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FOREWORD Science as a school subject has come a long way from the dull repetition of physical experiments or the production of noxious gases. A glance through any of the exhibition brochures of past years will reveal that today's students have not been slow to grasp the new opportunities opened to them by the broadening of the scientific curriculum.

The range and nature of the projects undertaken reflect a growing awareness of the increasingly important part that science is playing in Irish life.

A good deal of the credit for this encouraging situation must go to our educational authorities, and to many distinguished and gifted teachers. In a field where re-evaluation is a continuous process, the young scientist needs informed and sympathetic guidance.

The number, quality and range of entries for the Young Scientists' Exhibition over the years afford evidence of the high degree of cooperation and sympathy that exists between student and teacher.

Prize money amounting to ÂŁ1,730 will be available to forty-five competitors in this year's exhibition. It is a pity that in an exhibition such as this, not everyone can win prizes. The line that separates the prizewinner from the runner-up is often very fine, and while it is only human to feel disappointment, participation alone can be its own reward-in terms of ideas exchanged with visitors and fellow exhibitors, and new projects suggested which may prove the prize-winner of future exhibitions. Participation in the Young Scientists' Exhibition is education in its fullest sense-allied to the knowledge that each and every competitor, winner or not, is contributing to the success of an exciting and very important event in the calendar of Irish students.

In conclusion, I wish again to thank the judges, without whose difficult and painstaking work the exhibition could not have achieved its acknowledged success and value. We all continue in their debt.

4xR'Aayw' Director and Chief Executive

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JUDGES

Mar abhar scoile thainig an Eolaiocht bealach fada o aithris leadranach ar thurgnaimh fhisiciOla no ar thairgeadh gasanna breana.

Leireodh spleachadh ar aon cheann de na leabhrain taispeantais le blianta beaga anuas nach raibh aon mhoill ar mhic leinn na linne seo glacadh le na deiseanna a tugadh doibh de bharr leathn0 an churaclaim eolaiochta. Feictear in eagsulacht agus i gcineal na dtionscnamh a ndeachthas ina mbun, fas na tuisceana do thabhacht mheadaithe phairt na heolaiochta i saol na hi`ireann.

Chairman : Mr. N. G . Weldon, Secretary and General Manager Corporate Affairs, Aer Lingus-Irish.

Secretary: Margaret Coyne, Air Education Officer, Aer Lingus-Irish.

Panel: Biology: Dr. J. Bracken , University College, Dublin.

Dr. J. J . Duggan, An Foras Taluntais, Kinsealy.

Dr. Margaret Duhig.

Mr. M. Langan, Department of Education.

Mr. Con Murphy.

Miss G . Roche, National Museum.

Miss M . Scannell, National Botanic Gardens.

Miss F. Doherty, College of Technology, Kevin Street.

Dr. B. L. Powell, Trinity College Dublin.

Caithfear a Ian den chreidiOint as an staid spreaguil seo a thabhairt dar n-udarais oideachais, agus don iomad muinteoiri cluiteacha eirimiula. I reimse leinn ina mbionn an athmheast6ireacht ar siul de shior, bionn ga ag an 6g-eolai le treoir oilte thuisceanach. Lion, feabhas agus eagsulacht iontralacha do Thaispeantas na nbg-Eolaithe i rith na mblianta, is fianaise iad ar mheid an chomhoibrithe is na comhthuisceana ata ann idir an mac leinn agus a mhOinteoir.

Biochemistry: Professor P. Moore, Eastern Health Board.

Professor M. G. Harrington , University College Dublin.

Dr. R. Letters , Arthur Guinness, Son & Co., ( Dublin) Ltd. Dr. R. P . Towers, St. Vincent ' s Hospital, Dublin.

Dr. P. Wilson, Trinity College, Dublin

Beidh ÂŁ1,730 san iomlan ar fail mar dhuaisairgead do chOigear is daichead iomaitheoir i dtaispeantas na bliana seo. Is trua e, i dtaispeantas mar a seo, each feidir le gach einne duaiseanna a bhaint. Go ri-mhinic is an-chaol an line a idirdhealaionn an duaiseoir on tanaiste, agus ce gur den daonnacht e dioma a bheith ar dhuine, d'fheadfai luach saothair a fhail on rannphairtiocht fein-6 thaobh mhalartu smaointe le cuarteoiri agus le comhthaispeantoiri, agus 6 thaobh thionscnaimh nua a mholfai doibh agus a thuillfeadh duais, b'fheidir, i dtaispeantais amach anseo.

Is oideachas sa cheill is fairsinge a bheith pairteach i dTaispeantas na nOg-Eolaithemar aon leis an eolas go bhfuil gach iomaitheoir deireanach, biodh an bua aige no na biodh, ag cabhrO le rath ocaid chorraitheach an-tabhachtach i bhfeilire mhic leinn na hEireann.

Chemistry: Dr. R. J. Nichol, Institute for Industrial Research & Standards.

Dr. P. Start, University College Dublin.

Dr. D. M. X. Donnelly, University College, Dublin.

Dr. D. Keogh, Irish Meat Packers.

Sociology: Professor J. A. Jackson, The Queen's University of Belfast.

Dr. Cyril White, University College, Dublin.

Mr. D. McCluskey, University College, Dublin.

Dr. T. O'Carroll, University College, Cork.

Miss P. Faughnan, University College, Dublin.

Miss C. Kelleher, An Foras TalOntais,

Sandymount Avenue.

Physics: Rev. Fr. P. Burke, University College, Dublin.

Mar fhocal scoir, is mian liom buiochas a ghabhail aris le na moltoiri, narbh fheidir an rath is an tairbhe a admhaitear a bheith leis an taispeantas a bhaint amach in eagmais a ndian-oibre cOramai. Leanaimid go leir faoi chomaoin acu.

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Dr. O. M. White, Ulster College, The Northern Ireland Polytechnic.

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Mr. C. P. O'Toole, Institute for Industrial Research and Standards.

Mr. P. Doherty, Radio Telefis Eireann.

Dr. J. White, University College, Dublin.

Dr. B. Scaife, Trinity College, Dublin.

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Mathematics: Professor J. R. Timoney, University College, Dublin.

Dr. J. MacAirt, Trinity College, Dublin.

Dr. D. Judge, University College, Dublin.

Professor B. H. Murdoch, Trinity College, Dublin.

Professor T. D. Spearman, Trinity College, Dublin.

Geography and Geology: Professor L. Smith, University College, Dublin.

Dr. M. Dillon, St. Patrick's Training College.

Dr. Barbara Miller.

Mr. F. H . Aalen, Trinity College, Dublin.

Dr. H. R. Cathcart, New University of Ulster, Coleraine.

Dr. C. J. Stillman, Trinity College, Dublin.

GENERAL INFORMATION Administration Office The Administration Office is on the right of the Main Entrance.

Telephones On the left of the Main Entrance adjoining the Post Office.

Luncheons, Teas and Refreshments Available in the Pine Room on the right of the Main Hall.

Cloakroom, Toilets etc.

Off the Main Hall.

Hours of Opening Friday, January 4th Saturday, January 5th ..

