Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has congratulated the Killarney students who won prizes at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Students from St Brigid’s Secondary School Killarney were among the list of national winners at the virtual awards ceremony last Friday.

On Monday Minster Foley today met students from Kerry schools to congratulate them on winning an impressive 11 prizes at this year’s contest.

Tarbert Comprehensive School, Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, and Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine Kenmare also won awards in the national competition.

Two of the 11 award winners represented St Brigid’s.

“In Kerry, we have a proud record at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and I would like to congratulate every student who took part in this year’s competition.
“I am always in awe at the creativity, ingenuity and breadth of vision displayed by the entries and this year’s cohort did not disappoint,” said Minister Foley.

“To receive a total of 11 awards and commendations is a phenomenal achievement in a competition which has such a high standard. Well done to you all.
“I would also like to acknowledge all of the teachers and mentors who also give so generously of their time and expertise to support all of these students on their journey. Thank you to the parents and families for your unwavering support.”

St. Brigid's Secondary School students Olivia Gaffey and Clodagh Lucey were Highly Commended for their project: ‘What factors influence the perceived rate of exertion on students?’

Keira Geaney and Abbie O’Sullivan, also from St Brigid’s Secondary won a display award for their project ‘My Carbon Buddy’.