIX, digital imaging, the concept for cellular networks, and optical networking – technologies at the heart of today’s information society. Bell Labs’ scientists have been recognized by many of the world’s most prestigious technology societies for their contributions, and have been awarded with 7 Nobel Prizes in Physics for their insights ranging from the nature of subatomic particles to the beginning of our universe. Bell Labs is the research organization within Alcatel-Lucent.

Stand 36: Science and Technology in ActionHave you ever wondered how the science taught at school really links to what is practised in our leading organisations?Would you like to learn more about how the curriculum relates to real applications of science and technology in the workplace?Science & Technology in Action (STA) is an innovative teaching and learning resource which brings industry and education together. For use by second level teachers and students, all the resource materials across the editions are available on www.sta.ie and the latest 10th Anniversary edition of the hard copy packs have been delivered to each school free of charge. Each lesson in the pack relates to the activities of the participating organisations. In this way, the lessons help to enhance the relevance of science and technology to our everyday life. This grounding in reality is designed to raise awareness and engage students in the real world of science and technology.

Stand 37: BarnardosBarnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnardos was established in 1962 and is Ireland’s leading independent children’s charity.

Stand 38: Invention Investment Ireland – Intellectual VenturesInvention Investment Ireland (III) is the management company for Intellectual Ventures newest Intellectual Property (IP) investment fund, providing a full range of asset management and licensing services. III manages our investors’ funds and uses the capital to invest in the acquisition and development of a wide variety of U.S. and international IP in existing and emerging markets. Our goal is to create an international market for the efficient transfer of invention rights, providing the highest value possible for our investors and customers through the license and sale of our assets.Historically the majority of invention investment funds have resided in the United States. III identified an opportunity to increase access to international investment capital and enable broader geographic reach across markets for IP acquisition and monetization. Dublin is the ideal location to base our operations: Ireland has a flexible and open economy, a deep pool of talented people from which to build our team, and a strong tradition of supporting knowledge based industries and innovation. Business Model To create an international market

for invention rights, the III team in Ireland will utilize their vast experience to develop the fund’s investment strategy, build a patent portfolio, and monetize through licensing and selling activities. III will also leverage Intellectual Ventures’ North American and Asian based operations to grow the global IP market. Buy We acquire inventions from individual inventors, small to large sized companies, universities, start-ups, and brokers, and then develop and compile the IP assets into highly relevant industry-focused portfolios. License and Sell We engage with companies around the world, of all sizes, to minimize their Invention Gap™ exposure—the difference between the invention rights they have and the invention rights they need—acting as a strategic partner for present and future intellectual property needs.

Stand 39: Health Products Regulatory Authority We are the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and our role is to protect and enhance public and animal health by regulating medicines, medical devices and other health products.We are a state agency that puts the health of people and animals at the core of everything we do. We use our scientific and clinical expertise to review and monitor health products available in Ireland or exported abroad. Our aim is to make sure that health products we regulate are as safe as possible and do what they are intended to do.Formerly known as the Irish Medicines Board (IMB), we became the HPRA in July 2014. Our new name better reflects our broader remit and regulatory functions which have expanded over a number of years to include:• Human medicines • Veterinary medicines • Clinical trials • Medical devices • Controlled drugs • Blood and blood components • Tissues and cells • Cosmetic products • The protection of animals used for scientific purposes • Organs intended for transplantation

Stand 40: Central Statistics OfficeThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) is responsible for the collection and dissemination of official statistics in Ireland. We measure all of the country’s activities from Births, Deaths and Marriages, to where and how people live and travel, how our Government collects and spends money and the activities of our businesses and the wider economy. We publish our figures (data) on our website, www.cso.ie, to help people make sense of what’s happening in our country. Lots of people use the data that we publish to help them make important decisions. Being able to use the figures that the CSO publish is a skill and it is important that individuals and organisations can use this information effectively. Therefore the CSO has a number of projects to encourage people to learn this skill. At our stand you can test your skills by taking part in an online statistical quiz. You can learn about our exciting poster competition and the Apps4gaps competition. You can fill out our annual school survey CensusAtSchool and you can be part of building a database when you take part in our Kendama™ challenge. Visit the CSO stand and have some fun with statistics.

