National Finalists 2023
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Best Project Finalists
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ATU Donegal |
| Student |
Ciara Cannon |
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Abbey Vocational School, The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co.Donegal |
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Using Silicon Nanoparticles to Create a Self-Sustaining Antimicrobial Surface |
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Amanda Flood |
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ATU Galway |
| Student |
Angelina O'Neill |
| School |
Presentation College, Headford, Co. Galway |
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Sustainability: Biomaterials and Bioplastics. A Focus Towards a Circular Economy |
| Teacher |
John Toner |
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ATU Sligo |
| Students |
Sean Jordon, Mark Cranley |
| School |
Coola Post Primary School, Riverstown, Via Boyle, Co Sligo |
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The Perfect Wind Turbine |
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Shona Gorman |
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DCU |
| Student |
Jack Shannon |
| School |
Clongowes Wood College, Kilcock Road, Clane, Co. Kildare, W91 DN40 |
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Ireland’s Carbon Sinks – Remote Sensing for Monitoring Peatland Restoration |
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Yvonne Nolan |
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Dundalk IT |
| Students |
Mya Doocey, Mia Galligan |
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St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,, Brews Hill, Navan. Co.Meath |
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P.Eriod: Effect of the Menstrual Cycle on Participation and Performance During Physical Education in Schools and Clubs |
| Teacher |
Fiona Leavy |
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MTU Cork |
| Students |
Eoin McCarthy, Eoin O'Murchú, Jack Chambers |
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Clonakilty Community College, Clonakilty, Co Cork |
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Mycoremediation: An Investigation into the Ability of Oyster Mushroom Mycelium to Break Down and Digest Microplastics |
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Patrick O Keeffe |
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MTU Kerry |
| Student |
Yasmine Odugbesan |
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Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, R551, Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry |
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A Lycopene Based Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Damage Caused by UV Radiation |
| Teacher |
Eimear Nolan |
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| Venue |
NorthWest |
| Student |
Rebecca Lewis |
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St Mary's College, 35 Northland Road, Londonderry BT48 0AN, Co. Londonderry |
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Investigating the Effect of Acid Rain on Metals Used in Construction and Metal Compounds Found in Soil |
| Teacher |
Ann Blanking MBE |
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SETU Waterford |
| Student |
Surabhi Gunjur Sathish |
| School |
Loreto Secondary School, Granges Rd, Jamespark, Kilkenny, R95 W2NV |
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IRIS: The Intelligent Recycling Sorting System |
| Teacher |
Fiona McGrath |
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TU Dublin Blanchardstown |
| Student |
Amy Roche |
| School |
St Joseph's Secondary School, Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin (K56 A308) |
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An Investigation Using Sound Analysis on the Impact of Ambient Ship Noise on Normal Communication and Foraging Behaviour of the Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) |
| Teacher |
Kevin Delahunty |
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| Venue |
TU Dublin Grangegorman |
| Student |
Vedh Ramalingam Kannan |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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Metastasis in Silico: Computational Models and Targeted Approaches |
| Teacher |
Ms Joanne Hanratty |
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TU Dublin Tallaght |
| Student |
Nikishi Polgolla |
| School |
Our Ladys School, Templeogue Rd, Templeogue Village, Ballyboden, Co. Dublin, D6W |
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An Investigation into the use of Herbal Plant Extracts that are Effective Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Skin Infections |
| Teacher |
Emma Griffin |
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TUS Athlone |
| Student |
Fatima Karimi |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
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Growing the Future: Investigating the Growth of Mycelium Packaging using Button Mushrooms. |
| Teacher |
Elaine Howlin |
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TUS Limerick |
| Students |
Taha Njie, Aidan Oscar |
| School |
Colaiste Chiarain, Skagh, Croom Co. Limerick |
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Portanos: Portable, Extensible, Modular, Diagnostic, System |
| Teacher |
Edel Farrell |
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TUS Thurles |
| Student |
Chen HongYu |
| School |
Rockwell College, Cashel, Co Tipperary |
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Analyze the Point Cloud Map Fusion Algorithm in Dynamic Scenes and Try to Optimise it |
| Teacher |
Ms Helen Murray |
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Runner- up Best Project Finalists
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ATU Galway |
| Student |
Claire Leuridan-Slevin |
| School |
Dominican College, Taylors Hill, Galway |
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Assessing the Progression to STEM Courses and Careers Between Female Single-Sex and Coeducational Secondary Schools |
| Teacher |
Jean Carr |
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ATU Sligo |
| Student |
Olivia Rocha da Rocha Brito |
| School |
Mercy College, Chapel Hill, Sligo, Co. Sligo |
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Investigating Genetics in Glioblastoma |
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Lorraine Sherlock |
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DCU |
| Student |
Kamaya Gogna |
| School |
St Joseph's Secondary School, Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin |
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Using Machine Learning to Identify Radiolucencies on Panoramic Dental Radiographs (OPGs). |
