1984 YOUNG SCIENTISTS AER LINGUS

Fichiu Taispeantas na nEolaithe Oga 1984 Eanair 4-8

Twentieth Annual Young Scientists Exhibition 1984 January 4-8

Aer Lingus OunG 째o[c,

dentist

Clar 50p

Catalogue 50p

Twentieth Annual Young Scientists Exhibition 1984

An Fichiu Taispee ntas D6ag na n-Eolaithe Oga 1984

Sponsored and organised

by Aer Lingus

Foreword Page

CONTENTS Exhibition Judges ...........................

4

General Information ........................

6

Exhibition Layout and Classification of Projects ................................

7

Awards .......................................

7

Special Features at the Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition ............

9

LISTING OF PROJECTS: Physical, Mathematical & Applied Sciences - Individual Projects ................

12

- Group Projects ....................

17

Environmental & Social Sciences - Individual Projects ................

26

- Group Projects ....................

29

Biological Sciences .........................

- Individual Projects ................

38

- Group Projects ....................

43

Companies and Organisations associated with the Exhibition .........

54

The first Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition was held in 1965. It was gpened by the then Taoiseach, Mr. Sean Lemass, and attracted an entry of just over a hundred students. Since then 10,000 young people have participated in the annual event, and in this our twentieth year we welcome 700 young scientists from all over Ireland.

Aer Lingus is proud to be associated with the innovative projects and fresh ideas which are presented each year. We also recognise the talent, enthusiasm and valuable time invested in each project.

Our young scientists have gained international recognition and success in the European arena at the Philips Contest; and last year, for the first time, we had a representative at the International Science and Engineering Fair in the United States. Our thanks to Philips Electrical Ireland and Westinghouse Electric for their valuable sponsorship to these exhibitions.

Successful events such as this exhibition very often reflect the combined talents and generosity of many people. The Young Scientists Exhibition is no exception. On behalf of Aer Lingus I record sincere thanks to the following: The National Board for Science and Technology, for their support and practical help; the Department of Education; the Royal Dublin Society; and Cara The Computer People, for their assistance.

Our thanks also to the scientific and professional Institutes who sponsor special awards. We list them and the many prize-giving organisations elsewhere in this catalogue.

The exhibition would not be complete without the impressive feature displays by the National Board for Science and Technology, the Computer Education Society of Ireland and the Irish Science Teachers Association. A special welcome to the North Eastern Education and Library Board who are here to outline how computing and technology are introduced into the curriculum of schools in Northern Ireland. Our young scientists themselves will again have their own daily newsheet Young Scientific Citizen.

In conclusion, I wish to pay tribute to the 200 teachers whose students are here today and to our eminent judges, without whose difficult and painstaking work the exhibition could not have achieved its success and value.

David M. Kennedy Director & Chief Executive

2

3

Moltbirf

Judges

Chairman: Mr. N. G. Weldon, Secretary & General-Corporate Affairs, Aer Lingus.

Secretary: Ms. Margaret Coyne, Exhibition Director , Aer Lingus.

Honorary Member., Professor E. T. S. Walton, Trinity College, Dublin, Nobel prizewinner in Physics in 1951.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS Physical , Mathematical & Applied Sciences Rev. Dr. T. Burke, University College, Dublin.

Mr. M. Foley, Guinness Peat Aviation, Shannon.

Mr. D. Madden, Regional Technical College, Waterford.

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

Dr. B. Scaife, Trinity College, Dublin.

Dr. J. A. Scott, University College, Dublin.

Professor D. Spearman, Trinity College, Dublin.

Environmental & Social Sciences Dr. G.O'Brien, Aer Lingus, Dublin.

Professor L. Smith, University College, Dublin.

Dr. C. Stillman, Trinity College, Dublin.

Dr. D. McCluskey, University College, Dublin.

Dr. I. Sanders, Trinity College, Dublin.

Mr. M. Walsh, Vocational Educational Committee, County Wicklow.

Biological Sciences Dr. E. Colleran, University College, Galway.

Mr. P. Fox, Department of Education, Dublin.

Professor M. G. Harrington, University College, Dublin.

Dr. M. Hennerty, University College, Dublin.

Dr. C. Hussey, University College, Dublin.

Ms. E. Ni Lamhna, An Foras Forbartha, Dublin.

Mr. J.O'Connor, An Bord Bainne, Dublin.

Dr. F. O'Gorman, Irish Wildlife Federation, Dublin.

Ms. B. Rosney, Rosmini Community School, Dublin.

Miss M. Scannell, National Botanical Gardens, Dublin.

Mrs. M. Singleton, Queen's University, Belfast.

Dr. R. K. Wilson, An Foras Taluntais, Dunsinea, Dublin. *Mr. P. Wilson, Trinity College, Dublin.

Display Awards *Mr. D. Skehan, Aer Lingus *Mr. R. Uhlernann, Aer Lingus. *These judges will assess both individual and group projects.

Biological Sciences Dr. J. Bracken, University College, Dublin.

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

Dr. A. N. Glynn, National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin Dr. D. Headon, University College, Galway.

Professor J. A. Kavanagh, University College, Dublin.

Mr. R. McMullan, St. Columba's College, Dublin. *Mr. P. Wilson, Trinity College, Dublin.

GROUP PROJECTS Physical , Mathematical & Applied Sciences Professor S. Corish, Trinity College, Dublin.

Professor F. Imbusch, University College, Galway.

Mr. D. Kearney, National Board for Science & Technology, Dublin.

Mr. C. McCabe, ESB, Dublin.

Professor D. L. McQuillan, University College, Dublin.

Mr. D. Melody, Loctite Ireland Limited, Dublin.

Mr. C. Mulhall, Devtec Limited, Dublin.

Environmental & Social Sciences Miss B. Foy, City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee.

Dr. D. Gillmor, Trinity College, Dublin.

Dr. D. Jeffrey, Trinity College, Dublin.

Miss C. Kelleher, An Foras Taluntais, Dublin.

4

5

Eolas Gineralta

General Information Exhibition Administration Office Oifig Riarachain an Taispeantais On the right of the main entrance

Press and Information Office Oifig Preasa agus Eolais On the right of the main entrance (balcony) Teachers Centre lonad na Muinteoiri On the right of Industries Hall.

Telephones Guthain On the left of the main entrance adjoining the Post Office.

Meals Baili Available in the Lawn Cafeteria (off Main Hall) and Dodder Room (off Industries Hall) Cloakroom/Toilets Seomra Cotai/Leithreas Off the Main Hall and Industries Hall.

Security Slandail Uniformed and plain clothes security personnel will be on duty during the exhibition.

First Aid Garcharbhair

Check in Administration Office.

Hours of Opening Uaire Oscailte Friday, January 6th ................ 14.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs Saturday, January 7th ............ 11.00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Sunday, January 8th .............. 11.00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Official Opening Ceremony, Friday, January 6th, at 17.00 hrs.

Admission Charges Cead Isteach Adults .............. £ 1

Students .................. 40p

Groups .................. 20p each

6

Exhibition Layout and Classification of Projects Leagan amach an Taispehntais agus range na dThionscnamh Please refer to exhibition floor plans situated at hall entrances for location of projects.

There is a section for individual projects and another for group projects. Group and individual projects do not compete with each other except for the top award.

Projects are grouped in three categories - Biological Sciences; Physical Mathematical and Applied Sciences; Sciences. These and Social and Environmental categories are subdivided into Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections (Junior 12-14, Intermediate 14-16, Senior 16-18), and projects are listed alphabetically in the sections.

Note : Projects have been classified according to the descriptions supplied by the exhibitors. The judges reserve the right to transfer projects to a different category.

Late Cancellations Cealuch b in D6anacha Due to late notification of withdrawal by exhibitors, some projects which have been included in this catalogue may not be on display. This will account for some possible gaps in the numbering system of stands.

