Special Categories

Special category awards.

Special category awards.

Ash Ireland

Biological and Ecological- Donie O' Sullivan, Aoife Musgrave, Jerry Moran, An Investigation Into A Possible Link Between Smoking And The Inability To Taste PTC, Coláiste na Sceilge - Kerry.

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Social and Behavioural Sciences- Bridget McGrath, Ellen Standish, Fiona Kennedy, Carbon Footprint Obviously Not Obvious, Presentation Secondary School - Thurles.

Eli Lilly

Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences- Julianne O'Connell, Megan Heffernan, Emily Long, To Determine The Effect Temperature Concentration And Particle Size Has On The Rate Of Reaction, Presentation Secondary School - Thurles.

EPA

Biological and Ecological- Stephen Cullinan, Turning Local Wastes Into Valuable Resources, Cistercian College - Roscrea.

ERP

Social and Behavioural Sciences -Billy McCarthy, Jack Gibbons, Fantastic Plastic But Does It Have A Future?, Midleton College.

Foras Na Gaelige

Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences -Emma Ní Fhearraigh, Rogha Eile Ar Dhroigeadh Grianda, Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair - Leitir Ceannain.

Forensic Science Laboratory

Social and Behavioural Sciences -John Courtney, Ger Dunne, Can Your Eye Lie - An Investigation Into The Reliability Of The Eyewitness In Assisting In Crime Solving?, Balbriggan Community College.

Institute of Physics in Ireland

Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences -Ellie Townsend, Lisa O Sullivan, Ciara McCarthy, Let Rip, The Physics Of Perforations, Coláiste Choilm - Ballincollig.

Irish Blood Transfusion Board

Social and Behavioural Sciences -Anna Henderson, Darcy McGahan, A Statistical Study Of Attitudes To Blood And Organ Donation, Kinsale Community School.

ISTA

Social and Behavioural Sciences -Michelle Tighe, Cathy Basquel, Why Science As A Subject?, Central Technical Institute - Clonmel.

Jean Byrne Memorial Award

Biological and Ecological -Jack Savage, Aisling Cooke, Investigation Into House Sparrow Population Trends In Urban Dublin, Skerries Community College.

Marie Keating Foundation

Social and Behavioural Sciences -Kevin Kiernan, UVA And Skin Cancers-How Protected Are You? An Investigation Into Public Awareness In Ireland, Balbriggan Community College.

Marine Institute

Biological and Ecological -Charmaigne O'Connor, Carol O'Donnell, The Impact Of The Extraction Of Water From Lough Ree To Dublin, St Joseph's College, Athlone.

Patents Office

Technology -Eoin Colgan, Smart Bike, Abbey Christian Brothers Gs - Newry.

Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland

Technology -Henrik Bruesecke, An Investigation Into The Use Of Americium 241 Radiation As A Storage Device For A Rom Disc, St Columba's Comprehensive School - Glenties.

Road Safety Authority

Technology -Clive Helen, Daniel Schuston, Killian Doyle, Limiting Deaths On Our Roads The Development Of An Automatic Wirelessly Controlled Speed Limiter, Bandon Grammar School.

Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

Social and Behavioural Sciences -Derek Nally, Student Posture And The School Chair, Gairmscoil Mhuire - Athenry.

Safefood

Biological and Ecological -Emma Hennessy, An Investigation Into Bacterial Growth On Drinks Cans And The Most Effective Way Of Cleaning Drinks Cans, Scoil Mhuire - Ennistymon.

Science for Development Special Award, sponsored by Self Help and Irish Aid

Technology -Tara McGrath, Novel Hybrid Pressure Stove, Presentation Secondary School - Loughboy.

Science Foundation Ireland , Technology

Technology -David McCarthy, Variation On Single Instruction Computer, Christian Brothers Secondary School - Midleton.

Science Foundation Ireland, Biology and Ecology

Biological and Ecological -Shauna Leahy, Stephanie Archer, Finding New Antimicrobials, Presentation Secondary School - Cork.

The Health Research Board

Technology -Alan Byrne, The Use Of Sensors To Help The Visually Impaired, Deansrath Community College - Clondalkin.

Anna Keane, Hannah Sioux Daly,Is This Making You Yawn?, The Teresian School - Donnybrook; Eibhleann Ni Dhiarmada, Miriam Ni Shuilleabhain, Staidear Ar An Nasc Idir Bhearnai Sna Scileanna Luaileacha Agus Deachrachtai Foghlama, Coláiste Iosagáin - Dublin; Jana Foxe, Anahita Taatefi, How Technology Affects Young People, St Louis High School - Rathmines; Caoimhe Jauch, Claire Daly, Louise Daly, An dearcadh agus an iompar atá ag tiománaithe riomh luasteorainneacha, Colaiste Daibheid - Cork.