Sunday, January 6th

15.00 hrs. to 20.00 hrs.

11.00 hrs. to 20.00 hrs.

11.00 hrs. to 20.00 hrs.

Admission Charges Adults Students Special group rates are available.

20p 5p

AGE GROUPS Junior Section: Over 12 and not more than 15 years of age on September 30th 1973.

Senior Section: Over 15 and not more than 18 years of age on September 30th, 1973.

LATE CANCELLATIONS Due to late notification of withdrawal, certain projects which have been included in this catalogue will not be on display in the exhibition hall.

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FEATURE DISPLAY Computing in Schools This is an exhibition of some of the ways in which various computers are used for training at Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, and at other schools in Ireland.

The exhibition will include demonstrations of Portora's teletype terminal and a terminal borrowed from University College Dublin, on line to the UCD computer at Belfield, as well as demonstrations of other computing equipment.

During the exhibition the pupils from Portora Royal School and the Vocational School, Wicklow, will demonstrate interactive working of computers in Ireland and Britain. They will analyse various aspects of the entries and the results of previous Young Scientists Exhibitions and they will undertake to solve a range of other problems as may be suggested by the visiting public.

Junior Section-Girls Stand No. Behan, Ann M

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St. Louis' High School Rathmines, Dublin 6.

Pollution in the river Liffey with special reference to salmon life in the river.

Loreto Convent Kilkenny.

An analytical study of the common nettle.

2 Bergin, Carolyn

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

A study of the changes brought about in organic matter and soil as a result of passing through the alimentary canal of an earthworm.

Presentation Convent, Browne, Ann Portlaoise.

To study the effects of household detergents on bog plants.

Loreto College, Brown, Niamh St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.

Cats-their features and habits.

Breen, Marie

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Biology

Loreto College, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.

An investigation of the insects and other forms of life present on ivy.

Convent of Mercy, Carroll, Annette F Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

An analysis of bacteria.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Cronin, Margaret Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of the learning ability of animals.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Cronin, Mary Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of antibiotics from the soil.

Loreto College, Devlin, Madeleine St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.

An investigation of plant and animal life present in a lake in the Phoenix Park.

St. Mary's College, Dolly, Jacinta D Naas, Co. Kildare.

A biological study of bees.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Dooney, Jill Mount Anville Road, Dublin 14.

A detailed study of soil composition and its effect on various plants.

Butler, Irene

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Stand No. Holy Faith Convent, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

The study of small fish, plants and animals in the sea and on the sea bed.

St. Mary's College, 14 Dowling, Marion E Naas, Co. Kildare.

A biological study of dogs.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 15 Egan, Elizabeth Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

The effects of man on the environment.

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A plan for a woodland nature reserve.

Enright, Eileen

Loreto College, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.

The identification of different species of planaria in the Grand Canal and experiments thereon.

18 Garvey, Denise St. Patrick's Comprehensive School, Shannon, Co. Clare.

Growing flowers from bulbs.

St. Mary's College, 19 Glenny, Marion B Naas, Co. Kildare.

Studying various plants and their habits.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 20 Hanifin, Grace Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of eggshells.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 21 Horan, Nora Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of crows.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 22 Hughes, Marie F Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

To discover the effect of ultrasonic sound

17 Finlay, Margaret

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on bacteria.

Keegan, Caroline

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

Studying poisonous fungi.

Loreto Convent, Kehoe, Clare Kilkenny.

To trace the evolution of the horse.

St. Mary's College, Kelly, Anne Naas, Co. Kildare.

The life cycle of snakes.

Notre Dame des Missions Knowles, Karen M Churchtown, Dublin 14.

A story of insect galls.

St. Mary's College, Lawler, Ursula Naas, Co. Kildare.

Butterflies-a detailed study.

St. Mary's College, Lloyd, Kim D Naas, Co. Kildare.

Insects-their habits, feeding and social behaviour.

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Lyne, Eileen

A study of water relations and plants.

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

To discover the reason for the size of the blind spot in a bird's eye.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 31 Mahon, Margaret Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Studying the effects of the use of excess fertilizers on plant life.

Loreto College, 32 McAteer, Anne J. Milford, Co. Donegal.

An investigation into the possibility of earthworms and other invertebrates existing in an oxygen-free environment.

Holy Faith Convent, 33 McMahon, Fionnuala J Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

A study of pollution in Co. Wicklow.

Loreto Convent, 34 Muldowney, Annette Kilkenny.

A study of the differences in soil from different loci with special reference to soil from around trees.

St. Paul's School, 35 O'Brien, Maeve Greenhiils, Dublin 12.

A plant growth study.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 36 O'Callaghan, Margaret Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Insects-establishing their colour preferences.

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Mackey, Anna

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O'Donohoe, Maria B

St. Louis' High School, Rathmines, Dublin 6.

An examination of various cacti plants for habitats, food value and as a commercial product.

38 O'Neill, Anita Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

An examination of the different fauna found in open grassland, lawn and playing field.

St. Mary's College, 39 O'Reilly, Sally Ann Naas, Co. Kildare Pond life-fish, birds and animals that live in and around a pond.

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O'Shaughnessy, Janet M

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Dominican Convent, Cabra, Dublin 7.

A study of selected animals in the Zoological gardens.

Ryan, Eileen E St. Joseph's Sec. School, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary Descriptions of various birds and their eggs.

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Scully, Helena K

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Shine, Jacinta

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

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A study of birds of prey.

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Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

A study of the theory of evolution based on fossil records.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Stakelum, Anne L Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary.

A study of fungi, what they are and what they live by.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Tarrant, Evelyn Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Adaptations on a rocky seashore.

Convent of Mercy, Walsh, Joann M Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

To discover why cows do not walk in straight lines.

Our Lady's School, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow.

An investigation into the feeding habits of some selected animals.

Winston, Sharon

Biology

Bitheolaiocht

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Roebuck, Dublin 14.

Animal evolution.

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Newtown School, Waterford.

The growth of bacteria under conditions of artificial vibration.

St. Joseph's C.B.S., 49 Bogue, Robert Drogheda, Co. Louth.

A study of bird life in a selected locality in Co. Louth.

St. Joseph's C.B.S., 50 Conry, Peter Drogheda, Co. Louth.

A study of prawns, particularly those available off Clogherhead, Co. Louth.

St. Vincent's, C.B.S., 51 Creagh, Peadar Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A biological study of fish.

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Technical School Ringsend, Dublin 4.

A study of the sea shore in the locality of Ringsend.

St. Colman's College, Duffy, Lawrence Newry, Co. Down.

To investigate water uptake and transpiration rates in various parts of the ivy plant.

St. John's College, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.

Life in the river Liffey under microscope.

Kennedy, Damian

St. Vincent's, C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A study of budgies-breeding and feeding.

Technical School, 60 Lawless, Andrew Ringsend, Dublin 4.

A study of prehistoric animals.

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Junior Section-Boys

48 Bell, Andrew

Newtown School, Waterford.

To study the growth in quantity and quality of bacteria and fungi under infra-red rays.

St. Colman's College, Hanna, Colman Newry, Co. Down.