Stand 41: RTÉCome and explore the RTÉ set at this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition! Join us for an exciting line up of activity across television, radio and digital services. RTÉ will present many programmes live from the set, so there promises to be lots of lights, cameras and action! Experience RTÉ 2fm’s Ryan Tubridy, Nicky Byrne, Rick O’Shea and others broadcasting live from the radio studio. Two Tube’s Stephen Byrne and Blathnaid Treacy will be filming each day from the set and the weather team will be there too presenting the lunchtime weather each day. In addition, there’s a lot for you to do! You can listen to the beats of RTÉ Pulse or try your hand at presenting the Weather. Check out live music performances, enjoy entertainment with RTÉjr or have a go at the RTÉ Player interactive game. Not only this, but you can also be interviewed by your favourite RTÉ presenter! Follow @rte or check in at the RTÉ stand for more updates.

Stand 42: Intel IrelandIntel Ireland joins the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition again this year with its usual mix of high technology, interactive exhibits and exclusive giveaways! Intel Security will make sure you are safe to surf online with fun quizzes and a live feed to Instagram. Meanwhile Nimbus will demonstrate their Smart School Desk – the coolest kit in the classroom. This year will also see a range of Makers demonstrate the incredible variety of fun things they have built, from a home-made bubble machine to a pigeon simulator from Imperial College London, all powered by Intel Galileo technology which was designed right here in Ireland. Meanwhile our friends from CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, and Tyndall National Institute, Cork will impress you with their collection of weird and wonderful nanotech-enabled products and prototypes. We look forward to welcoming you to our stand in the Industry Hall and showing you the power of Intel inside!


Stand 1: Waterford Science RegionVisit the Waterford Science Region stand in the Ecozone. Witness the worlds of science come alive! Get face to face with advanced robots and meet secretive sea-life. Learn how the human eye works and you might even bump into 17th century Irish scientist Robert Boyle while you do exciting experiments!Making its BT Young Scientist debut is STEAMdream- a daring combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics bringing static objects to life through the new medium of projection mapping! This exciting Maths Week Ireland, Applied Robotics and Digital Media innovation will bring maths and science to life in a whole new way!The stand is coordinated by award-winning STEM centre, Calmast from Waterford Institute of Technology in cooperation with leading Waterford pharmaceutical and healthcare companies Bausch & Lomb, Teva and Waterford City and County Council working together to show the best of Waterford as a region for science excellence.


Stand 2: GSIThe Geological Society of Ireland (GSI), founded in 1845, is the National Earth Science Agency.It is responsible for providing geological advice and information, and for the acquisition of datafor this purpose. GSI produces a range of products including maps, reports, and databases andacts as a knowledge centre and project partner in all aspects of Irish Geology. It is a division ofthe Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources (DCENR) and has about 40multi-disciplinary staff.Geological Science is the science of the earth and geologists are those scientists who studythe earth. Geoscience makes a big contribution to our lives and this stand will help promoteknowledge of that contribution. The partners in the stand are showcasing, earthquakes, waterand minerals as well as Ireland’s rocks. Projects highlighted include Tellus Border and INFOMAR.Joining the Geological Survey of Ireland on the stand are the Exploration Mining Divisions alsofrom the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, and we are working in association with the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Natural History Museum, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland, with representatives from Irish Geological Association, Institute of Geologists of Ireland and Earth Science Ireland.

Stand 4: Irish AidDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ireland, through Irish Aid, the Government’s overseas aid programme, is a leader in the fight against world hunger and poverty. Irish Aid is hosting an exhibition in the EcoZone at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Come and view film footage, displays, farming tools and produce, which allow visitors to learn about life for farming communities in Africa. Visitors to the Irish Aid stand can also sign up for African Drumming workshops, take part in a quiz and learn more about the work of the Irish Aid programme and how you and your school can get involved.

