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Clare students enjoyed success at this year's BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin.
A total of nineteen projects from the Banner County were showcased - five of which won prizes over the four-day event which attracted huge crowds.
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Over 4,000 students from across the country entered the competition with a total of 550 projects qualifying.
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The overall winners of the 61st BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition were Sisters Ciara Murphy age 17, Saoirse Murphy age 15, and Laoise Murphy age 12 from Presentation Secondary School Tralee in Kerry.
They won the top prize with their project, ACT (Aid Care Treat): App-timising emergency response.
ACT is a medical assistance app designed to support emergency healthcare responses. It integrates crucial features to provide swift and effective aid during critical situations. This is the second year this project has been recognised at the exhibition having previously been awarded Runner-Up Group in 2024.
PICTURES: Fennell Photography
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