To compare animal cells with plant cells.

St. Joseph's, C.B.S., Heyenga, Gerard Drogheda, Co. Louth.

A study of the fauna and flora in an area of Co. Louth.

La Salle College, Hurley, Brian A

St. Michael's Grammar School, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

To Investigate the burrowing behaviour of blowfly larvae.

Maguire, Francis

St. Vincent's, C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A study of the shore-birds of Dublin Bay.

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St. Comgall's Sec. School Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

Pollution of an urban and rural district In Co. Fermanagh.

St. Colman's College, McKee, Francis Newry, Co. Down.

Wild animals and their problems.

McCaffrey, Damien K

St. Michael's Grammar School Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

To determine the degree of air pollution in different areas by observing rate of leaf fall.

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McKiernan, Patrick

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McNally, Eugene

Delaney, Christy

St. Colman's College, Newry, Co. Down.

To observe the behaviour of a lake-side plant.

Colbiste Mhuire, Cearn6g Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath.

Fungi a fh â‚Źsann ar cach-b6.

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Stand No. 63

Wilson's Hospital, Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath.

Murphy, Ian

To study Shoveler found at Lough Owel in certain seasons.

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St. Vincent's, C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A study of mice to see how they survive with varied diets.

St. Columba's College, Nelson, Mark Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

A study of the daisy.

Colaiste Mhuire, 0 Briain, Micheal Cearn6g Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath.

1=anacha oilean Bhaile na gCorr.

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Murtagh, Kevin

C.B.S., Artane, Dublin 5.

Pollution of air, sea, rivers, soil and nature with special reference to the effect on animal life.

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O'Brien John

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6 Cleirigh, Ronan

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6 Cribin, Micheal

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6 Donnagain, Ciaran

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Staidear ar an mbroc i gcoill Santraibh.

Scoil E6in Naofa, O'Donoghue, Stephen Sawmill Street, Cork.

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To discover which soil temperatures are preferred by earthworms.

Vocational School, Rynne, Michael Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

The effect of polluted water on plants which grow nearby.

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Turner, Herbert

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Wallace, Paul

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Weafer, Michael

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Colaiste Mhuire, Cearn6g Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath.

Fungi i bPairc an Fhionnuisce.

Colaiste Mhuire, Cearn6g Pharnell, Baffle Atha Cliath.

Stadeir ar cn6anna Eire agus iad a chuir i gcomparaid le cn6anna i dtiorta eile.

Colaiste Mhuire, Cearn6g Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath.

Technical School, Ringsend, Dublin 4.

To examine the problem of animal extinction.

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

To study the life-cycle and habits of the Irish pigmy shrew.

Technical School, Ringsend, Dublin 4.

To study early life up to the Dinosaurs.

St. Benildus College, Kilmacud Road, Dublin 14.

White, Owen

To investigate the effect of pollutants on plant life.

The High School, White, Shane Rathgar, Dublin 6.

A study of the fresh water crayfish, Astacus pallipes in Lough Derravaragh, Co. Westmeath.

Biology

Bitheolaiocht

Senior Section-Girls Regional Training College, Carlow.

To estimate the heritability of speed in greyhounds.

St. Joseph's Sec. School.

84 Cronin, Breda Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of Irish spurge, its ecology and toxicity.

Presentation Convent, 85 Culleton, Mary Wexford.

To study the soil, vegetation, and plants of a sandpit.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 86 Geaney, Bernadette Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A comparative study of the activity of soil micro-organisms.

Alexandra College, 87 Hemmens, Susan E Milltown, Dublin 6.

An investigation of slime moulds.

Scoil Mhuire, 88 Hewetson, Ann H Wellington Rd, Cork.

Investigation and identification of household fungi.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 89 Luddy, Una Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

An investigation into the purification of the mussel (mytilus edulis) and a look at the destruction caused by the scavengers, crabs and starfish.

St, Joseph's Sec. School, 90 Lyons, Philomena Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

The phosphorus cycle.

St. Mary's College, 91 McCarthy, Maeve Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of microbes-destruction, uses and types.

Dominican Convent, 92 McKeon, Sarah Cabra, Dublin 7.

A study of horses hooves.

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Conroy, Dorothy N

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Stand No. Technical College, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary.

A study of cells.

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St. Paul's Sec. School, Greenhills, Dublin 12.

An ecological survey of a fresh-water system in both rural and urban locations.

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McLoughlin, Mary

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McLoughlin, Geraldine

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McMahon, Joan M

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Convent of Mercy, Kells, Co. Meath.

A study of the occurrence of potato cyst eelworm in an area of Co. Meath.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Nolan, Carmel Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

How plants serve mankind.

Presentation Convent, O'Cooney, Grace M Portlaoise, Co. Laoise.

To study the effect of various stimuli on identified spider species.

Presentation Convent, Sheehan, Pauline M Bandon, Co. Cork.

To investigate the causes of abortion in cows.

Convent of Mercy, Woodcock, Mary B Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

An investigation of the factors which influence increase in weight in cattle fed on silage in standard silo pits, with particular reference to mineral deficiency in the soil.

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Anglim, James

Vocational School, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

A study of some common plants and animals as they occur in different soil types.

La Salle College, Roebuck, Dublin 14.

To ascertain if tea leaves affect the growth of plants.

Our Lady's Sec. School 102 Brohan, Brendan P Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

Experiments in colour vision and an examination of the Helmholtz three colour theory.

St. Vincent's, C.B.S., 103 Connaughton, David P Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

The effect of insecticide and weed killer in the soil on plant life.

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A study of ants.

Our Lady's Sec. School Duffy, Gerard A Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

Parasites-diet and control.

St. Augustine's College, Griffin, Eamon G Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Pollution-its effects on fish and plant life in and around Dungarvan Bay. Central Technical School, Fitzmaurice, John Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Trees-a detailed study.

Franciscan College, Harkin, Kieran Gormanston, Co. Meath.

The adaptation of fruit flies to environment.

Blackrock College, Kelly, David Co. Dublin.

A study of changes in marine life on Sandymount strand.

Vocational School, Kenny, Liam Stillorgan Road, Co. Dublin.

Breeding tropical fish.

Colaiste Mhuire, MacLochlainn, Cdilln Cearnbg Pharnell, Baffle Atha Cliath.

An eifeacht ag toscal ar imirce 6anlaith ag Baile na gCorr.

Bitheolalocht

Biology

Technical School Ringsend, Dublin 4.

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Bailey, David P

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Vocational School, Battery Road, Longford.

A study of animals and their feeding habits.

Coliiste Mhuire, 6 Ceallaigh, Piarais Cearndg Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath.

Tionchar toscal airithe air-m.s. aimsear.

Colhiste Mhuire, 6 Fearghail, Aengus Cearnog Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath.

Tionchar solais ar phlandal lae-fhada agus lae-ghearra-agus a thabhacht i gcOrsai talmhaiochta in Eirinn.

Mimnagh, Sean B

Vocational School, Bandon, Co. Cork.

The effects of different coloured artificial lighting on plant growth.

St. Peter's College, Purcell, David Wexford.

O'Mahony, Cornelious

A study of spiders in gorse.

