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Major Award Winners
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Best Project Award |
| Student |
Ronan Lyons |
| School |
Lanesboro Community College, Lanesboro, Co. Longford |
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Capill: Compliance Aid Promoting Independent Living Long-term |
| Teacher |
Mary O Brien |
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Runner-up Best Project Award |
| Student |
Sean Murphy |
| School |
Colaiste Mhuire, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
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Nexus - a Platform for Improved Job and Educational Access for Early School Leavers |
| Teacher |
Eva Acton |
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| Award |
Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award |
| Student |
Ronan Lyons |
| School |
Lanesboro Community College, Lanesboro, Co. Longford |
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Capill: Compliance Aid Promoting Independent Living Long-term |
| Teacher |
Mary O Brien |
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Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award Runner Up |
| Students |
Joice Jiju, Sebastian Cummins |
| School |
Lanesboro Community College, Lanesboro, Co. Longford |
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Awar: Advance Warning Auditory Response |
| Teacher |
Michael Lyons |
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EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award |
| Students |
Muhammad Ibrahim Turiq, Hammad Mateen |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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The Algae Revolution |
| Teacher |
Adele Browne |
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| Award |
Mallinckrodt Stem Excellence Award |
| Students |
Diarmuid Eager, Frankie Sheehan, Tom O' Connell |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
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Effectiveness of CPR Training for First Year Students |
| Teacher |
Elaine Howlin |
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| Award |
Intel Award |
| Student |
Ronan Lyons |
| School |
Lanesboro Community College, Lanesboro, Co. Longford |
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Capill: Compliance Aid Promoting Independent Living Long-term |
| Teacher |
Mary O Brien |
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| Award |
SciFest Physics Award |
| Students |
Tanvisri Sirigineedi, Ella Lough, Magdalena Starzyk |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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Graphene Based Generator |
| Teacher |
Samantha Fox Reilly |
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| Award |
Business Excellence Institute Award |
| Students |
Jacob Maughan, Evan Sahoo, Harsha Malladi |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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The Microwagon |
| Teacher |
Julie Coyle |
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| Award |
SciFest Communication Award |
| Student |
Mohid Sohail |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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Electrolyte Challenge |
| Teacher |
Adele Brown |
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| Award |
SciFest Maths in Science Award |
| Student |
Mia Buckley |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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The Pressure of Change: Analyzing the Stress Induced by New Leaving Cert Project Guidelines" |
| Teacher |
Samantha Fox Reilly |
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| Award |
Dawn Meats Agricultural Science Award |
| Student |
Fionnan Murray |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
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Effectiveness of Zeolite at Reducing Fertiliser Run Off |
| Teacher |
Elaine Howlin |
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| Award |
Regeneron Life Sciences Award |
| Student |
Fionnan Murray |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
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Effectiveness of Zeolite at Reducing Fertiliser Run-off |
| Teacher |
Elaine Howlin |
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| Award |
SciFest Chemistry Student Award |
| Student |
Aodhan Fallon |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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An Investigation Into the Dissolved Oxygen Levels in the Southern Section of Lough Ree Over Time |
| Teacher |
Julie Coyle |
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| Award |
ESERO Ireland Discover Space Award |
| Student |
Ailbhe Dwyer |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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Colour Me Surprised- Investigating and False Colouring X-ray Images of Deep Space Objects |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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| Award |
Irish Science Teacher's Association Student Award |
| Students |
Grace Geraghty, Isabella Geraghty |
| School |
Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon |
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A Mixed Method Observational Study Into the Types of Bird Feed Most Popular Amongst Bird Species in Ireland |
| Teacher |
Sarah Winston |
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TUS Shannon Midlands Award Winners - Special Awards
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| Award |
Best School Award (Sponsored by TUS Midlands) |
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| School |
Marist College Athlone, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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Julie Coyle, Georgina Clear, Adele Browne |
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| Award |