Stand 5: Young Scientist TanzaniaYoung Scientist Tanzania (YST) is an innovative initiative to transfer the successful BT YoungScientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) to Tanzania. YST is supported by the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and the Tanzanian initiative will be based and developed on the Irish model.YST was launched in Tanzania on 8th November 2011 and the first YST Exhibition was heldin Dar-es-Salaam from 24-25th October 2012. The winning YST project from the 2014Exhibition will be exhibiting in the RDS, so do try and pay them a visit.

Stand 6a & 6b: WorldWise Global Schools and Gorta-Self Help Africa Schools ProgrammeIrish Aid’s WorldWise Global Schools (WWGS) is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all post primary schools that want to engage in Development Education. WWGS provides a range of supports for development education initiatives at post-primary level. It is envisaged that WorldWise Global Schools will contribute to increased knowledge and understanding of global justice issues and increased engagement and action by students as active global citizens. Gorta-Self Help Africa has been working in post-primary schools in Ireland for more than a decade, conducting workshops and school presentations, supporting teachers with resources and information, and

assisting teenagers to become socially aware and engaged global citizens. Irish Aid, WorldWise Global Schools and Gorta-Self Help Africa sponsor the Science for Development Award and it is presented every year at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The award encourages teachers and students to develop ideas, using appropriate technology that may prove useful at local community level in the Global South, reducing poverty and promoting social justice. This can give the students a greater insight into the wider world, playing their role as a global citizen. This award is open to any entrant (individual or group) who has been accepted in the Intermediate or Senior sections of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The BTYS judges will examine every relevant project during the normal judging procedure. The award provides a bursary for one student and one teacher to travel on a fact-finding/field testing visit to a country in Africa, in association with Gorta-Self Help Africa.More information can be found at www.worldwiseschools.ie and www.selfhelpafrica.org/ie/schools.

Stand 7: Green Schools - An TaisceGreen-Schools, known internationally as Eco-Schools, is an international environmental education programme, environmental management system and award scheme that promotes and acknowledges long-term, whole school action for the environment.Green-Schools in Ireland is operated and coordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce, in partnership with Local Authorities throughout the country, and is supported by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and is sponsored by the Wrigley Company Ltd, National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), Irish Aid and Irish Water.Green-Schools is Ireland’s most successful and popular environmental management programme for schools with over 90% of schools registered with the programme. Schools who have successfully implemented the seven steps of the programme are awarded the coveted Green Flag and, to date, 2991 schools have been awarded at least one flag. Beginning on the theme of Litter & Waste schools tackle environmental issues such as waste reduction, energy management, water conservation, sustainable and active travel to school, enhancing biodiversity and becoming global citizens, aware of how their local actions have global impacts.During the academic year 2013/2014 schools in Ireland diverted 5,200 tonnes of waste from landfill; saved 17.7 million units (kWh) of electricity;conserved 384 million litres of water and saved 1.27 million litres of petrol and diesel.

Stand 8: Order of Malta IrelandThe Order of Malta Ambulance Corps is a voluntary ambulance and first aid organisation withover 4,000 volunteers involved in over 80 units across the Island of Ireland. We are a majorprovider of excellence in first aid training, ambulance cover at large events, patient transport, community care, nursing services and assistance to other charities in most of the major cities and towns across the island of Ireland. Celebrating Order of Malta 75th Anniversary - Caring for the community The Ambulance Corps is committed to providing caring services in a Christian, caring and non-discriminatory manner, to “Our Lords, the Poor and the Sick”. Order of Malta Ambulance Corps, providing excellent standards of first aid training, community care facilities and services, delivered by people who care, with quality assured standards of training.We operate over 165 ambulances, rapid response 4×4’s, mobile accident and emergency suites, support vehicles, medical bikes and command centres. Our headquarters also houses a command and control centre to coordinate vehicles and personnel in the event of a major incident. We are an entirely voluntary organisation and we receive no state funding.Should you have any queries or would be interested in joining us, come along and visit us at our stand.