Templeogue College, Scanlan, John Dublin 6.

An ecological survey of a new lake.

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Biochemistry

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Bithcheimic

Junior Section-Girls

Murphy, Deirdre

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Murphy, Mary

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O'Leary, Alice

Stand No. 118

Brennan , Carmel

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

To discover why rhubarb leaves are poisonous and rhubarb stalks are not.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

The common cold.

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Cronin, Bridget

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Donovan, Sheila

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, Migraine-a look at its causes.

Loreto High School, Doyle, Alison Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

A study of dental health.

St. Louis' High School, Enright, Helen Rathmines, Dublin 6.

An investigation of nettle stings and the action of the dock leaf on the sting.

St. Vincent's Sec. School, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

A study of hair.

Hamill, Joan

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

A study of salivary digestion in different mammals.

Mary Immaculate Sec. School, Keane, Mary Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare.

An investigation of the harmful effects of smoking on health.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Kennedy, Eileen Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary.

A detailed study of diabetes.

Hyland, Anne

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of warts.

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St. Paul's Sec. School, Greenhilis, Dublin 12.

A project on diabetes.

St. Mary's College, Mahon, Anne Naas, Co. Kildare.

To estimate the effect of over eating on health.

Magrane, Gwendolene

Our Lady's Grove, Clonskea, Dublin 14.

To show how man's athletic capabilities have improved over the ages.

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Loreto College, Milford, Co. Donegal.

An attempt to discover the causes of certain allergies.

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

To find a use for industrial yeast-by product of brewing-with a view to producing food stuffs.

Loreto Convent, O'Shea, Siobhan Kilkenny.

A study of emotional reactions in class companions to see if similar stimuli cause similar effects.

St. Eugene's Sec. School, Swift, Catherine Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

To discover rate of energy turnover for some common activities.

St. Mary's College, Vickers, Patricia Naas, Co. Kildare.

The effect of smoking on the lungs.

Loreto High School, Wa/she, Siobhan Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

An investigation into the diet of a selected group of girls to establish if the diet contains sufficient carbohydrates, protein, etc.

The Teresian School, Woods, Penelope Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4.

A microbiological analysis of meat.

Biochemistry

Bithcheimic

Junior Section-Boys Vocational School, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

To observe the effects of different diets on rabbits.

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Mullane, Edward

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Nichol, Peter

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O'Higgins, Co/m

Morrison, Fiona

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

A comparative study of blood in different mammals.

Holy Faith Convent, Greystones , Co. Wicklow.

To show the effect of tobacco tar on plants and human beings.

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Mullan, Mary

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La Salle College, Roebuck, Dublin 14.

A study of the decay of food.

La Salle College, Roebuck, Dublin 14.

An analysis of hamburgers for starch content, minerals and protein.

Ballinafad College, To/an, James Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

A study of vitamins.

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Senior Section-Girls

Loreto Convent, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

A study of a skin disease called psoriasis.

Tough, Clare

Stand No. 144

Brooks, Maria

Holy Faith Convent, Clontarf, Dublin 3.

To discover the effects of electricity on the human brain.

145

Convent F.C.J., Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of changes in nutrition in the last two generations and an analysis of resulting food cycles.

Convent F.C.J., Laurel Hill, Limerick.

To study herbs used for medicinal and healing purposes and to present a collection of recipes for the preparation of these herbal remedies.

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Curtain, Carolyn

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Forristal, Terry

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for improvements.

Funder, Sabine

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Hogan, Bernadette

St. Paul's Sec. School, Greenhills, Dublin 12.

World food problems and suggestions Loreto Convent, Wexford.

A detailed study of cancer.

Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

A study of protein values in food and the effect of cooking on the protein.

Alexandra College, Milltown, Dublin 6.

The effect of dock leaves on a nettle sting.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 151 O'Keeffe, Clara Castleisland Co. Kerry.

Varicose veins-a look at their causes and treatment.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, 152 O'Malley, Christine Mount Anville Rd., Dublin 14.

A study of the dominant eye and hand with reference to heredity and interrelation.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 153 O'Sullivan, Eileen Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of fermentation.

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Johnson, Amanda

Loreto College, Milford, Co. Donegal.

A study of the possible dangers involved in over-dependence on common remedies, tonics and beverages.

Convent of Mercy, Teehan, Ruth Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

To produce herbal beverages and to analyse them.

Bithcheimic

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Creggan, Co. Derry.

An investigation of the dangers of chemical additives added to modern foods.

Vocational School, 158 Hand, Kevin Inchicore, Dublin 8.

To examine the senses with particular reference to their limitations.

Blackrock College, 159 Hynds, Patrick Co. Dublin.

An investigation into the causes, preventions and cures of heart disease.

High School, 160 Lee, Edward Rathgar, Dublin 6.

An electrical water sterilizer and the various effects of electricity on bacteria.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 161 Maguire, Thomas Fairview, Dublin 3.

Genetics in mice and men.

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Diver, Paul

162

McMullan, Frank

St. Patrick's High School, Downpatrick, Co. Down.

An investigation into the effects of external stimuli on brain rhythms using an electroencephalogram.

Rockwell College, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

The kidney and how it works chemically.

163 Molony, Raymond

St. Patrick's High School, Downpatrick, Co. Down.

To discover if individuals can use visual or audio feedback to improve control of their body and if the extent of ability to use this technique is a characteristic peculiar to an individual.

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Rice, Karl

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Rossiter, Nicholas

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Sheridan, Patrick

Sharkey, Sabina

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

Cathelese in cold blooded animals.

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

To discover the protein content by analysis and possible commercial uses of gorse.

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Tracey, Patrick J

St. Michael's Grammar School, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

To establish if ultra-sonics stimulate hormone production or inhibition, so that plants may reach heights much above that of a control set.

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169

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

To demonstrate that valuable sources of raw materials are allowed to go to loss.

Loreto Convent, Nolan, Eleanor Kilkenny.

Solving the problem of accumulated waste.

Holy Faith Convent, O'Brien, Mary-Jane Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

A study of cosmetics.

Convent of Mercy, O'Keane, Veronica Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

CaCo3 in its many different forms particularly lime and limestone.

St. Louis' High School, Ryan, Patricia A Rathmines, Dublin 6.

To discover the effectiveness of selected deodorants in preventing bacterial action.

St. Louis' High School, Stokes, Siobhan M Rathmines, Dublin 6.

An investigation of lead pollution in the Clondalkin area of Co. Dublin.

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Newtown School, Waterford.

Finding the ideal match flame.

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St Comgall's School, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

The effects of heat on fabrics, their elastibility and wear resistance.

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Malone, Geraldine

Chemistry

Christian Brothers College, McCurtain Street, Cork.

A survey of coastal pollution caused by plastics around Cork harbour Drimnagh Castle School, 182 Pollard, David Dublin 12.

A survey of the pollution in Dublin

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O'Reilly, David R

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Power, Gerald

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St. Eugene's Sec. School, Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

A study of water from various parts of Fermanagh.

Scoil na mBrdithre, De Paor, Sean Lios MOr, Co. Port Lairge.