Na Duiseanna Awards The prize fund for 1984 will amount to £10,000. This includes cash prizes and trophies, school and teacher awards, travel to science fairs abroad and mementoes for all participants. The following awards will be made, provided that in the opinion of the judges, the projects reach a desired standard.

TOP AWARDS 1. Young Scientist or Young Scientists of the Year A premier award of £500, a perpetual trophy and automatic entry to the Philips European Contest for Young Scientists and Inventors. This award will go to the most meritorious individual or group project in the exhibition.

2. Best Individual or Best Group Project £350, a perpetual trophy, and entry to the International Science and Engineering Fair in the United States (trip sponsored by Westinghouse Electric Ireland Limited).

3. Runners-Up Individual Project, £200.

4. Runner-Up Group Project, £200.

CATEGORY AWARDS - Individual and Group Projects There is a section for individual projects and another for group projects. (Group and individual projects do not compete with each other except for the top award.) Each section has three categories - Biological Sciences,

7

PROFESSORS ' OF BOTANY IN IRELAND will award one prize (individual) for the best botanical project.

Physics, Mathematical and Applied Science and Environmental and Social Sciences. Within each category there are three age divisions - Junior, Intermediate and Senior.

INSTITUTE 9F ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS will award tyro prize for the best projects in Elal

• First, Second and Third prizes of £80 (C120), £55 (£90), £40 (£65), will be awarded in each age division (27 prizes for individual projects, and 27 for groups).

INSTITUTE FOR FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY will award two prizes for the best projects in food science.

• Prizes of £30 (f50) will be awarded to projects which are well presented, (9 prizes for individual projects, and 9 for groups).

• Some 100 prizes for projects highly commended.

• Each participant will receive a certificate of display and a memento of their participation in the exhibition.

SCHOOLAND TEACHER PRIZES 1. Schools of top award winners (four) will receive a plaque and £50 towards acquiring additional scientific equipment.

2. Token gifts will be awarded to teachers of top award winners and first prize-winners.

SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE AER LINGUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS EXHIBITION COMPUTERISED INFORMATION SYSTEM Cara The Computer People, an Aer Lingus subsidiary, provided the computerisation support for the exhibition.

This enabled the organisers to plan the many aspects of the exhibition culminating in the processing of results at the RDS.

SPECIAL AWARDS X

INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS Six prizes (3 individual, 3 group) for the best projects involving physics or applied physics.

INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY OF IRELAND- ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY will award two prizes for projects in chemistry or ap chemistry.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AT WORK A feature by the National Board for Science & Technology.

Location: Main Hall.

INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY OF IRELAND will award two prizes for projects in applied biology.

CONFEDERATION OF IRISH INDUSTRY will award two prizes for projects which show the best viable development into ultimate for potential commercial propositions. The aim is to encourage industrial innovation.

3

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS OF IRELAND will award two prizes for projects with the best IA engineering content.

THE SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND will award two prizes for the best projects in the Social Sciences.

GAEL LINN will award two prizes for the best projects in Irish.

AN FORAS TALUNTAIS ( The Agricultural Institute) will award one prize (individual) for the best project in Agriculture. The Institute will offer summer employment to the winner at one of their research centres.

A fascinating introduction to the World of Science is available from the film series "The Search for Solutions" on view at the NBST Display, courtesy of Philips Petroleum Co. (UK) Ltd. Visitors can discuss the opportunities for working with science and technology at the special careers desk.

The main feature shows biotechnology at work, with demonstrations of the application of this exciting new technology to food and plant production, medical diagnosis, and genetic engineering.

DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS Location: Industries Hall.

The Computer Education Society of Ireland (CESI) will provide information and demonstrations on computer studies in schools, and the North Eastern Education and Library Board (one of the five Education and Library Boards in Northern IrelandLwill outline how computing and technology are introduced into the curriculum of its schools.

Demonstrations of experiments from the "Science of Oil" can be seen in the Industries Hall.

9 8

YOUNG SCIENTIFIC CITIZEN Location: Main Hall A daily newsheet produced by Young Citizen Magazine (Institute of Public Administration) and Aer Lingus.

Exhibitors are invited to contribute news, views, reports and cartoons on any aspect of the exhibition.

TEACHERS PROGRAMME Teachers visiting with groups of students can avail of an advisory service for a tour of the exhibition.

Check at Front Desk.

Seminars on the new Chemistry Syllabus are being organised by the ISTA Friday, Jan. 6th - Sat. Jan. 7th.

Check at Front Desk.

A Teachers Centre is located in the Industries Hall.

PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES EOLAIOCHT FHISIC, MHATAMAITICIUILAGUS THEIDHMEACH

LAST YEAR ' S WINNING PROJECT AT THE YOUNG SCIENTIST EXHIBITION Location: Main Hall.

Turan Mirza, William Murphy and Gareth Clarke, students at Carrickfergus Grammar School, Co. Antrim were elected Young Scientists of the Year in January last, and represented Ireland in the Philip's European Contest for Young Scientists and Inventors, held in Copenhagen. They were awarded third prize (ÂŁ1,000) in the contest, against keen competitors from the winners of science contests in 12 European countries. Their project was entitled ""4-Arm: A Microcomputer Based Robot System". The aim of the project was to carry out research into robotics and its importance in industry.

10

11

Stand No. '`Sj

PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION

Creation of Perfect Zero Gravity Conditions in Geosynchronous Orbit Teacher : Mr. William McElroy

Stand No.

GD

A Study of Crystals Teacher : Ms. Marguerite Crowley

Alternative Energies Teacher : Mr. Christopher McQuinn

top

PHYSICAL , MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

St. Peter ' s College Wexford

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Use of the Hot Wire Anemometer Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins 0J

®Henderson , Shane

Sf

Knockbeg College, Co. Carlow

How Plants React to Solar Energy in Green Houses Teacher: Mr. Noel Shannon

Stand No.

u0'

4 McDermott, Brian `Liquids and Crystals

Teacher : Mr. Liam Lenihan bS,

sc.

Marist College Athlone, Co. Westmeath

5°'

St. Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

95 64

Graphic Computer Film Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson 7 Savage , Aine The Pinhole Effect

1%0

13 Burgess , Gary

Carrickfergus Grammar School, Co. Antrim

The Resolution of Forces in Framework Teacher : Mr. Ian Duncan St. Peter's College, Wexford

Home Wind Power

Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down

Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins

rQ. 15 Connolly , Raymond

Teacher : Mr. Robert Graham Ardnaveigh High School Birch Hill Road, Antrim

Cl / Designing an Automated Vehicle for use in a Factory Teacher : Mr. William McKeown

Vocational School, Mallow, Co. Cork

Automatic Tracking Parabolic Reflector for Solar Water Heating Teacher : Mr. James McCarthy

14 Collins, Aidan

60 bS. 8 Walker , Darren

12 Beechinor , John

Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins

Sail Transport on the Shannon Teacher : Mr. Luke Walsh 6 Moroney , Laurence

An Automatic Dimmer

St. Peter's College Wexford

60 -`McMahon , Dougal

Vocational School, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick

1 1 Ahern, Michael

Ts 60

Rt4 '

St . Maries of the Isle National School, Cork

,el!4' 10 Weaver , Pamela

Community School Tullow, Co. Carlow

1 Butler , Anthony

Collins, Gary

Colaiste Choilm CBS Swords, Co. Dublin

,,'%42• ® Walsh , Liam

Emergency Lighting Luminaries Teacher : Mr. James Long 0 C. 16 Cullivan , David

t•^^

Douglas Community School, Co. Cork

St. Patrick's College Cavan

A Vacuum Process for the Production of Electricity Teacher: Mr. Fergus O'Connor

Stand No.

Stand No.

Good Counsel College New Ross , Co. Wexford

Lacken Cross p# 26 McAndrew , Deirdre VO Vocational School, Ballina , Co. Mayo

Teacher : Mr. Micheal O'Neill

Sound and Music Synthesis Using a Computer Teacher : Mr. Seamus Donohoe

1 7 Curran , David Water - Acid or Not?