Stand 9: Petroleum Infrastructure ProgrammeThe Petroleum lnfrastructure Program is a government/industry/academic research initiative that promotes hydrocarbon exploration and development activities offshore Ireland by:— Developing lrish expertise in hydrocarbon exploration — Funding hydrocarbon exploration research in lrish universities and other third level institutions — Encouraging collaboration between the hydrocarbon exploration industry and lrish researchersThe objective of our participation in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is to promote the exciting activities and career opportunities in earth science, in particular in earth science research and the petroleum industry.At our stand you will find rock samples recovered from 10,000ft below the seabed offshore Ireland; samples of crude oil and oil reservoir rocks; seismic sections of Ireland’s offshore geology; and plate tectonic animations.Young lrish graduates will be on the stand to explain why they studied geology and describe a typical day in the life of a petroleum exploration geologist.


Stand 10: Environmental Protection AgencyCome visit our stand and see the hovercraft we use to monitor water quality. The Environmental Protection Agency’s mission is to protect and improve the environment as a valuable asset for the people of Ireland, and to protect our people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation and pollution.

Stand 11: Road Safety Unit, An Garda SíochánaThe Garda Road Safety Unit The Road Safety Unit’s overall aim is the reduction of road deaths and serious injuries and the improvement of road safety generally. The Unit is based in the Garda National Traffic Bureau and was established in 2001. The Unit delivers presentations on Road Safety to a number of groups in the community including:- • Schools and colleges • Youth Clubs • Senior Citizens • Local organisations • Industry groups The Unit’s presentation, It won’t happen to me, is mainly delivered to Transition Year students but can be adapted to cater for all audiences. It is a stand alone road safety presentation covering all the road safety ingredients including speed, alcohol, seatbelts, fatigue, distractions and consequences. It is delivered in a shock/ humorous manner and is designed to change attitudes and behaviour. It also includes a very poignant interview with a mother who lost her 17 year old daughter in a fatal road traffic collision. The Unit also provides Road safety information in the “Traffic Watch” segment of the CrimeCall programme and at major public exhibitions such as The Young Scientist Exhibition, The National Ploughing Championships and a variety of car and motorcycle shows.

Road Safety Authority (RSA)The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is a statutory organisation created by the Road Safety Authority Act 2006. It was established in September 2006 and its functions were transferred from the Department of Transport (DoT), the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the National Safety Council (NSC). The aim of the Road Safety Authority is to save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on the road. Working to Save Lives is the stated goal adopted by the Board of the RSA.Key functions The RSA works to improve road safety in Ireland by: -Developing and implementing information and education campaigns to increase awareness of road safety and promote safer driving. • Improving vehicle standards. • Establishing and monitoring a standard for driver instruction. • Delivering the the driving licence and learner permit service. • National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS). • Working with stakeholders to ensure a co-ordinated strategic response and ensure our collective resources are used wisely and efficiently. • Undertaking collision and road safety research in order to develop measures and recommendations to improve road safety. • Advising the Minister for Transport on road safety policy. • Overseeing the implementation of the Government Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020.

112Imagine you are visiting an EU country or even at home and you need to contact an ambulance, the fire brigade, the police or the coastguard. Would you know which emergency number to call?As Europeans are increasingly travelling for business or leisure, millions of people could be faced with this problem. Fortunately, there is no need to look up and remember the emergency numbers for each EU country you are visiting. Just remember 112!112 is your pan-European number to access the Emergency Services whilst travelling within the EU.In Ireland, 999 and 112 exist equally and run in parallel. Regardless of which number you call in Ireland, there will be no difference and the call will be handled in the same manner Further information regarding the background to the 112 number.A full list of the EU countries where 112 is accessible is below:Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Bumbleancehttp://www.bumbleance.com/Happy JourneysBUMBLEance, the children’s ambulance service, provides stress-reducing journeys for children in state-of-the-art, safe and fun vehicles. The bright and fun exterior makes a positive first impression which carries through to the interior.