| Teacher |
Kevin Delahunty |
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| Venue |
Dundalk IT |
| Student |
Lorcán Garvin |
| School |
Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Marshes Lower, Dundalk, Co. Louth |
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Which Beach Sand in Co. Louth has the Most Microplastics? |
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Deirdre Dunford |
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SETU Waterford |
| Student |
Cathal Barry |
| School |
Blackwater Community School, Ballyanchor Road, Lismore, Co Waterford |
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Where is the Truth: The Effects of Media Propaganda on Young People in Ireland |
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Ms Danielle Murphy |
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TU Dublin Blanchardstown |
| Student |
Sachin Mahesh |
| School |
St. Vincent’s Castleknock College , College Grove, Castleknock, Dublin 15 – D15PD95 |
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Project Preserve 3.0 |
| Teacher |
Tom Tierney |
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TU Dublin Tallaght |
| Student |
Gabriela Giuliese |
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Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School, The Sandymout Buildings, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK00 |
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The Effects of Hard Water on Hair |
| Teacher |
Katie Burrowes |
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TUS Athlone |
| Students |
Robert Brennan, Hugh Murtagh |
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Colaiste Mhuire, Saint Mary’s CBS, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 AT04 |
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A-OK, a Digital Communication Wristband for Students with Autism |
| Teacher |
Eva Acton |
Boston Scientific Medical Devices Project Finalists
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ATU Sligo |
| Student |
Olivia Rocha da Rocha Brito |
| School |
Mercy College, Chapel Hill, Sligo, Co. Sligo |
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Investigating Genetics in Glioblastoma |
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Lorraine Sherlock |
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Dundalk IT |
| Student |
Leah Newman, Craig Lawlor |
| School |
St Oliver's Community College, |
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Can Arthritis Sufferers Benefit from Leverage? |
| Teacher |
Mr Andrew Donnelly |
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MTU Kerry |
| Student |
Jim Culhane, Paula-Eve Culhane |
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Tarbert Comprehensive School, Tarbert, Listowel, Co Kerry |
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CPR Pedal Chest Compression Device Mark II |
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Thomas Culhane |
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| Venue |
TU Dublin Grangegorman |
| Student |
Max Grogan |
| School |
St Andrews College, Booterstown Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
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PeacefulPals: Revolutionising Mental Health Wellness Through AI-Guided Therapeutic Intervention |
| Teacher |
Laura Brogan |
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TUS Athlone |
| Student |
Robert Brennan, Hugh Murtagh |
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Colaiste Mhuire,, Saint Mary’s CBS, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 AT04 |
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A-OK, a Digital Communication Wristband for Students with Autism |
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Eva Acton |
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TUS Limerick |
| Student |
Emma Greaney, Madison Brouder, |
| School |
Desmond College, Station Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
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Rehabilitation Nation |
| Teacher |
Mr Donal Enright |
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TUS Athlone |
| Student |
Emma Fallon, Sofia Mc Gorisk |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, |
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A Kind Eye - A Risk Assessment Machine Learning Algorithm for Vulnerable Adults |
| Teacher |
Julie-Anne Greaney |
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EirGrid Cleaner Climate Project Finalists
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| Venue |
ATU Sligo |
| Students |
Sean Jordon, Mark Cranley |
| School |
Coola Post Primary School, Riverstown, Via Boyle, Co Sligo |
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The Perfect Wind Turbine |
| Teacher |
Shona Gorman |
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| Venue |
DCU |
| Students |
Rebecca Cullen, Freyja Cleary, Clementine van Steenberge |
| School |
Loreto Abbey Secondary School, Dalkey, Co Dublin |
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Making Waves |
| Teacher |
David Cullen |
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| Venue |
MTU Kerry |
| Students |
Grace Ní Ifearnáin, Emma Ní Ifearnáin |
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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, Cloon Beg, Tralee, Co Kerry |
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Designing a Home Biodigester and Monitoring Solution to Measure Safety and Efficiency |
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Tríona Uí Mhaolchatha |
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| Venue |
SETU Waterford |
| Students |
Leigha Kinsella , Alex Simpson , Daniel O'Sullivan Westphal |
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St Pauls Community College, Paddy Browns Road, Waterford |
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Solar Panels: A Brighter Future for our School using Microgeneration Technology |
| Teacher |
Gerard Lohan |
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| Venue |
TUS Athlone |
| Student |
Nathan Downes, Daniel Lynam, Éanna Maxwell |
| School |
Moate Community School, Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath. |
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Can Native Waterweeds Solve Irish Farmer’s Feed and Environmental Problems? |
| Teacher |
Mairead Cusack |
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MTU Cork |
| Student |
Meabh O Sullivan, Sarah Harte |
| School |
Sacred Heart Secondary School, Convent of Mercy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork |
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Cycle4Charge |
| Teacher |
Claire Holland |
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