4a.

Piping Solar Light

Electronic Organ

Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson

Teacher: Mr. Gerard McCabe

90

St. Joseph's CBS, Drogheda, Co. Louth

®tace , Leonard 'DS

ut

Fire Safety in Schools Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins

DS

,t.

Micro-Computer Intefacing Teacher : Mr. Ian Duncan

;K

An Investigation Into Rolling Teacher : Mr. John Boyd

95

St. Mary's College, Dundalk, Co. Louth

21 Gartlan, Brian

u'

Electronic Combination Locking System Teacher : Mr. Brian Crombie

61

69-

14

Friends Grammar School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

4D 33 Pratt , Karen

.

LEO

Investigating the Geometric Properties of a Simple DC Electric Motor Teacher : Mr. John Boyd

Sandford Park School Ranelagh , Dublin

Investigation into the Power of Computer Graphics Teacher : Mr. Ian McCulloch

Gonzaga College Sandford Road, Dublin

Technology for the Blind Teacher : Mr. Thomas Slevin

Modifying Air Excluders Teacher : Mr. David O'Halloran (25J^Kearon , Stephen

Does Double Glazing Reduce Light?

Teacher : Mr. Robert Graham

bf

Factors Affecting Radiator Output Teacher : Ms. Helen Murphy O'Connell School North Richmond Street, Dublin

Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down

32 Phelan , Rossa

fb#A

Sandymount High School, Herbert Road, Dublin.

ogle, Peter

evens , Sean

41 ^I^

31 O'Connor, Denise

^S

Falcarragh Community School Co. Donegal

To Investigate the Through Flow Turbine Teacher : Mr. Laurence Smyth

4" j . 23

St . Mary's College, Dundalk , Co. Louth

30 Murphy , Paul

FT J .

(A Study of Omni Numbers Teacher : Mr. Brian Crombie 02 Grady , Declan

Carrickfergus Grammar School, Co. Antrim

29 Murphy , Adriane

'DVA Friends Grammar School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

c620 Ferguson , Jamie

St. Peter 's College Wexford

28 McDermott, Peter

'3•

Increased Automobile Underbody Aerodynamics Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson

S°V

St. Joseph's CBS, Drogheda, Co. Louth

cCarthy , Denis

^7.

Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana Co. Donegal

,..118 Cutliffe , Michael 0

QS 34 Wilson, Roger I /p

Carrickfergus Grammar School, Co. Antrim

Motorcycle Support Teacher : Mr. Ian Duncan

15

PHYSICAL . MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Stand No. r(5 uJ

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION

Using the Laser Teacher : Tadhg 6 Maolcatha

Stand No.

Catholic University School, Lr. Leeson St., Dublin

44 O'Connor , Brownell St. Peter's College Wexford

35 Byrne, James

t4f.

An Ghairmscoil Liostuathail , Co. Kerry

43 O'Callaghan , Seamus

A Crosswind Control System Teacher : Mr. Patrick Doyle

Solar Power

Teacher : Rev. Donald J. Collins Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

45 Scully, Catherine Drimnagh Castle CBS Drimnagh, Dublin

D S 36 Carroll , Mark Li %1

Applications of the Principles of Mechanics to Human Motion Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings

Wind Power for a School Teacher : Mr. Jerome Chambers

yS.

St. Columb's College Buncrana Road, Derry

Cooke, Jeffrey

.t*

gS

Technical School, D ungarvan, C o. Waterford

46 Spratt, Stephen

4p.

Acoustic Braille

Balbriggan Community School Co. Dublin

38 Dryden , Damian S-I

_ '1^

I)N

S'

An Acoustic Amplification Reflection System for the Modern Drum Teacher : Mr. E. Doherty Colaiste Mhuire 41 MacCraith , Seamus Cearnog Pharnell, Baile Athe Cliath Riomhairi- Deireadh le Muinteoiri Teacher : Tombs 6 Murchu asterson , Brendan

Moyle Park College Clondalkin, Co. Dublin

Solar Energy and its Benefits to Man Teacher : Mr. Terry Flanagan

Friends Grammar School Lisburn, Co. Antrim

48 Williams , Martin (g0

Tests of Strength of Human Hair Teacher : Mr. John Boyd

St. John's College, Ballyfermot, Dublin

DS. 0 Kilty, Kevin

1,0

Simulation of Drude Electron Theory and Kinetic Theory of Gases Teacher : Mr. J. A . Bagnall

Convent of Mercy, Moate, Co. Westmeath

^/ Activated Carbon from Natural Resources Teacher: Sr. Bernard Healy

Colaiste Choilm CBS Swords, Co. Dublin

DM . 47 Walsh, Eoin I !-r

A New Pedaling Mechanism Teacher : Mr. Richard F. Duffy 39 Hiney , Dolores

(e$

To Design a More Efficient Tandem Teacher : Mr. Joe Ryan

Teacher : Mr. Aidan Ryder

to,

g4 49

Rosmini Community School Drumcondra, Dublin

Wilson , Jude

The Adaptable Mobile Alarm Teacher : Mr. James O ' Connor

PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICL AND APPLIED SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION

Ij 3 Sta d No. Group Leader 50 Bohan , Mitchell

St Declan's Secondary School Cabra, Dublin

To Examine why some Substances are more Inflammable than Others Teacher: Br. E. MacLochlainn 16

17

Stand No.

Stand No.

St. Paul's Secondary School Greenhills, Dublin

60 Lacey , Imelda 51 Bolger , Clare

Holy Faith Convent Haddington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin

Corrosion in Metals

Could Briquettes of Leaves be Used as a Fuel Teacher : Ms. Maria McCabe St . Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

52 Carley , Alan

Improving Chimney Brushes Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson Douglas Community School Cork

53 Donovan , Shane

Domestic Water Supply - Chlorine Teacher : Mr. Thomas O'Hanlon Wesley College Ballinteer, Dublin

54 Fisher, Sally-Anne

Washing Powders - Expectations and Efficiency Teacher : Mr. Robert Kerr St. Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

55 Guildea , Edward

Heat Sensitive Car Brake System Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson Sutton Park School Dublin

56 Hussey, Kyna

Developing Performance Tests for Kites

Teacher: Sr. Elizabeth Walsh Rathdown School Glenageary, Co. Dublin

61 Lawlor , Victoria Lead Mines in Shankill

Teacher : H. S. Clifford Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

62 Mahony , Louise

Mystery of Scented (Lead) Erasers Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely St. Patrick's College Galway City

63 Maye , Michael VIC Expander System

Teacher: Mr. Michael Stapleton Bush Post Primary School Dundalk, Co. Louth

64 McKenna , Deborah

Plastic Bottles Versus Glass Bottles Teacher : Ms. Jacqueline Clarke St . Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

65 Mulvey. Aine

Colour Blindness and Optical Illusions

Teacher : Ms E. N . Fortune

Teacher : Mr. Michael Claffey 57 Jackson , Ultan

Patrician High School Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Adventures in Astronomy Teacher : Mr. Michael Fahey St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

58 Keegan , Sonia

Colaiste Choilm CBS Swords, Co. Dublin

66 Murphy, Declan The Listening Computer

Teacher : Mr. Anthony Monahan Cleraun Study Centre Mount Merrion, Dublin

67 Murphy, Ronan

The Mathematics of Ball Games

The Soma Cube

Teacher : Mr. Muiris Woulfe

Teacher : Sr. Brid O'Dea 59 Kehoe , Anne Martina

Colaiste Bride Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

How Accurate are Samples in a Survey?

Teacher : Ms. Brigid McBride

St. Louise's Comprehensive College, Falls Road, Belfast

68 Murray, Anne

Does Hot Water Freeze-Quicker than Cold Water?