A study of pollution due to industrial development in a number of selected towns.

Mount Mercy School, Bishopstown, Co. Cork.

To isolate and identify the coloured chemicals added to various Irish foods.

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Duggan, Jennifer

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Kelly, Maureen

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Magrane, Grainne

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Mannion, Kathleen

Ceimic

Courtney, Philip

Glasheen Sec. School, Glasheen Road, Cork.

The construction and operation of a distillery in a science laboratory

Ceimic Chemistry Senior Section-Girls

Junior Section-Boys 175

St Comgall's Sec. School, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

The effect of heat on materials with special reference to plastic compounds.

La Salle College, Martin, Tim G Roebuck, Dublin 14.

Photography (in general) St Michael's College, McGuinness, Francis J Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

To examine the conditions causing autumnal change in leaf colour and leaf fall; to analyse pigment changes; and to find out if spraying nutrients and/or plant hormones directly on the leaf surface slows down colour change and rate of fall.

Maguire, Dominic

188

Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Research and experiments on the dangers of cosmetics containing chemicals.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Mount Anville Rd., Dublin 14.

A chemical study of water.

Dominican College, Taylors Hill, Galway.

A history of the development of the periodic table of the elements.

McCracken, Clare St. Patrick's Comprehensive School, Shannon, Co. Clare.

Testing the man-made fibre polyester for strength and resistance to staining, chemicals etc.

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Our Lady's School, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow.

A study of the patterns obtained when a biologically active substance is studied by a chromatographic technique.

St. Louis' High School, Miley, Jackie Rathmines, Dublin 6.

Preserving flowers and in particular maintaining the true colour.

200

St. Dominic's High School, Falls Rd., Belfast.

The production of alcohol from many plant sources and an investigation of the

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Morrissey, Rose M

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Traynor, Noreen

St. Louis' High School, Rathmines, Dublin 6.

Toothpastes and their effects in preventing tooth decay.

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St. Vincent's College, Castleknock, Co. Dublin.

To establish if artificial coloring dyes used in foodstuffs are harmful.

College of Technology, Harbison, Gerard Kevin Street, Dublin 2.

An examination of the thermal decomposition with alkali of polysaccharidic material such as wood and paper waste, under varying conditions with a view to establishing the possible presence of useful products.

198

Irwin, Paul

Vocational School, Dundalk.

Chemistry of water- uses in industry.

Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

A study of corrosion.

Dominican Convent, Muckross Park, Dublin 4.

A study of social relationships in the Sandymount area in Dublin.

203

Beaumont, Cliona

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Broe, Ciara

205

Coates, Hilary

206

Coogan, 0/wen M

207

Comerford, Mary J

Doorly, Denis

Herr, Ollan

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Junior Section-Girls

Ballinafad College, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

An investigation into the silicates, with special reference to sodium silicate and chemical gardens.

St. Vincent's College, Dempsey, Joseph A Castleknock, Co. Dublin.

An investigation of the vitamin C content of fruits and synthetic orange juices and the effect that cooking has on this compound.

Carey, Michael J

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Sociology

Senior Section-Boys

194

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

A study of the different methods of finding Avogadro's Number.

Franciscan College, Moore, Paul V Gormanston, Co. Meath.

An examination of the different amounts of chlorophyll present in different leaves and plants, and an examination of the emission spectrums of the different chlorophyll.

Moore, Declan A

Ceimic

Chemistry

193

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

To discover the causes which govern efflorescence in bricks and to find ways of combating this.

St. Eugene's Sec. School, Leonard, Ciaran Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

An investigation into the properties of paints and varnishes.

Lennon, Charles

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of changing attitudes towards fashion.

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of fashion.

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Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Character studies by graphology.

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St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of the changing lives of itinerants in Ireland.

Our Lady's Bower Day School, Con/on, Patricia M Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Place names and their origins in Athlone.

St. Eugene 's Sec. School, Courtney, Ita Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

A social study in a school class.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Cremins, Noreen Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Worry, its causes and cures.

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Cruise, Leonie M

Dominican Convent, Cabra, Dublin 7.

An analysis of the composition of television programmes.

Loreto Convent, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

A survey on the uses of cheese.

Holy Faith Convent, 213 Dalton, Enda Haddington, Rd., Dublin 4.

To determine the advisability of sending mentally handicapped children to a residential school.

Loreto High School, 214 Daly, Breda M Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

A survey to establish if the younger generation is taller than the older generation.

Loreto Convent, 215 Dawson, Ann Kilkenny.

A study of Ireland's social problemscauses and proposed remedies.

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Culliton, Fiona

Loreto High School, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

A study of the water supply scheme in Dublin and district.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Donohue, Mairead Castleisland, Co Kerry.

A study of fingerprints.

Loreto Convent, Dwane, Margaret Kilkenny.

To establish if there is a relationship between national characteristics and religious beliefs.

Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth M Our Lady's Bower Day School, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Pollution and its effects on the lives of people in the Athlone area.

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

To compare the life styles of Indian people to the life styles of Irish people.

Dominican Convent, 225 McSorley, Catherine Muckross Park, Dublin 4.

To establish how aware the public are of disabled persons and their needs.

Loreto High School, 226 Millar, Griinne Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

A survey of children's libraries to establish if they are worthwhile.

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Kelly, Patricia N

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Moore, Jackie

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Digby, Caroline M

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Nolan, Catherine

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An attempt to discover if certain blood groups are common to particular areas of the country.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, O'Callaghan, Catherine Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of traditional Irish music and its contribution to society.

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

To solve the problem of lack of recreational facilities in a selected area of Co. Laois.

233

O'Connor, Maria

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

234

O'Hanlon, Yvonne M

Foley, Cliodhna

221

Hennessy, Deirdre

A study of the changing recreational needs of the growing child.

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Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

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Dominican Convent, Muckross Park, Dublin 4.

An investigation into the causes and effects of automobile accidents.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Murphy, Mary Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

To examine the causes and effects of prejudice.

Loreto Convent, Murphy, Miriam Kilkenny.

An inquiry into the reasons for the migration of our youth from rural areas.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Nevin, Brigid Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.

Advertising and its effects on teenagers.

Vocational School, Battery Rd., Longford.

To observe the differences in fingerprints in a selected group of students and with reference to fingerprinting in crime detection.

Ireland, Brigid

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Shyness and how to overcome it.

Kelliher, Aileen

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

A study of irrational fears and their causes.

Holy Faith Convent, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

To investigate price inflation since the introduction of decimal currency and since Ireland's entry into the E.E.C. St. Mary's College, O'Hou/ihan, Elaine Naas, Co. Kildare.

The attitudes of school children to different school subjects.

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A survey of career ambitions in my class.

O'Neill, Patricia

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Ireland's alcoholic problem-an examination of the underlying causes.

237

O'Reilly, Yvonne M

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O'Shea, Kathleen

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

How to study-requirements and conditions.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, O'Sullivan, Kathleen Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Personality-what it is and how it can be developed.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Regan, Angela Mount Anville Rd., Dublin 14.

A study of Lough Derg with a view to stimulating interest in cruising on the lough.

Loreto High School, Robins, Keara Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

The contribution of the river Dodder to the social and economic life of Dublin.