AboutOur vision is to provide improved and professional medical transportation services for long-term sick and seriously disabled children, who require professional ambulance transportation. We will transport children in a fun environment from the far reaches of Ireland, both urban and rural, to their treatment centres.MissionMake Positive Life Impacts for Sick ChildrenDescriptionBUMBLEance is owned by the Saoirse Foundation, a not for profit national children’s charity.The Saoirse Foundation was set up in March 2010 and our first project was the establishment of Bee For Battens, the National Charity for Batten Disease.

STEM ModuleThe STEM Module visits schools and delivers stimulating and challenging courses that augment the curriculum in STEM, providing incentives to pupils to develop their interest and enthusiasm for these subjects.Some of the courses developed are based on forensic science, biotechnology, data capture and sensing, CAD/CAM, £d scanning, micro-routing and laser cutting.Pupils can compare finger prints and event compare DNA profiles.They can design and make model racing cars that can be treated on a racetrack against models constructed on a world-wide basis.Using modern light microscopes with the high resolution cameras pupils can investigate the fascinating world off cell life and microscopic structures or using a Scanning Electron microscope study the fine details of insects and parasites.


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One of the things that always strikes me when I come back is the creativity

of young Irish students. It is really exceptional. It just creates an atmosphere of creativity and a little bit of competition. It allows students interested in science to get motivated and get involved at an early age.

JOHN MONAHANYOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR 1965

Máire Caitríona Ní Dhomhnaill / Mary Finn

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Walter Hayes

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George Andrew Reynolds

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Luke Drury

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Maria Edgeworth

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John Monahan

Micheal Og O’Briain

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Donald P McDonnell

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Jervis Good

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Karen Ruddock

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Catherine Conlon

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Martynn Sheehan

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Grace O’Connor, Sinead Finn

1989

Anna Minchin-Dalton

1990

Barry O’Doherty, Daniel Dundas

1991

Elizabeth Dowling, Jean Byrne R.I.P.

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Donal Keane, Rodger Toner

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Jane Feehan

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Richard O’Shea

2010

Alexander Amini

2011

John D. O’Callaghan, Liam McCarthy

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David Michael O’Doherty

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Adnan Osmani

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Ronan Larkin

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Shane Browne, Peter Taylor, Michael O’Toole


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It is a great platform for students to stand up and express their opinions, and

it increases your confidence in being able to do this on any stage

CATHERINE CONLONYOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR 1981

Peter Short

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Seán Mac Fheorais

1972

Tadgh Begley

1973

Richard Elliott

1974

Noel Boyle

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Mary Kelly-Quinn

1976

Eoin Walsh

1984

Ronan McNulty

1985

Breda Maguire, Niamh Mulvaney

1986

Siobhan Lanigan O’Keeffe

19881983

William Murphy, Gareth Clarke, Turan Mirza

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Emma Donnellan, Henry Byrne

Elsie O’Sullivan, Rowena Mooney,

Patricia Lyle

1996

Raphael Hurley

1998

Sarah Flannery

1999

Thomas Gernon

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Brian Fitzpatrick, Shane Markey

1997

Ciara McGoldrick, Emma McQuillan,

Fiona Fraser

Eric Doyle, Mark Kelly

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Ciara Judge, Emer Hickey,

Sophie Healy-Thow

2013

Paul Clarke

2014

Patrick Collison

2005

Aisling Judge

2006

Abdusalam Abubakar

2007

Emer Jones

2008

W hen you become a member of the RDS, you aren’t just joining one

of Ireland’s oldest and most beautifully-appointed clubs. You’re also adding your energy and inspiration to a philanthropic organisation which has been promoting agriculture, industry, science and the arts since 1731.

In 1750 we set up the Drawing School which became the National College of Art and Design. In 1843 we opened the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. In 1868 we held our first annual Horse Show. In 1877 we donated the land and collections that formed the National Library and the National Museum. We instigated Ireland’s premier scientific award, the Boyle Medal, in 1899.