Teacher : Mr. Sean Maguire Tallaght Community School Co. Dublin

69 Norton , Cormac

The Computer can Help the Chemistry Student Teacher: Mr. Peter White 19 18

Stand No. Stand No.

Colaiste Eanna Ballyroan, Dublin

70 O'Rourke, Paul Optical Data Storage

Teacher : W. F. Shaw

Holy Faith Convent, 71 Regan , Adrienne Haddington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin The Effect of Steam on Different Househo ld S urf aces Teacher : Ms. Maria McCabe St . Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

72 Smith, Ian

Importance of the Sun to Life on Earth Teacher : Ms Gamma Hopkins St. Dominic's High School Falls Road, Belfast

79 Heatherington . Anne

To Investigate the Latitude of some Photographic Film Teacher : Mr. Joe McLaughlin 80 Kelly, Maureen

Watts from Waste

nockbeg College Carlow

78 Goggin , Noel

Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down

Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson Metal Tarnishings Teacher : Ms. Helen Madine

PHYSICAL , MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

St. Patrick ' s Academy Dungannon, Co. Tyrone

81 Laverty, Edward

Microcomputers in the Domestic Environment of Disabled Teacher : Mr. Martin Campbell

GROUP PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Stand No . Group Leader Clonkeen College, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

73 Byrne, Paul

Properties and Uses of the Laser Teacher : Mr. James Sheehan Terenure College Dublin

74 Byrne , Richard

Feasibility of Solar Energy Teacher : Rev. Patrick Grace St. Declan's CBS Cabra, Dublin Investigation of Hard and Soft Water Teacher : Br. MacLochlainn

75 Clarke, Paul

Colaiste lognaid Gaillimh

76 Cooke , Willie

Construction and Operation of a Weather Satellite Ground Station Teacher : Mr. John Dardis Vocational College Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

77 Cuffe, Francis

Television Disconnect Alarm System Teacher : Mr. Patrick McGarry

20

Colaiste lognaid Galway

82 Mangan , John

Voice Transmission Control Teacher : Mr. John Dardis Community School Ardee, Co. Louth

83 McArdle , Robert

Development of Home Security System

Teacher: Ms. Sandra Fee St. Dominic's High School Falls Road, Belfast

84 McGrogan , Lucie

Study of Solar Radiation using a Solar Cell Teacher: Mr. Joe McLaughlin St. Dominic's High School Falls Road, Belfast

85 McQuaid , Maureen

To Compare the Performance of Different Motor Oils Teacher : Mr. Joe McLaughlin 86 O'Boyle , Brendan

St, Olcan's Secondary School Randalstown, Co. Antrim

Environmental Controlled Green House Teacher: Mr. J. McGarry

21

Stand No.

Stand No.

St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry

95 Kelly, Peter Templeogue College, Dublin

87 O'Connell , Thomas

Diatomite -A Useful Relic of the Past

Teacher : Mr. John Clayton

Fly by Optical Fibre

Teacher : Mr. Francis Mulloy St. Francis College Rochestown , Co. Cork

96 Lentzy, Christian 88 O'Rourke , Aedamar

Loreto Abbey Dalkey, Co. Dublin Experimental Rocketry

Teacher: Mr. James Morey

The Secret Power of Pyramids Teacher : Ms. Rita Gilligan

CBS, Dundalk Co. Louth

97 Martin , Ciaran Alexandra College Milltown, Dublin

89 Pleass , Rebecca

Computers in Education - Maze Game Teacher : Mr. Francis McKeaghney Rathdown Schoo Glenageary, Co. Dublin

90 Plunkett , Sharon

A Small Scale Study of Radioactivity in Dublin Sea Water Teacher : H. S. Clifford

Studies in Fibre Optics Teacher : Mr. Padraig Hamill

Automatic Factory Delivery System Teacher : Mr. Owen Kelly Carndonagh Community School Co. Donegal

100 Mooney , Joe Mount Sion CBS Waterford

91 Roche , Michael

Solar Powered Central Heating Supplementer Teacher : Mr. John Murphy

St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry

99 McKee , James

A Transfer Aid for the Disabled

Teacher : Mr. Desmond McLaughlin Loreto Convent, Wexford

101 Murphy, Jacinta

Computers and Timetabling

Teacher : Mrs. Margaret Storey Col3iste Chiar$in Leixlip, Co. Kildare

102 O'Reilly, Myles

PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION Stand No

Detailed Telescopic Photography of the Night Sky Teacher : Mr. Peter Duffy 103 Regan , Joan

Group- Leader Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down

92 Collins , Judith

Devise and Test an Instrument to Measure

Vibrations

Loreto Convent Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone

To Demonstrate the Conservation of Linear Momentum in 2 Dimensions

Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings St. Louis Grammar School, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

104 Wright, Declan

Teacher : Mr. Robert Graham St. Benildus College Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

94 Dillon, Brian

Computer Controlled Robotic Arm

Teacher: Mr. Alex Connolly

Radio and Satellite Telecommunications Teacher : Mr. Thomas Kelly

22

23

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES EOLAIOCHT NA TIMPEALLACHTA SOCHEOLAIOCHT

25 24

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry

112 Clingain , Catherine Stand No.

Comprehensive School Causeway, Co. Kerry

105 Buckley , Christina

A Study of the Development of a Disused Canal and Pond

Teacher: Mr. Maurice Sexton

Pollution - A Threat to My Locality?

Teacher : Mr. Edmond Ryan Vocational School Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

113 Colbert. Liam Vocational School Athenry, Co. Galway

106 Chapple , Robert The Role of Educational Aids

The Local Co-Op and its Effect on the Parish Teacher : Mr. James Kelleher

Teacher: Mr. Seamas Hynes St. Peter' s College Wexford

114 Cummings, Paul Clonkeen College Blackrock, Co. Dublin

107 Clare, Fergal

Participation in Sport

Pedestrianising Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire Teacher : Mr. P. Connole

Vocational School Athenry, Co. Galway

115 Killeen, Noel St. Andrew's College, Booterstown Avenue, Co. Dublin

108 Curtis, Katherine

Recreational Facilities in Dun Laoghaire Teacher : Sean 0 Maonaigh

Link Between Agriculture and Industry Teacher : Mr. Seamas Hynes CBS Tuam, Co. Galway

116 Kilmartin, Liam St. Peter 's College Wexford

109 Duggan , Liam

Rosslare Strand Where Are You Going?

Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins An Ghairmscoil 110 Mac An Bhaird , Dabhaidh Beal an Atha Moir, An Clochan Leifear Co. Dhl n na nGall

Teacher: Rev. Donald Collins

School Football Grounds - Soils and Hydrology Investigation

Teacher : Mr. Donal Cummins Ross , Fionnuala

Holy Child School Killiney, Co. Dublin

The Five Liffeys - The Work of Erosion and the Ice Age

Teacher : Ms. Vera Collins

Atlas Dailithe Crann Teacher : Sean 0 Maolchallann

CBS, Sexton Street Limerick

118 Spain , Mark 1 1 1 McDonnell , Aidan

St. Peter's College Wexford

Science Projects - Do They Help or Hinder Students at School Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins

Limerick's Northern Relief Road - Is It Progress or Pillage?

Teacher : Mr. Finbar Crowe Convent F C J, Laurel Hill Limerick

119 Spain , Tara

Industrial Evolution in the Mid-West Region Teacher : Ms. Anne Mordan

26

27

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION

GROUP PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION

Stand No.

Limavady Grammar School Co. Derry

120 Appleby, Lois

Laterite Flocculant - The Lifeguard of Our Lakes Teacher : Mr. Liam Forde 121 Blackburn , James

St. Columb's College Buncrana Road, Derry

Vegetation, Height and Type Differ with Distance from the Shore

Stand No. Group Leader St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

128 Barry, Noelita

Air and Soil Pollution Survey of Our Local River.

Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Riordan Knockbeg College Carlow

129 Byrne , Leonard Acid Rain - A Local Study

Teacher: Noel Shannon Teacher : Mr. Aidan Ryder 130 Coen, Gerald 122 Connor, Brian

Scoil Einde National School Salthill, Galway

Limavady Grammar School Co. Derry

Farmyard Manure - Unwanted Waste or Useful Agricultural By-Product Teacher : Mr. Liam P. Forde 123 Gallen , Eilish

A Pollution Study of City Air Teacher : Mr. John Flatley Pobal Scoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

131 Conroy, Deirdre

Ursuline Convent, Sligo Are We Superstitious?

"Don't Say It, The Plants are Listening".

Teacher : Mrs. Anne Cashell

Teacher : Ms. Brenda Kelly Christian Brothers' School Doon, Co. Limerick

132 Coyle, Anthony St. Columb's College, Buncrana Road, Derry

124 Kearney, Edward

Particle Size Decreases as Distance from Source Increases Teacher : Mr. Aidan Ryder 125 Kelly , Susan

Loreto Convent Wexford

Teenage Suicide -The Reasons Teacher : Ms. Mary Riordan 126 McBride , Marion

Loreto Convent Grammar School Omagh. Co. Tyrone

What The Isopod Did Next Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings 127 Mulcahy , Michael

Vocational School Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick

Geology and Topography of Limerick and Tipperary Teacher : Mr. John Kinsella Ursuline Convent Thurles, Co. Tipperary

133 Dee, Elsa

Rationalisation of the Creamery System Teacher : Sr. Charles Donovan St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

134 Doran , Jennifer

Will There be a Pollution War Before a Nuclear War Teacher : Ms. E. N . Fortune Ursuline Convent Thurles, Co. Tipperary

135 Enright , Anne

Is Our Environment Healthy?

Teacher: Sr. Charles Donovan

Small Industry in West Limerick Teacher : Mr. Con Murphy

28

29

Stand No.

Stand No.

St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

145 Murphy, Maeve Blakestown Community School Clonsilla, Co. Dublin

136 Fords , Jacqueline

Recycling for the Average World

Teacher : Ms. Mary O'Riordan

A Study of the Forms, Effects and the Causes of Cancer

Teacher : Ebin b Maoile6in Vocational School Dundalk, Co. Louth

137 Hanratty , Cora

Shampoos- Is There a Real Difference?

Teacher : Ms. Susan McGovern

An Ghairmscoil 146 Nf Chathmhaoil, Bernadette Beal an Atha Moir, An Clochan, Leifear Co. Dhun na nGall Gneithe de Gheolaiocht LarThir Chonaill Teacher : SeAn 6 Maolchallann 147 O'Connor, Andrew

138 Hughes , Thomas

Scoil Buirgheis Ceara Carnacon, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Programming a Micro to Test All Subjects from 3rd to 6th Classes Teacher : Art b SuilleabhSin St. Eunan's College Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

139 Kennedy, Colm

Effect of Sport Participation on Flat Feet Teacher : Mr. Joseph English

CBS, Kilcock Co. Kildare

Life in a Small Community Teacher : Mr. Michael Fitzgerald 148 O'Connor, Tara

Caritas College Ballyfermot, Dublin

A Study of Colour, Assessing its Positive and Negative Value Teacher : Mr. Philip Doheny 149 O'Donovan , Paul

Colaiste Mhuire 140 MacCraith , Ruadhbn Cearnog Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath Truailliu san Aer Teacher : Emmet 6 Gabhbin 141 McGroarty, Sally Marie

Loreto College Milford, Co. Donegal

CBS, Doon Co. Limerick

A Study of the Catchment Area of Our School Teacher : Mrs. Marie Buckley Christian Brothers' 150 O'Kane , Adrian Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone Does Omagh Need a Shopping Centre?

Teacher : Ms. Brigid Murray

Fishing in Fanad Teacher : Ms. Catriona Kenny 151 O'Neill , Alan Holy Faith Convent 142 McKenna , Caroline Haddington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin Air Pollution on the Exteriors of our Prominent Buildings

Teacher : Ms. Maria McCabe Christian Brothers' 143 McParland , David Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone How Does Omagh's Youth Spend Leisure Time Teacher : Ms. Brigid Murray Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry

144 Moore , John

CBS, Doon Co. Limerick

Population Trends in a Co. Limerick Village Teacher: Mrs. Marie Buckley 152 Phelan , Audrey

Ursuline Convent Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Factors Affecting Wheat Growing in Co. Tipperary Teacher : Sr. Charles Donovan 153 Rafferty , Denise

Dun L6ghaidh Convent Dundalk, Co. Louth

Downs Syndrome - Looking for A Cause Teacher : Ms. Anna Power

A Plan for Restoration of a Windmill Teacher: Mr. Maurice Sexton

31 30

Stand No. Stand No.

Christian Brothers' 154 Ratcliffe , Christopher Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone Detailed Investigation into Vegetation on a Drumlin Landscape Teacher : Ms. Brigid Murray

Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Road, Dublin

162 Furlong , Karen A Study of Botulism

Teacher: Ms. Sunniva Hanley St. Brigid ' s College Callan , Co. Kilkenny

163 Gibbs, Mary Vocational School Athenry, Co. Galway

155 Spelman , Martina

Olde Remedies The Dunkellin - Real Cost of Drainage Teacher : Mr. Seamus Hynes

Teacher : Mr. William Gardiner Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

1 64 Holland , Aisling ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Food and Taste Teacher : Sr. M. Goretti

Pollution and the Dodder River Teacher : Mr. Donal Rochford

Stand No . Group Leader 156 Brinkley , Leon

Notre Dame Des Missions Churchtown, Dublin

1 65 Ivory, Aileen

GROUP PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Colaiste Mhuire Cearnog Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath

Clar Riomhaire Timpeallacht Bhaile Atha Cliath Teacher : L. 0 Breacbin

Convent of Mercy 166 Kilmartin , Marie Therese Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath Fluoride and Health Teacher : Mr. Dermot Bennett

Mercy Convent Dungarvan , Co. Waterford

157 Burke, Enda

To Investigate the Effect of Colour Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely Vocational School Tipperary

158 Carrie, Maria

Loreto Convent 167 McCallion, Fiona Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone To Examine the Effects of Computers in a Rural Area Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings Loreto Convent Wexford

168 McCormack , Mary

Farm Safety Teacher: Mr. Daniel Byrne 1 59 Devereux, Trudi

Loreto Convent Wexford

Euthanasia - Murder or Mercy?

Teacher : Ms. Louise Murphy Rosary School Raheny, Dublin

160 Doyle , Meiread

The Santry River-A Pollution Survey Teacher : Ms. Angela Bury

Anorexia Nervosa - The Art of Starvation Teacher : Ms. Mary Riordan Loreto Convent 169 Monaghan , Una Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone Mental Ability Throughout the Day Teacher: Mrs. Anna Cummings Loreto College Milford, Co. Donegal

170 Moran , Andrea Eradication of TB

Vocational School Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

161 Ferns , Paul A Sticky Problem

Teacher: Mr. Sean Kennedy

32

Teacher: Ms. Catriona Kenny Colaiste Mhuire 171 O Fionnghaile , Donal Cearnog Pharnell, Baile Atha Cliath Clar Riomhaire Taisci alaithe an Athbheocain Teacher : L. O Breaciin 33

Stand No.