Individual: Elizabeth Swanwick, Saving Energy: What Is It Worth?, Alexandra College - Milltown; Sadhbh Soper Ni Chafraidh, Motivating Pupil Performance- Which Is More Effective, Higher Or Lower School Exam Results?, The High School - Rathgar; Roisin Nic Eachmharcaigh, Nósanna Hiodraítiú I Measc Fir Agus Mna Spórtúil I Dhún Na Ngall, Coláiste Ailigh - Donegal; Laura Breslin, Pre-Sleep Activities And Concentration Levels The Next Day, Naomh Iosaef - Caisleán An Bharraigh; Nathan Feeney, The Breakfast Club, Community School - Leitrim; Derek Nally, Student Posture And The School Chair, Gairmscoil Mhuire - Athenry.

Senior

Group: Peter Joyce, Michael Mitchell, Tara Nolan, Does Brain Lateralization Affect Natural Ability?, Presentation College - Athenry; Ciara Higgins, Ciara Kavanagh, Megan White, Physics In A Flash!, Dominican College (Wicklow); John Courtney, Ger Dunne, Can Your Eye Lie - An Investigation Into The Reliability Of The Eyewitness In Assisting In Crime Solving?, Balbriggan Community College; Matthew McCann, Scott Baker, Does Sound Increase Emotional Responses To Frightening Films?, Salesian College - Celbridge; Alicia O' Leary, SinéAd Murphy, Laura Tattan, Multitasking - Are Woman As Good As They Think?, St Aloysius College - Carrigtwohill; Amanda Keegan, Lydia Flynn, Eoin Rogers, The Impact Of Musical Tastes On Social Acceptance Among Teenagers, Pobail Scoil Naomh Coilm Cille - Knocklyon; Natalie Coughlan, Katie O Connell,An Investigation Into The Effectiveness Of The Who Wants To Be A Word Millionaire, Davis College - Mallow; Keri Faloon, Aoife Mc Ardle, The Effects Of Lifestyle On The Sleep Pattern Of Young People, St Louis Secondary School Dundalk.

Individual: Martin O'Shea, The Effects Of Different Styles Of Music On Work Performance, Lucan Community College; Ciara Mitchell, How Style Influences People First Impressions, Loreto College (Foxrock).

Technology

Junior

Group: Patrick Orr, Hamza Khan, Ros Lynch,How Effective Is Sun cream, Sandford Park School Ltd - Ranelagh; Francis Murphy, Colm Keenan, Exhume A Fume, Abbey Christian Brothers Gs - Newry; Grainne Bucke, Gemma Bucke, Hypoglycemia Early Detection Alert, Desmond College - Newcastle West.

Individual: Andrej Pacher, 4-D Gaming System, Rockbrook Park School - Rathfarnham; Callum O'Brien,Effect Of Different Coloured Light On Growth Of Cress, St Andrews College - Blackrock.

Intermediate

Group: Alexandra Carey, Jane Aston, The Pivoting Ramp Generator (PRG), Christ King Girls Sec. School - Cork; Clive Helen, Daniel Schuston, Killian Doyle, Limiting Deaths On Our Roads: The Development Of An Automatic Wirelessly Controlled Speed Limiter, Bandon Grammar School; Fiachna Mac Murchú, Shane Breathnach, Bio-Fuel Jet Engine, Meánscoil San Nioclás - Rinn O gCuanach; Mark Millar, Ryan Walsh, Gaswatch, Abbey Christian Brothers Gs - Newry; Roisin Ni Ghallachoir, Orla Core, An Féidir Linn An Gúthán Phóca A Luchtú Agus Muid Ag Rothaíocht?, Scoil Chaitriona - Glasnaíon; Stephen O'Brien, David Cahillane, Conor Geary, Bus Black Box, Blackwater Community School - Lismore.

Senior

Group: Christopher Harte, Micheal Morgan, Guitar Tutor, Abbey Christian Brothers Gs - Newry; Declan O'Brien, Niall Ahearne, David Cahill, Tired Of Road Deaths? Here's A Colourful Solution, Blackwater Community School - Lismore.

Individual: Eric Higgins, Detection Of Vehicle Lighting Faults And Improved Lighting Systems, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal - Blarney; Alan Byrne, The Use Of Sensors To Help The Visually Impaired, Deansrath Community College - Clondalkin.