Sheridan, Catherine

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

St. Vincent' s, C.B.S., Glasnevin , Dublin 9.

Dreams, causes, possible purpose, possible relevance to life and influence on people.

St. Peter's C.B.S., 249 McCauley, James Creggan, Co. Derry.

A social survey of the divided communities in Derry city.

St. Joseph's C.B.S., 250 Mclvor, Patrick Drogheda, Co. Louth.

To determine if Green Shield Stamps are

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worthwhile.

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Road safety, and in particular an Investigation of car tyre types.

St. Joseph's C.B.S., Murphy, Martin Drogheda, Co. Louth.

A survey of television, to estimate its value, if any.

La Salle College, O'Carroll, Kieran Roebuck, Dublin 14.

A study of traffic problems in my neigh-

A study of alcoholism.

bourhood.

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St. Vincent's, C.B.S., Byrne, Niall P Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A study to prove that people's reading habits and entertainment choices are related to their environment.

Christian Brothers School, Portarlington, Co. Laois.

Castles and ancient monuments in Co. Laois.

D'Alton, John M

Scoil EOin Naofa, Sawmill Street, Cork.

To discover the extent of smoking amongst first year school boys and to determine the factors which influence smoking.

Christian Brothers School, Kelly, Rory T Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

A survey to establish the best product for clearing dandruff.

Kilmacud Road, Dublin 14.

Solving the traffic problem in Dublin city centre.

St. Joseph's, C.B.S., Fairview, Dublin 3.

Man and civilization-with special reference to his social development.

Socheolaiocht

Sociology

Senior Section-Girls

Alexandra College, Milltown, Dublin 6.

A study of child behaviour under certain conditions i.e. broken homes

255

Boland, Jane

256

Coady, Maureen

Convent F.C.J.,

Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of the "drop-outs" in the Limerick city area with a special investigation of the attitudes of socially secure people towards them.

Howard, David K

Kenneally, Michael

Benildus College,

Phelan, Bernard

Socheolaiocht

Junior Section-Boys

St. Joseph's C.B.S., Fairview, Dublin 3.

Moran, John M

Convent of Mercy,

257

Coogan, Thomond

258

Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Drinking habits of young people.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Curtin, Mary Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Loss of memory-a study of the circumstances which produce lapses of memory.

259

Daly, Catherine

St. Joseph's Sec. School,

Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Temperament-control of temper, effects of losing one 's temper.

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St. Joseph's Sec. School, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

Daly, Joan

Nervousness-its cause, prevention and cure.

261

Darby, Mary

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273

St Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

An attempt to redesign the site and structure of Dungarvan in an effort to suit the town better to the needs of its inhabitants.

Vocational School, Coriam, Joseph G Glenamaddy, Co. Galway Emigration-a problem which production does not solve.

St Mel's College, Gaughan, Peter Longford.

An examination of events in Northern Ireland as reported by the media and personal reflections on the situation.

St Joseph's C.B.S., Kenneally, Liam G Fairview, Dublin 3.

A detailed study of the history and tactics of our defence forces.

St Augustine's College, Looby, Denis A Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

A study of the system of ground rents in Ireland with particular reference to the Co Waterford area.

De La Salle College, Looby, Paul D Churchtown, Dublin 14.

Problems of the Irish householder.

St. Augustine's College, O'Brien, Eugene P Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

A study of the occult and our interest in it.

St. Joseph's Sec School, Reilly, Patrick Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.

An investigation of the socio-cultural background of clerical students.

Holy Faith Convent, Haddington Road, Dublin 4.

A survey to establish if the colour of a person's hair and eyes affect their choice of colours in clothes.

Ursuline Convent, Waterford.

Reasons for loss of working hours in Waterford industry.

Notre Dame des Missions, Gahan, Aideen Churchtown Road, Dublin 14.

A study of central Dublin with reference to old trades and crafts, buildings and history.

262 Delahunty, Mary T

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264

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266

Our Lady's School, Terenure, Dublin 6.

Music and its role in society.

Presentation Convent, Kelliher, Helen M Killarney, Co. Kerry.

A study of population and housing in a selected area of Co. Kerry.

St. Paul's Sec. School, Keogh, Anne M Greenhills, Dublin 12.

To elucidate patterns of drug addiction in an urban community.

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Garland, Avril

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.

A study of the recreational activities of post primary students in a midland town.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, McCarthy, Geraldine Mount Anville Rd., Dublin 14.

To compare and contrast the attitudes of students in rural schools and urban schools with reference to environment.

267 Lennon, Winifred

Convent of Mercy, Longford.

A study of socialism and its effects on society.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, Quinn, Mary T Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.

An investigation of the agricultural problems of a rural district with a view to finding a possible solution.

Marist Convent, Ross, Mary 0 Tubbercurry, Co Sligo A study of the recently established North Connacht Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd.

St Vincent's C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A study of traffic congestion in north Dublin city.

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280

O'Donnell, Angela

Collins, Michael G

Fisic Physics Junior Section-Girls Secondary School, North Circular Road, Limerick.

Studying the ear in relation to sound defects.

281

Cuddy, Joanna, T

282

O'Brien, Mary

Presentation Secondary School, Carlow.

Electricity with particular reference to the generating station at Portarlington.

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O'Connell, Muirann

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

Keogh , Francis M

296

Lambert, Noel

297

Lee, Gerard J

A study of the cooling rate of liquids with a view to establishing a formula.

Fisic

Physics

Junior Section-Boys 284

Atkinson, John B

285

Practical patterns.

Courtney, Gerard

286

Cullen, Robert J

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uses

St. Peter's College, Wexford. of light interference

St. Eugene's Sec. School, Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

A study of capillarity with special reference to materials used in the building trade.

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

To find the relationship between the area of the wings, the weight and the speed of an aircraft.

Vocational School, Cunningham, Gerard Battery Road, Longford.

To study the feasibility of using heat for the production of electricity.

Curran, John St. Comgall's Sec. School, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

Rockets and orbits.

De La Salle College, Churchtown, Dublin 14. groupings type and Stars-pattern, throughout our galaxy.

Moyle Park College, Fitzgerald, William J Clondalkin, Co. Dublin.

To establish if radio reception is affected by weather conditions and If so could this aid in weather forecasting.

Dalton, Dam/an

Waterpark College, Waterford.

Behaviour of bubbles under various stresses and conditions.

Scoll E6in Naofa, 292 Horgan, William Sawmill Street, Cork.

The uses of magnets with some new Inventions.

Waterpark College, 293 Keatinge, Michael J Waterford.

The Invention of a method of opening inland canal lock gates by harnessing the water power available.

294 Kennelly, Jeremiah B Central Technical School, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Fire hazards in the home-an examination of various household appliances.

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St. Vincent's C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

An investigation of alternative energy resources and new processes of energy generation with a view to the imminent depletion of the world's oil supply.

295

St. Vincent's C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

To study the effect of spatial curvature on spatia-temporal relations.

298

Technical School, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

To establish why car exhausts corrode.

Vocational School (Boys) McGowan, Brendan Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

An investigation into the origin and age of our universe.