Loreto Convent Dalkey, Co. Dublin

172 O'Herlihy, Clodagh

A New Insight - Food Allergies and Their Effects Teacher : Ms. Dympna Meaney Loreto Abbey Dalkey, Co. Dublin

173 Quirke, Aileen

A New Look at Irish Society from the Source Teacher : Ms. Dympna Meaney Loreto Abbey Gorey, Co. Wexford

174 Sheil, Margarita

Students'- Views on Education Teacher : Ms. Marie Travers Loreto Convent Wexford

175 Small, Lucy

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION

Stand No . Group Leader St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry

181 Convery , Rory

Extra Sensory Perception Teacher : Mr. John Clayton St. Kieran's College Kilkenny

182 Cousins, Robert

Planning and Building Problems in Kilkenny Teacher : Mr. Seamus McGurran Vocational School Belturbet, Co. Cavan

183 Fitzpatrick, Seamus Silage Effluent

Bypass for Wexford

Teacher : Mr. Thomas McMahon

Teacher : Ms. Mary Riordan Colaiste Chiarain Leixlip, Co. Kildare

176 Spillane , Kieran

The Rye River - A Challenge in Conservation Teacher : Mr. Peter Duffy Presentation Convent Kilkenny

177 Tynan, Paula

The Mass Media and Its Affects on Us

Teacher : Ms. Joan Cashin Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

178 Wall, Niamh Teenage Pressures

Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely Blakestown Community School Clonsilla , Co. Dublin

179 Walshe , Mark

Volume and Speed Studies in the Phoenix Park Teacher : Ms. Nancy Guilfoyle Christian Brothers' 180 Whibley , Peter Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone The Study of a River Teacher : Ms. Brigid Murray

34

Blakestown Community School Clonsilla, Co. Dublin

184 Geraghty . Sandra

Effects of a Nuclear Bomb Exploding at Dublin Airport Teacher : Ebin 0 Maoilebin St . Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

1 85 Griffin , Olivia

Drugs - Delinquency and Teenagers Teacher: Mr. W. A . Gardiner 186 Keegan , Marie Therese

Ursuline College Sligo

An Ecological Study in Co. Sligo Teacher: Mrs. Anne Cashell Scoil na Braithre Chriostai Dungarbhan, Co. Phortlairge

188 McGrath , John

Peculiarities of the Structure, Relief and Drainage of South West of Ireland Teacher: E. 0 Mairtin Loreto Convent Wexford

189 Moorhead , Nikki

Illegitimacy: The Right to Life but Life Without Rights Teacher : Ms. Mary Riordan

35

Stand No.

Intermediate School Killorglin , Co. Kerry

190 Murphy , Emir

How Clean is the Caragh River?

Teacher : Mr. Brendan O'Donoghue

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BITHEOLAIOCHT

Colaiste Chroi Mhuire 191 NI Choncheanainn , Una An Spideal, Co. Na Gaillimhe Druchtini Smaointe as Inismeain - An Cuma lad Ann No As Teacher : Sr. Finnin St . Michael's College Listowel, Co. Kerry

192 O'Keeffe , Paul

Reasons We Smoke Teacher : Mr. Donncha Crowley St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

193 Phelan , Sarah

The Erosional and Depositional Features Caused by a Tributary River Teacher : Sr. Sheila Kearney Christian Brothers' 194 Pryce, Edward Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone The Amount of a River's Load in Solution Varies with Changes in Precipitation Teacher : Mr. Gerard Haughey Loreto College Crumlin Road, Dublin

195 Ross , Lorraine

The Feasibility of Setting Up Workers' Co-Ops in Our Area Teacher : Mrs. Mary Lynch

37 36

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Stand No

205 Reilly, Joanne

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION

St. Brigid ' s College Callan , Co. Kilkenny

Gluesniffing Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Riordan

Stand No.

St. Joseph's High School Coleraine, Co. Derry

196 Devine , Irene

An investigation Into Variation in the Common Birch Teacher : Mr. Maurice McHenry St. Peter's College Wexford

198 Fenlon , Michael Is the Air Pure?

Teacher: Rev. Donald Collins

206 Tennant, Nigel

Wesley College Ballinteer , Dundrum, Dublin

Limpets and Their Survival Teacher : Mr. John Leeson Clonkeen College Blackrock, Co. Dublin

207 Young, Damian Food and Digestion

Teacher : Mr. James Sheehan

Vocational Scnool Athenry, Co. Galway

199 Flaherty, Alan

A Study of the Oyster and the Factors which Effect It Teacher : Mr. Seamus Hynes St. Peter's College Wexford

200 Henebery , Patrick

How Long Do Herbicides Stay in the Ground?

Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins Blakestown Community School Clonsilla, Co. Dublin

201 Martin , Louise

Further Study in Psoriasis

Teacher : Ms. Deirdre Sexton St. Columba's College Rathfarnham, Dublin

202 Moriarty , Ruairi

A Benthic Study of Meelick Bay, Lough Derg Teacher : Mr. Peter Jackson St. Peter's College Wexford

203 O' Connell , Richard

Effects of Common Bactericidal Agents uii Hurling Acquired Injuries

Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins St. Peter's College Wexford

204 O' Connor, John

Are Weeds Toxic to Plants?

Teacher: Rev. Donald Collins

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION Stand No.

CBS Secondary School Sexton Street, Limerick

208 Barrett , Thomas Cancer

Teacher : Mr. John Clifford St. Eunan's College Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

209 Conlon, Paul

Is Muscular Strength Related to Muscular Endurance?

Teacher: Mr. Joseph English The High School Danum , Rathgar, Dublin

210 Doak, Stephen

Study of Plant Hormones on Growth Teacher : Ms. Joan Geoghegan CBS, Gorey Co. Wexford

211 Langrell , Stephen

Leaves as Natural Air Filters Teacher : Mr. Francis Duke Good Counsel College New Ross, Co. Wexford

212 Murphy, Tony

Hydroponics and Rooting Teacher : Mr. Michael O'Neill

38

39

Stand No. Stand No.

Scoil Stiofain Naofa Tramore Road, Cork

213 O'Brien , Paul

Seasonal Variation in Growth Rate of Students Teacher : Mr. Bernard Brennan St. Peter's College Wexford

214 O'Donohoe, Paul

221 Haughey , Claire

Loreto Convent Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone

An Investigation Into Pulse Rate Variations Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings 222 levers, Grainne

Dominican Convent Sion Hill, Booterstown, Co. Dublin

Goldfish Disease How Pure is Your Milk?

Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins

Teacher : M. Hutchinson 223 Jordan , Siobhan

Convent of Mercy Moath, Co. Westmeath

St . Peter's College Wexford

215 O'Gorman , Eoin

Focus on Soil Fungi The Scourge of a Dock Teacher : Rev. Donald Collins

Teacher : Sr. Bernard Healy 224 Kavanagh , Margaret

Synge Street CBS Dublin

216 Persse , Richard

Natural Alternatives to Chemical Pesticides Teacher : Mr. John Guest Colaiste Phadraig CBS Lucan, Co. Dublin

217 Sweeney , John

Causes of Time Clock Rhythms of Dandelion Flowers Teacher : Mr. John Coyne

Factors Influencing the Quality of Bread Teacher : Mr. F. J . Shanahan 225 Keegan , Karl

Breeding Tropical Fish at Home Teacher : Mr. Terry Flanagan 226 McCrystal, Aidan Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

228 McGoldrick , Vivienne

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION

Parasitism

Stand No.

Vocational School Borris, Co. Carlow

The Best Source of Protein Teacher : Mr. Declan Finlayson St. Columb's College Buncrana Road, Derry

219 Derry, Manus

A Study of Coastal Vegetation Teacher : Mr. Aidan Ryder St. Louise's Comprehensive School, Falls Road, Belfast

220 Gallagher, Teresa

Moyle Park College Clondalkin, Co. Dublin

Beta Analyse Production Variation Teacher : Mr. Michael Grimes

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

218 Crowe. Elizabeth

St. Louise's Comprehensive School, Falls Road, Belfast

The Inside Story Teacher : Mr. Sean Maguire

229 McGuigan , Deirdre

Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

The Effects of Melon Juice on the Germination of Seeds Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings 230 McKeever , Kieran

Loreto College Coleraine, Co. Derry

Irish Seaweed - A Potential Source of Liquid Fertiliser and Wood Preservative Teacher: Mr. James Logan

Effect of Calcium Levels in Water on the Shell Density of Snails Teacher : Mr. Sean Maguire

40

St. Mark's Vocational School Blessington, Co. Wicklow

41

Stand No.