NISO Health and Safety Award - First Place (Senior) |
| Students |
Micheal Taggert, Aaron Flanagan, Cristoir Ormsby |
| School |
Coláiste Mhuire, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
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Saoirse na Feirme |
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Eva Acton |
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| Award |
NISO Health and Safety Award - First Place (Junior) |
| Students |
Diarmuid Eager, Frankie Sheehan |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
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Effectiveness of CPR Training for First Year Students |
| Teacher |
Elaine Howlin |
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| Award |
Spectrum Signs Display Award Individual |
| Student |
Shóna Kennedy |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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Bacterial Burdens and Breakdowns |
| Teacher |
Evelyn Neylon |
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| Award |
Spectrum Signs Display Award Group |
| Students |
Shreeya Rao, Ailbhe Glynn-Desmond |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
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Juicy Genetics: Determining the Best Method of DNA Extraction Using Different Alcohols. |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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Category Award Winners
Category: Senior Life Sciences Individual
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Fionnan Murray |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Effectiveness of Zeolite at Reducing Fertiliser Run-off |
| Teacher |
Elaine Howlin |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Seán Murphy |
| School |
Colaiste Mhuire, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Nexus - a Platform for Improved Job and Educational Access for Early School Leavers |
| Teacher |
Eva Acton |
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Category: Senior Life Sciences Group
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First Place |
| Student |
Dylan Kennedy, Charlie Dupuis, Brian Wycherley |
| School |
Colaiste Mhuire, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Implementing Financial Literacy and Investment Among Irish Teens |
| Teacher |
Eva Acton |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Micheal Taggert, Aaron Flanagan, Cristoir Ormsby |
| School |
Colaiste Mhuire, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Saoirse Na Feirme |
| Teacher |
Eva Acton |
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Category: Senior Physical Sciences Group
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First Place |
| Student |
Tanvisri Sirigineedi, Ella Lough, Magdalena Starzyk |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Graphene Based Generator |
| Teacher |
Samantha Fox Reilly |
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Category: Senior Technology Individual
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Ronan Lyons |
| School |
Lanesboro Community College, Lanesboro, Co. Longford |
| Project |
Capill: Compliance Aid Promoting Independent Living Long-term |
| Teacher |
Mary O Brien |
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Category: Intermediate Life Sciences Group
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First Place |
| Student |
Aoife Ross, Katieann McHugh, Katie Creggy |
| School |
Moate Community School, Church St., Moate, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Fungi Civil War: Using Birch Polypore to Create a Treatment Spray for Bovine Ringworm |
| Teacher |
Mairead Cusack |
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| Award |
Joint Second Place |
| Student |
Grace Foran, Katelyn Forde, Amelie Moore |
| School |
St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Do You Know What Toxins You Are Putting on Your Skin? |
| Teacher |
Patrick Costello |
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| Award |
Joint Second Place |
| Student |
Katie Slevin, Shanzay Soomro |
| School |
Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Impact of Music on Memory |
| Teacher |
Brendan McGlynn |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Ellen Brennan, Aisling Eager |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
An Investigation Into Hypermobility Disorders Affecting Quality of Life |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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| Award |
Highly Commended |
| Student |
Grace Galvin, Sophie Padden |
| School |
Moate Community School, Church St., Moate, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Is High Performance in Sport Out of Reach for Short People? |
| Teacher |
Ms Mairead Cusack |
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| Award |
Highly Commended |
| Student |
Adam O'Dea, Dominykas Mockus, James Kinsella |
| School |
Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
How Does Different Types of Music Affect Weightlifting Performance? |
| Teacher |
Mr Brendan McGlynn |
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Category: Intermediate Life Sciences Individual
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Emily McDarby |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Perimenopause Uncovered: Empowering Women Through Knowledge |
| Teacher |
Ava Dunne |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Andrea Mecionyte |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Littlesteps: Understanding Height and Growth Differences |
| Teacher |
Noreen Flynn |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Mia Buckley |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
The Pressure of Change: Analyzing the Stress Induced by New Leaving Cert Project Guidelines |
| Teacher |
Samantha Fox Reilly |
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| Award |
Highly Commended |