299

Molloy, Peter M

300

Moloney, Leo, R

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302

Franciscan College, Gormanston, Co. Meath.

Development of electrical engines.

Christian Brothers School, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

The principle and system of the telephone.

St. Vincent's, C.B.S., Murphy, Declan Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

To demonstrate by the use of five lights what chance a person has of being correct in selection by guessing.

Gonzaga College, Murray, Con or Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

A study of logic gates to illustrate their functions.

Clongowes Wood College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study into the possibilities of a pollution free car.

303

O'Ma//ey, John

304

Ross, Robert

Heenan, John

Methodist College, Malone Road, Belfast.

Reducing the glare of car headlamps using polaroid.

St. Munchin's College, Limerick.

To construct an electronic hygrometer, and to use it to measure the relative humidity of the air.

Colbiste Damhnait, 306 Sweeney, Owen Achill Sound, Co. Mayo.

A model of a hydro-electric station.

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305

Stone, Arthur

307

Fleming, Marie E

Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo.

The measurement of thin slits by observation of diffraction patterns.

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Physics

320

Senior Section-Boys

An investigation of the flight characteristics of various aerofoils and airframe designs under a wide range of climatic conditions.

Stand No. 308 Belton, Sean T

St. Peter's College, Wexford.

Wallace, Brendan J

Vocational School, Battery Road, Longford.

The development of a hydraulic car.

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310

St. Eugene's Sec. School, Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

A solar heating system with associated experiments.

O'Connell Schools, Breen, Michaeld

Boyle, Ma/achy

Dublin 1.

Mathematics

Junior Section-Girls 321

To illustrate Bragg's Law. 311

De La Salle College, Churchtown, Dublin 14.

To measure the effect of gravity on moving objects and to draw conclusions from results.

Byrne, Thomas P

St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny.

The use of a doped phosphor with A.C. currents to provide electroluminisence (E.L.).

Vocational School, 313 McNamee, Derek J Dundrum, Dublin 14.

To construct a device to provide electricity from the sun.

Vocational School, 314 McQuillan, Martin G Dundalk, Co. Louth.

The discoveries and inventions made by Dr. Callan.

312 Lafjln, James

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St. Munchin's College, Limerick.

To construct a Gamman Ray (X-Ray) scintillation detector and its use to identify radio active materials.

O'Connell Schools, Quigley, Eamonn S Dublin 1.

A study of pinhole optical instruments.

St. Munchin's College, Redington, Martin L Limerick.

An attempt to produce electricity by magnetohydrodynamics.

Matamaitic

322

323

324

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of the laws governing mathematics in nature.

Convent F.C.J., Cowhey, Angela M Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of tangram puzzles and the construction of some original cuts.

Colgan, Valerie M

Convent F.C.J., Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of the mathematical ideas involved in certain signs, symbols and flags.

Convent of Mercy, Doyle, Ann W Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

To investigate the Trachtenberg system of mathematics.

Crowley, Helen M

St. Comgall's Sec. School, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

Curves from straight lines.

325

Goodwin, Mary F

326

Keenan, Frances E

327

Polyominoes.

Lunch, Barbara A

328

Martin, Rosaleen

Punch, Edward F

Vocational School, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick.

Distribution and production of electricity in Ireland.

St. Finian's College, Shiels, William P Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

To measure the relative permitivity of air and other gases and hence to estimate the degree of polarity of these molecules.

329

Ross, John

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St. Comgall's Sec. School, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

Convent of Mercy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

The contribution of ancient Egyptians to mathematics.

Convent of Mercy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

A study of the different types of calendars in use today.

Convent F.C.J., McCarthy, Elva M Laurel Hill, Limerick.

An investigation of symmetry as it occurs in nature and in art.

Convent F.C.J., McGann, Nuala M Laurel Hill, Limerick.

To investigate some mathematical puzzles built on the Greek Cross.

St. Comgall's Sec. School, Traynor, Etain Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.

The golden Ratio.

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Junior Section-Boys

McMahon, Catherine

Stand No. 332

St. Mary's College, Galway.

Carroll, Alden P

A study of some of the famous paradoxes and crises in the mathematical world.

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To illustrate the Binary System of numbers.

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Doyle, James A

St. Peter's College, Wexford. treatment of examination

Statistical results in a selected class.

Vocational School, 334 McGarry, Seamus B Battery Road, Longford.

A study of symbolic logic to find its applications to everyday life.

St. James' C.B.S., 335 Murphy, Anthony Dublin 8.

An exploration of the Binary System with a view to building a calculator to work In Binary numbers.

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Senior Section-Girls Convent F.C.J., Bourke, Margie A Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of geometrical numbers.

St. Eugene's Sec. School, Cassidy, Ann B Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

A study of the conic section.

St. Eugene ' s Sec. School, Cosgrove, Josephine B Roslea, Co. Fermanagh.

A detailed study of shape with particular reference to its more modern treatment.

Convent F.C.J., Crowley, Mary F Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of topological transformations.

Convent F.C.J. Hourigan, Bernadette Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A statistical investigation of the results of a random sample of races to discover how accurate the tipsters are.

Convent F.C.J., Kelly, Mary Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of ancient and modern methods of calculation.

Convent F.C.J., Lynch, Margarette Laurel Hill , Limerick.

What does imaginary mean ? Where does one find a use for it?

Convent F.C.J., McGuire, Patricia Laurel Hill , Limerick.

Tracing the history of the abacus In various civilizations.

Convent F.C.J. Laurel Hill, Limerick.

Nash, Katie

Convent F.C.J., Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of the weaknesses in the euclidean system.

O'Neill, Catherine G Convent F.C.J. Laurel Hill, Limerick.

A study of calculations of IT through the ages including a calculation by means of the computer.

Rogers, Ann M St. Joseph's Sec. School, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.

An attempt to construct a mathematical model by which risks in horse betting may be estimated.

Slevin, Miriam B Convent F.C.J. Laurel Hill, Limerick.

Comparing some computer languages by studying various problems written in a choice of these languages.

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Convent F.C.J., Laurel Hill, Limerick.

To Investigate the relationship between mathematics and art and architecture.

Toomey, Mary M Convent F.C.J., Laurel Hill , Limerick.

A study of some of the difficulties encountered In talking about Infinity.

Mathematics

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Elliot, Richard C

Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

The use of computer techniques to produce mathematical models of biological situations.

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Kenny, John P

Vocational School, Wicklow.

To show that the roots of a quadratic expression are similar to the Fibonacci Series, which occurs In nature.

Logan, Hamish J Portora Royal School, Enniskillen , Co. Fermanagh.

To Investigate errors that are "built-Into" computers and adding machines.

McHale, Sean P

Ard Lughaldh, Bundoran , Co. Donegal.

The construction of a mathematical machine operated by electricity.

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Geography & Geology

Junior Section-Girls Stand No. 355

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Dowling, Kathleen C

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Our Lady of Victories, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

A study of the marine cycle of erosion in south west Ireland.

Loreto Convent, Golden, Jane M Bray, Co. Wicklow.

A study of the relationship of soils to geology and altitude.