Stand No.

231 McMahon , Patrick

240 Ward , Mary

Rathmore Grammar School Finaghy, Belfast

Intraspecific and Interspecific Competition between Spangle Galls on Oak Leaves

Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

To Investigate the Effect of Sulphur Dioxide on Plants

Teacher : Ms. Maria Hilditch 232 McMullan , Lucia

Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

Investigating the Variation in Tensile Strength of Female Hair Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings 233 Mills, Michael

Rathmore Grammar School Finaghy, Belfast

A Study of Tyria Jacobaea on Senecio Jacobaea Teacher : Ms. Marian Hilditch Rathmore Grammar School Finaghy, Belfast

234 Mooney , Orla

A Survey of Lough Neagh and the Conditions which Determine Vegetation Teacher : Ms. Marian Hilditch

Teacher : Mrs. Anna Cummings 241 Wilson, Fiona

Rathmore Grammar School Finaghy, Belfast

A River Tributary Under the Microscope Teacher: Ms Marian Hilditch

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION

Stand No . Group Leader 242 Barry, Monique

St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

Analysis of Washing Powders

Teacher : Ms. Mary O'Riordan

Sandymount High School Ballsbridge, Dublin

235 Nelson , Emma

The Psychological and Biological Effects of Artificial Light Teacher : Ms. Helen Murphy Manor House School Raheny, Dublin

236 O' Brien , Fiona

243 Boylan, Alan

St . Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

Effect of Steam on Plants Teacher: Mr. Mark Stephenson 244 Byrne, Angela

St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

The Earthworm - Friend or Enemy?

Teacher : Ms. Bridget Curtin 237 O' Keeffe . Padraig

St. Brogan's Vocational School Bandon, Co. Cork

A Scientific Study of the Lucey Symbiotic Unit Teacher : Mr. Edward Lucey St. Patrick 's Academy Dungannon , Co. Tyrone

238 O' Neill, Aidan

A Profitable Solution to the Problem of Handling Sewage Teacher : Mr. Eamonn Lavery Moyle Park College Clondalkin, Co. Dublin

ngh, Rajendra

The Structure of Fruiting Bodies Produced

by Fungi Teacher : Mr. Terry Flanagan

42

Chemistry in the Kitchen Teacher : Ms. Mary O'Riordan 245 Byrne , Denise

St. Joseph's Secondary School Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath

Bodily Reaction to Stimuli Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Rourke 246 Clarke, Una

Dominican Convent Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin

A Study of the Microbiology of the Food Industry Teacher : Ms. Jacinta Jones 248 Crean, Abina

St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

Nettles -The Magical Substance Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Riordan

43

Stand No.

Stand No.

249 Cryan , Maria

Dominican Convent Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin

Dominican Convent 259 Kavanagh , Louise Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin Herbal Remedies

A Study of the Microbiology of Tooth Decay Teacher: Ms. Jacinta Jones St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

250 Delaney, Anne

A Scientific Approach to Removing Common Stains Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Riordan Vocational School Kilcormac, Co. Offaly

251 Dolan, James

Teacher : Ms. Jacinta Jones 260 Kearney , Anne

Dominican Convent Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin

Antibiotic Residues in Milk and Meat Teacher : Ms Jacinta Jones Ursuline Convent Thurles, Co. Tipperary

261 Kelly , Evelyn Dutch Elm Disease

Teacher : Sr. Charles Donovan The Effects of Soil and Climate on Agriculture Worldwide Teacher : Mrs. Breda Conneely Post-Primary School Maynooth, Co. Kildare

252 Doyle, Declan

Strawberry Production Under Different Soil Conditions Teacher : Ms. Patricia Mahony Ursuline Convent Thurles, Co. Tipperary

253 Fleming , Oonagh

St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

262 Kevlin , Ruth

Big and Small - A Home for All Tree Stumps and Trees Teacher : Ms. E. N . Fortune Christian Brothers' 263 Loughrey , Maurice Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone Investigation of Factors Involved in the Souring of Milk Teacher: Mrs. Mary McGuinness

Acne.

Teacher: Sr, Charles Donovan Dominican Convent 254 Garvan , Caroline Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin

264 Madden , Anne Marie

St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

A Solution to the World Food Problem Teacher : Ms. Sylvia Brown

Eradication of T.B. Teacher : Ms. Jacinta Jones Dominican Convent 256 Hannigan , Eimear Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin An Investigation into Factors Affecting the Growth and Performance of the Horse Teacher : Ms. Jacinta Jones 257 Hillin, Michelle

Dominican Convent Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin

Home Cures and Herbal Remedies Teacher : Ms Jacinta Jones Vocational School Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

258 Huxley, Stephen

Dun Lughaidh Convent Dundalk, Co. Louth

265 Malone, Aileen

How Safe Is Our Milk?

Teacher : Ms. Siobhan Greer St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

266 Malone , Siobhan

Food Without Chemicals Teacher : Ms. Sylvia Brown 267 Marnell , Catherine

Health from the Garden Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Riordan

Do Our Household Disinfectants Disturb the Role of Nature?

Teacher : Mrs. Marian Madigan

44

St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

45

Stand No. Stand No.

269 McCloskey , Conor

Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

Patterns in Bio-Rhythms Teacher : Ms. Mary McGuinness 271 McElholm , Noel 4

Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

Soft Drinks Under the Microscope

Teacher : Mrs. Mary McGuinness 272 Murphy, Shane

St. Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

Squirrels in Drogheda Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson 274 O' Connell , Paula Dominican Convent Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin A Study of the Microbiology of the Canning Industry Teacher : Ms. Jacinta Jones 275 O'Leary, Miriam

St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin

281 Roche, Niamh Chromatography

Teacher : Ms. E. N . Fortune St . Brigid 's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

282 Smyth, Eva

The Detailed Study of Leaves and Trees Teacher : Ms. Mary O'Riordan St. Joseph's High School Coleraine, Co. Derry

283 Sweeney , Gerald

Plants and Water Loss Teacher : Mr. Maurice McHenry St. Dominic's College Cabra, Dublin

284 Wilson, Etain

Cigarettes - Do They Harm Us? Teacher : Ms. Kay Walsh

Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Study of Unicellular Teacher: Sr. Angela Kiely 276 O' Shaughnessy , Shane

Bush Post Primary School, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Pollution of Sea Water in the Cooley Peninsula Teacher : Ms. Jacqueline Clarke 277 Ownes, Simeon

Marian College Ballsbridge, Dublin

Common Foot Complaints Teacher : Mr. Hilary Dorgan 278 Phelan, Denise Holy Faith Convent Haddington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin Investigating Chemicals in Cosmetics Teacher : Ms. Maria McCabe 279 Queally, Cora

Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Bacteria - Friend or Foe of Man Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely 280 Quinn, Catherine

Caritas College Ballyfermot, Dublin

GROUP PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Stand No . Group Leader 285 Ahlowalia , Ajit

St. Mary's CBS Carlow

Antibiotic Activity of Soil Moulds

Teacher: Mr. Leo Hogan 286 Ballot , Josephine

Mercy Convent Dungarvan , Co. Waterford

Benefits of Seaweed Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely 287 Bartlett , Penny

Newpark Comprehensive School Blackrock, Co. Dublin

A Scientific Study of Snails in a Small Suburban Garden Teacher : C. H. Sealy 288 Brady , Roisin

Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown, Dublin

Winter Wonderland in the Garden Teacher : Ms. Sunniva Hanley

A New Source of Oil Teacher : Ms. Margaret McDarby 47 46

Stand No.

Stand No.

St. Mark's Vocational School Blessington, Co. Wicklow

289 Browne , Angela

Investigating Fermentative Organisms Teacher : Mr. F. Shanahan Presentation Convent Kilkenny

290 Cantwell, Fiona Brewing

Teacher : Ms. Joan Cashin Mercy Convent Dungarvan , Co. Waterford

291 Collender, Valerie Leptospirosis

Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely 292 Corr, Lisa

Holy Faith Convent Haddington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin

Do Different Types of Glass Affect the Growth of Potted Plants?