The kinds of projects we’re involved with today are no less wide-ranging. Our Student Art Awards support promising early-career visual artists.

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The RDS Primary Science Fair showcases the scientific achievements of 3000 primary school students. The RDS Music Bursary

Award gives €10,000 annually to enable a gifted young musician pursue

his or her career.

The RDS is now welcoming new members. If you join us, you’ll get access to our magnificent Members’ Club facilities. You’ll get to enjoy the many benefits of our vibrant membership programme, including free entry to the annual Dublin Horse Show. And you’ll get the opportunity to make your own contribution to the future economic and cultural development of our country.

We could go on. And, with your help, we will.

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A number of the exhibiting intermediate and senior students from the 2015 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will be invited to take part in one of two BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamps next March where they will experience the world of technology commercialisation and entrepreneurship. We have created two different programmes; one in Dublin and one in Belfast - to provide a critical link in the innovation process to provide our young scientists with commercialisation skills to carry forward into their careers and lives. The bootcamps will be held at University College Dublin (UCD) and at Queens University Belfast (QUB).

THE BT YOUNG SCIENTIST BUSINESS BOOTCAMP

Expanding Business LeadershipAs an extension of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamps have enabled BT to take a national leadership role in economic development. BT is collaborating with key private and public-sector organisations to create an opportunity to mentor the next generation of Irish innovators and entrepreneurs.

Igniting Entrepreneurial SpiritWe at BT believe that the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamps help to bridge the gap between the worlds of education and business and mentor the next generation of young innovators and entrepreneurs. Bridging this gap is critical and urgent if Ireland is to be a competitive player in the global economy.

See some of the comments from our class of 2014.

I just wanted to say thank you so much for an absolutely fantastic week! You all couldn’t have been better to us, it was a truly fantastic experience. It has definitely changed my

perspective on what I would like to do with my life ... Probably one of the most life-beneficial experiences I’ve ever had! So thank you so much for making it all possible and for making it the fantastic, enjoyable experience that it was.

I found it was such an incredible experience, learning skills which I know I will take with me and utilise in anything and everything I undertake for the rest of my life.

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In conjunction with Queen’s University Belfast

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BT is the world’s oldest communications company with a direct line of descent from the first national telecommunications undertaking in the world. Incorporated in 1846, it was the first anywhere to develop a nationwide communications network exploiting leading edge telegraphy technology. Within ten years an international network had been developed, making communications possible within minutes and hours instead of days and weeks. The consequences for every aspect of society were dramatic and profound.

and technology is more central to BT’s business than ever before as it builds on the foundation of the digital era to create the information age. Innovation - the combination of technical know-how and commercial acumen becomes even more crucial in a competitive world.

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Our biggest event is the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which we’ve been proud to organise for the past 15 years.

We’re committed to using the power of communications to create a

better future – from connecting people digitally, to making sure BT does more environmental good than harm,

to using our skills and technology to support good causes.

OVER THE PAST YEAR, BT VOLUNTEERS SPENT 1,860 work days SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES AND CHARITIES, ACROSS THE ISLAND OF IRELAND.

BT has gone on to become one of the world’s leading communications services companies.

In Northern Ireland, we continually lead the way in bringing exciting new services to our customers - everything from TV to high speed fibre broadband to IT services for some of the largest organisations in the market.

IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, BT HAS GROWN FROM A CHALLENGER BRAND TO A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL COMPANY WITH A BREADTH OF

SERVICES THAT WE BELIEVE IS UNRIVALED. We operate the 999/112 emergency call answering service on behalf of the Irish State, connect ATMs for banking institutions, build networks for other communications companies, process millions of transactions through our data centres, train

thousands in our ICT Training Centre – and the list goes on.

its very own TV sports channels, covering sports such as soccer, rugby, motorsport and more. Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll joined BT Sport as a rugby presenter in 2014.

Our role in the community

Documents

2015 Exhibition Guide