Girls' Comprehensive School, Guilfoyle, Deirdre M Ballymun, Dublin 9.

A study of Ballymun as a satellite town of the twentieth century and its social and environmental problems.

Kelly, Margaret

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Timmons, Grace

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A study of volcanoes.

Our Lady of Victories, Kyne, Clare M Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

A farm survey.

Our Lady's Bower Day School, 363 McCabe, Maria Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

A detailed study of the islands in Lough Ree, their inhabitants, growth and origin.

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

364 Murphy, Miriam A study of the accuracy of our weather forecasts.

Loreto High School, 365 Murray, Paula M

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St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

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The factors affecting tourism in our country.

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Presentation College, Warrenmount, Dublin 8.

An account of the flora and fauna of prehistoric times and their relation to geological formations.

Rock, Deirdre P

Geografaiocht is Geolaiocht

Junior Section-Boys

Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Rathfarnham County Dublin Parish-from shooting lodges to suburbia-the changing face in 200 years.

O'Leary, Nora

Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Convent of Mercy, Navan, Co. Meath.

Experiments on the nature of soils.

Loreto Convent, Tynan, Pauline Kilkenny.

Modernisation of the small farm.

Our Lady's Bower Day School, Wright, Marie Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

The effects of glaciation in the Athlone region.

Geography & Geology

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

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Ryan, Catherine A

St. Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of the changing population of animals in Asia.

Cullen, Mary B

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Astrology.

Loreto Convent, Kilkenny.

Bergin, Joan A comparative study of wood types to see what suits them to their commonest uses.

St. Mary's College, Bracken, Or/a Naas, Co. Kildare.

A study of selected rocks and stones.

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Franciscan College, Gormanston, Co. Meath.

Studying the planets.

Colaiste Damhnait, Colohan, Fergil Achill Sound, Co. Mayo.

A study of the resources of Ashleam Bay, Achill.

Waterpark College, Curtin, Kieron W Waterford.

The growth and future development of the port of Waterford.

Waterpark College, Downey, John F Waterford.

An investigation of traffic problems in Waterford City.

Marian College, Downey, Joseph P Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Land use in Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford.

St. Joseph's C.B.S., Duffy, Bernard Drogheda, Co. Louth.

A study with suggestions for the future development of Drogheda.

Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Gearty, Anthony J Bishopstown, Co. Cork.

Cloud observation as an aid to weather forecasting.

Waterpark College, Havel, John J Waterford.

The effect of an industrial concern on the economic and social development of Waterford city.

Waterpark College, Heenan, Paul N Waterford.

An investigation of Waterford's sphere of influence.

Bluett, Peter

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St. Vincent's C.B.S., Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Space and space travel.

St. Peter's C.B.S., McCourt, Adrian Creggan, Co. Derry To examine the past, present and future of industrial developments in Derry.

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McDonnell, Donald P

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Howard, Anthony T

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St Patrick's Comprehensive School, Shannon, Co. Clare.

Studying planets, stars and comets.

Franciscan College, McGiolla Padraig E6in Gormanston, Co. Meath.

A report on north east Dublin's traffic problems with recommendations for improvement.

St. Vincent's C.B.S., 385 McSweeney, Alan P Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

The importance and effects of space exploration.

St. Vincent's C.B.S., 386 Purdue, David J Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A study of airlines.

St. Joseph's C.B.S. 387 Tiernan, Adrian Drogheda, Co. Louth.

A study of the river Boyne.

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Geografaiocht is Geography & Geolaiocht Geology Senior Section-Girls Ursuline Convent, Waterford.

Barry, Patricia A To investigate two new industries in the Waterford area with suggestions as to future industrial development.

St. Mary's College, 389 Clarke, Rosemary Naas, Co. Kildare.

The study of rocks and soil in Co. Kildare.

Our Lady of Victories, 390 Dowling, Breda Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

A study of humid erosion in the Slieve Blooms.

St. Joseph's Sec. School, 391 Dunne, Patricia B Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath.

To show the ways in which industry can transform a rural community.

Our Lady's Bower Day School, 392 Furey, Maeve Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Tourism on the Shannon and its potential as a national asset.

Ursuline Convent, Waterford.

393 Furlong, Jenifer M A study of traffic movements in Waterford city and available parking facilities, with consequent proposals for future development.

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Ursuline Convent, Waterford.

A comparative study of the land-use in Waterford city from 1950-1973.

Scoil Mhuire, Kelly, Frances D Wellington Road, Cork.

A survey of Cork scientifically orientated factories from the points of view of (i) source of raw materials (ii) consumption of products (iii) as a source of pollution.

Loreto College, O'Callaghan, Helen Cavan.

To examine the importance of the brucellosis eradication schemeto the cattle industry with special reference to cattle trade in the E.E.C. St. Joseph's Sec. School, O'Donovan, Patricia Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath A population study of Mullingar Our Lady's Sec. School, O'Leary, Eileen M Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

To discover an alternative source of water supply for Castleblayney.

Ursuline Convent, Power, Katherine P Waterford.

An historical study of marine deposits in Tramore Bay with present utilisation and erosion patterns.

Loreto Convent, Redmond, Catherine M Wexford.

A study of the Wexford Sloblands, drainage, tillage, products, employment and soil types.

Ursuline Convent, Shipsey, Geraldine M Waterford.

A study of milk production around Dunmore East with reference to breed, soil aspect, and climate.

Ursuline Convent, Thornberry, Martina Waterford.

An examination of the soils around Waterford city, with proposals for future land utilisation.

Keating, Janet A

Geography & Geology

Geografaiocht is Geolaiocht

Senior Section-Boys 403

Wesley College, Dundrum Dublin 14.

An investigation into the Port of Dun Laoghaire, its present state and its prospects for the future in connection with development of the Port of Dublin.

Best, Russell R

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St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

A study of Irish forestry in general with emphasis on Ballyporeen forest and its effect on the Irish economy.

St. Augustine's College, Connors, Gerard N Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Tracing the evolution of man geologically.

De La Salle College, Foran, Sean P Waterford.

An examination of Waterford's fresh water supply with suggestions for improvement.

Carroll, Patrick J

Waterpark College, Waterford.

A geographical study of the future development and expansion of the city of Waterford and its immediate environs.

St. Augustine's College, Hurley, Richard Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

A redevelopment of the main communications system of Ireland.

Havel, Brian F

Waterpark College, Waterford.

The problem of sewage disposal in Waterford.

St. Augustine's College, O'Dwyer, Philip J Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

A detailed study of game development in Ireland.

Waterpark College, Schorman, Karl Waterford.

A survey of Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

Kervick, Gerard

St. Joseph's C.B.S., Kilcock, Co. Kildare.

A study of the fertility of the soil and the present stock numbers in the medieval parish of Kilcock, contrasted with possible stock numbers.

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Sims, John M

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Twamley, Paul J

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De La Salle College, Churchtown, Dublin 14.

A study of traffic volume in different sections of Dublin city to see if an alternative public transport system is needed.

Newcastle West Vocational Wrenne, William J School, Co. Limerick.

An agricultural atlas of the Republic of Ireland showing that the type of agriculture is related to the environment.

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