Teacher : Ms. Maria McCabe Loreto Convent 293 Cunningham , Mary Rachel Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone An Analytical Study of Soil Teacher : Ms. Anna Cummings

St. Thomas' Community School Bray, Co. Wicklow

298 Hanley , Michael The Human Eye

Teacher : Mr. Senan Reidy Good Counsel College New Ross, Co. Wexford

299 Hussey , Garrett

Investigation of Food Poisoning Teacher : Micheal 0 Neill Knockbeg College Carlow

300 Kelly, Daragh

Smoking and Teenage Life Teacher : Ms. Gemma Hopkins Cabinteely Community School Co. Dublin

301 Kinsella , Niamh

Accelerating Plant Growth Teacher : Ms. Cora Fox Holy Faith Convent 302 Lacey, Jennifer Haddington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin Does Acid Rain Affect Our Hair?

Teacher : Ms. Maria McCabe St. Thomas' Community School Bray, Co. Wicklow

303 Mooney , Larry St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

294 Daly, Angela Over-Use of Laxatives

Teacher : Mr. W. A . Gardiner Loreto Convent Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

295 Dooley, Susan

Natural Food, Cosmetics and Medicine Teacher : Ms. Anne Marie Kiely CBS Midleton Co. Cork

296 Fleming , Patrick

The Most Efficient Method of Methane Production form Common Sources Teacher : Mr. John Hutch St. Joseph's Secondary School 297 Giles, Geraldine Rochfortbridge, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

To Simulate the Atmosphere of Mars Under Lab Conditions Teacher : Mr. Senan Reidy Loreto High School Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin

304 Murphy, Carole

To Investigate the Use of Chemicals in Food Teacher : Ms. Norma Hiney Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown, Dublin

305 O' Connor , Anne

Will Grass be a Main Source of Protein for Humans in the Future Teacher : Ms. Sunniva Hanley 306 O' Connor, Noreen

Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry

Nutrition and Sport

Food Chemistry

Teacher: Mr. Maurice Sexton

Teacher : Ms. Mary O ' Rourke

48

49

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Stand No.

307 Power , Josephine

Nenagh Vocational School Co. Tipperary

GROUP PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION

Frogs Frolics Teacher : Mr. Liam Flannery

Stand No . Group Leader

Ursuline Convent Waterford

316 Barry, Lysa St . Catherine's College Armagh

308 Russell , Orla•

A Study of Vegetation Succession Through the Use of Pollen Analysis Teacher : Mr. Joseph Cullinane St. Enda's Community School Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

309 Schamp, Dane

The Biological Control of Insects Teacher : Ms. Siobhan Sugrue Loreto Convent Wexford

310 Sweetman , Cathy

The Herbal Way to Health Teacher : Ms. Mary Riordan 31 1 Taggart , Victoria

St. Joseph's High School Coleraine, Co. Derry

Zonation Patterns on a Rocky Seashore Teacher : Mr. Maurice McHenry Presentation Convent Listowel, Co. Kerry

313 Walshe , Deirdre

Mastitas -Causes, Symptoms and Cures Teacher : Ms. Helen McCarthy 314 Walsh , James

St. Joseph's CBS Drogheda, Co. Louth

How Smoke Pollutes Plants Teacher : Mr. Mark Stephenson 315 Walsh , Paula

Presentation Convent Kilkenny

Investigating the Possibility of Using Sheep's Milk for Humans Teacher : Ms. Joan Cashin

The Pros and Cons of Amateur Fermenting Teacher : Sr. Carmel Duggan Our Lady's Secondary School Listowel, Co. Kerry

317 Carey , Florence

The Bank Vole and Its Life in Ireland Teacher : Ms. Helen McCarthy 318 Cooney, Sinead

Presentation Convent Wexford

Healing with Herbs Teacher : Ms. Geraldine Scanlan 319 Cusack , Geraldine

Pobal Scoil losa Malahide, Co. Dublin

Sea Sand Harvest Teacher : Ms. Jennifer Simmons 320 Gaskin , Louise

St. David's Secondary School Greystones, Co. Wicklow

A Bio-Economic Investigation of Marine Life in the Greystones Area Teacher : Ms. Mairead O'Donovan 321 Goodman , Aveen

Rathmore Grammar School Finaghy, Belfast

Facts of Life in a Saltmarsh Teacher : Ms. Marian Hilditch 322 Griffin , Michele

Ard Scoil Pobal Bantry , Co. Cork

Mussel Cultivation in Bantry Bay Teacher: Ms. C. Barry 323 Hardiman , Caimin

And Scoil Ris Ennis Road, Limerick

The Control of Milk from the Cow to the Consumer Teacher: Mr. Gerard Watchorn

51 50

Stand No. Stand No.

St. David's Secondary School Greystones, Co. Wicklow

334 Rock, Debbie Waterpark College Waterford

324 Hayes. Raymond

Bioluminescence in Fish

Teacher : Mr. Michael Redmond

Study and Investigation of Mushrooms Teacher : Mr. Thomas Meehan

St. Louise's Comprehensive School, Falls Road, Belfast

335 Rooney , Regina De La Salle College Wicklow Town

325 Kavanagh , Jimmy

Ecological Study of the Vartry Estuary Teacher : Mr. John Ryan St . Patrick's High School Maghera , Co. Derry

326 Mallon , Francis

A Week in the Life of a River Teacher : Mr. John Clayton

Magnetic Guidance Systems in Humans and Animals Teacher : Mr. Sean Maguire St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny

336 Russell , Sarah

How Healthy are Health Foods?

Teacher : Mr. W. A . Gardiner

Vocational School Tullamore, Co. Offaly

327 Martin, Martina

Shampoos, Dyes and Perms - Effects on Hair and Skin Teacher: Mr. Denis Magner 328 McGill, Bernadette

St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry

A Comparison of the Fertility of Various Soils Teacher : Mr. John Clayton 329 McGirr , Michele

Loreto Convent Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone

Extraction and Identification of Organisms in Leaf Litter Teacher : Ms. Joan Quinn 330 McKeefry , Brendan

St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry

An Analysis of Recall from Visual and Audio Stimili Teacher : Mr. Leslie McClean Presentation Convent Listowel, Co. Kerry

331 O'Brien , Patricia

A Study of the Human Eye and Its Function Teacher : Ms. Helen McCarthy Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

332 O" Regan , Lynda

Water Pollution in Dungarvan Teacher : Sr. Angela Kiely

53 52

Aer Lingus wishes to record its gratitude to:

We also wish to thank those who have contributed ancillary prizes for this exhibition:

An ForasTaluntais Cara The Computer People Commission of European Communities Computer Education Society of Ireland Confederation of Irish Industry Department of Education

Aer Rianta Arthur Guinness Son & Company ( Dublin ) Limited Bank of Ireland Confederation of Irish Industry Eason & Son Limited Educational Company of Ireland

Institute of Biology Institute of Chemistry

Fallons, C. J.

Institute of Electrical Engineers

Folens, A. J.

Institute of Physics

Gael Linn

Institute of Public Administration (Young Citizen Magazine)

Gill & MacMillan Golden Disc Group

Institution of Engineers of Ireland Irish Farmers ' Association Irish Science Teachers ' Association Lennox Laboratory Supplies Jurys Hotel , Dublin National Dairy Council Montrose Hotel , Dublin Shaw Scientific Suppliers National Board for Science and Technology Technicon ( Ireland ) Limited North Eastern Education & Library Board Ulster Bank Philips Electrical ( Ireland ) Limited Water Pollution Advisory Council Professors of Botany of Ireland Royal Dublin Society Sociological Assocation of Ireland Westinghouse Electric ( Ireland ) Limited

54

55