| Student |
Caoimhe Flynn Kelly |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
An Investigation Into Chlorine Alternatives |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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Category: Intermediate Physical Sciences Group
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Emma Rose Brabazon, Zara Daniels |
| School |
St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Solar Flare Forecasts: Interpreting Their Increasing Impact on Space Exploration and Life on Earth |
| Teacher |
Patrick Costello |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Daire Fagan, Alex Archibold, Conor Seoige |
| School |
Colaiste Mhuire, College St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Gaa Grind: Stress Under the Surface |
| Teacher |
Eva Acton |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Clodagh Gavin, Ellen Hanlon, Mary O'Grady |
| School |
Ardscoil Mhuire, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway |
| Project |
Ash Vs Bamboo Hurls |
| Teacher |
Caroline Fergus |
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Category: Intermediate Physical Sciences Individual
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Ailbhe Dwyer |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Colour Me Surprised – Investigating and False Colouring X-ray Images of Deep Space Objects |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Gavin Connolly |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Chill or Thrill: Does the Temperature of Golf Balls Affect Its Ball Speed? |
| Teacher |
Ava Dunne |
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Category: Intermediate Technology Group
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Annamarie Mullan, Blathin Moran, Aideen Derwin |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Cover Up |
| Teacher |
Karina Jones |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Martyna Gibas, Grace McGarr, Eabha Rogers Keating |
| School |
St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Project Hazel: the One Stop App for Helping Adolescents to Manage Their Mental Health |
| Teacher |
Patrick Costello |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Eve Byrne, Mary Kilrane, Faye Smith |
| School |
St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Study Buddy: an App to Counter the Negative Impact That Doom Scrolling on Social Media Has on Schoolwork |
| Teacher |
Patrick Costello |
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| Award |
Highly Commended |
| Student |
Darragh McGrath, Dara Clarke, Iarfhlaith Flynn Murphy |
| School |
Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
Enhancing Focus Through Technology |
| Teacher |
Anna Burke |
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Category: Junior Technology Group
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Jack Wilson, Donnchadh Duane |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Line Following Robot |
| Teacher |
Georgina Clear |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Adam Martin, Liam McCormack |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Flip Up Flip Down Feeding Trough |
| Teacher |
Julie Coyle |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Jacob Maughan, Evan Sahoo, Harsha Malladi |
| School |
Marist College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
The Microwagon |
| Teacher |
Julie Coyle |
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Category: Junior Technology Individual
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Saoirse Doolin |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Back and Better – a Smart Posture Device |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Charlie Trappe |
| School |
Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
Moo Tracker – Smart Livestock Monitoring System |
| Teacher |
Jack Geraghty |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Alannah Donohoe |
| School |
St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
S.o.c.k – Save Our Cold Knees |
| Teacher |
Elaine Mulligan |
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Category: Junior Life Sciences Group
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Emma Fitzsimons, Lily Maher, Zara Byrne |
| School |
St Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly |
| Project |
No Bee No Me: An Investigation Into Pollinator Habitats in Our School Community |
| Teacher |
Patrick Costello |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Holly Rooney, Saoirse McNabola, Lucy Mulvey |
| School |
Mohill Community College, Convent Lane, Mohill, Co. Leitrim |
| Project |
School Stressors: What Are They and How Can We Reduce Them? |
| Teacher |
Sarah Conway |
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| Award |
Third Place |
| Student |
Katie Donoghue, Katelyn Duffy |
| School |
Ardscoil Mhuire, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway |
| Project |
Sugar-rush: Does It Affect Student Productivity in School? |
| Teacher |
Caroline Fergus |
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| Award |
Highly Commended |
| Student |
Sarah Smyth, Ellen Egan |
| School |
Moate Community School, Church St., Moate, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
The Power of Personality |
| Teacher |
Mairead Cusack |
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Category: Junior Life Sciences Individual
| Award |
First Place |
| Student |
Megan Gillooly |
| School |
Glenamaddy Community School, Church St., Glenamaddy, Co. Galway |
| Project |
Mindfulness in Education: a Study on Teenage Focus & Wellbeing |
| Teacher |
Aoife Collins |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Student |
Freya Brady |
| School |
Our Lady's Bower, Retreat Rd., Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Project |
An Investigation Into Sunscreen Effectiveness |
| Teacher |
Rachel Hobbs |
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