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Dundalk Institute of Technology Award Winners 2026

Major Award Winners

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Award Best Project Award
Students Breffni Tuomey Lynch, Conor Douglas, Conn Sheridan
School De La Salle College, Castleblaney Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Project
 Under the Shell: The Hidden Effects of Sewage on Coastal Life
Teacher Cara Mc Adam
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Award Runner-up Best Project Award
Student Shourya Singh
School St Joseph’s CBS, Newfoundwell Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Project
 Comparing the Efficiency Among Varied Aerofoils in Energy Production
Teacher Orla Farrelly
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Award Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award
Students Fiona Merin Gino, Dania Satti
School Our Lady’s College, Greenhills, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Project
 Magnoception - Expanding Human Senses Through Magnetism
Teacher Laura Rahill
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Award EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award
Students Rory O’Donnell, Paidi A’Coistealbha
School St Mary’s Diocesan School, Beamore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Project
 Creation of a Portable Marine Power System
Teacher Sophie Caine
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Award Judges' Recommendation Award
Student Lewis Mohan
School Breifne College, Cootehill Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Project
 pHauling Arches: How River Acidification Affects Building Materials
Teacher Dr Jennifer McManus
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Award Intel Technology Award
Students Michael Ramalhao, Ryan Collins, Evan Murphy Reilly
School St Mary’s Diocesan College, Beamore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Project
 Investigating the Efficiency of a Buoyancy-Driven Energy Conversion System
Teacher Sophie Caine
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Award Keenova STEM Excellence Award
Students Isabel Mullally, Hannah Lyons
School Lusk Community College, Raheny Lane, Rathmore Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin
Project
 Does Usage of Generative AI for a Period of Time Decrease the Brain’s Ability to Think Creatively
Teacher Elizabeth Bors
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Award Regeneron Life Sciences Award
Students Caoimhe Mynes, Caitlin Mynes
School Eureka Secondary School, Kells, Co. Meath
Project
 Shining a Light on Stargardts
Teacher Caroline Shalvey
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Award Business Excellence Institute Award
Student Ryan Philips
School Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Project
 The Advantages of Using Hybrid Hens Over Purebred
Teacher Alicia Shortt
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Award SciFest 20th Anniversary Award
Students Zoe McCullagh, Molly Whelan, Chloe Clarke
School Bailieborough Community School, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Project
 The Value of Women in Agriculture
Teacher Lynn Farrelly
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Award SciFest Physics Award
Students Paul Matthews, Taylor Smyth, Tiernan Martin
School Inver College, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Project
 Hitsense Impact Tracking
Teacher Rebecca Beirne
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Award SciFest Chemistry Award
Students Seamus Keenan, Nidhish Rai Perwanee & Dennis Adam
School St Mary’s Diocesan School, Beamore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Project
 Growing Green: Evaluating Biodegradable Hydrogels for Soil Moisture Retention and Plant Health in Local Soil Types in Co. Meath
Teacher Sophie Caine
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Award SciFest Maths in Sciences Award
Students George Cherian, Ahmad Avub, Hadi Bager
School Ardgillan Community College, Castlelands, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Project
 The Readability Gap: Comparative Analysis of Language Demands in Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Exams and Their Correlation With Grade Distributions
Teacher Laura Sheahan
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Award SciFest Social Science Award
Students Ross Keenan, Finn Norton & Clara McQuillan
School St. Mary’s College, Nicholas Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Project
 Does Agricultural Education Improve Consumer Awareness of Sustainable Irish Beef Production Among First-Year Students?
Teacher Claire Bolger
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Award ESERO Ireland Discover Space Student Award
Student Gemma Quinn
School O’Carolan College, Nobber, Co. Meath
Project
 The Big Bang: Was It Really?
Teacher Amy Kellett
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Award ESERO Ireland Discover Space Teacher Award
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School O’Carolan College, Nobber, Co. Meath
Project
Teacher Amy Kellett
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Award Irish Science Teachers’ Association Student Award
Students James Clarke, Senan Scanlon, Daniel Lawlor
School St Mary’s Diocesan School, Beamore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Project
 Investigating How Different Preparation Conditions Effect the Strength of Casein
Teacher Sophie Caine
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Award SciFest Communication Award
Student Maedhbh Gibbons
School Ardgillan Community College, Castlelands, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Project
 Investigating the Effects of Soil Salinity on Plant Growth
Teacher Laura Sheahan

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