UK Young Scientist of the Year

Congratulations Ciara on the fantastic achievement of being placed first runner up in the UK National Science and Technology competition.  Ciara attended a judging and award ceremony in London where she was presented with a trophy, netbook computer, certificate and a trip to the Shell Eco-Marathon in Germany this year.

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“ABAIR” Gael Linn Irish Public Speaking Competition

Joanne came first in the recent Gael Linn Public Speaking competition speaking on the topic “An Bhean Alfa – The Alpha Female” in which the audience was treated to hearing David Attenborough speaking in Irish for the first time !!! Conor was placed second in the “A” Level section speaking on the newly elected president of the USA. His speech was entitled “An Chéad fear gorm sa teach bán”. Rosie came through in the GCSE section with a speech in which she admitted to being an addict – “Junkie na linne seo” an internet addict. All three speakers go on to represent the Academy in the forthcoming ABAIR final before Easter. Ádh mór oraibh uilig. (Feb 09)