1994 YOUNG SCIENTISTS AER LINGUS

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YEARS OF SCIENCE

30th EXHIBITION OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS 306 TAISPEANTAS

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page Foreword ............................................................................................................................. 4 Message from An Taoiseach ................................................................................................7 Programme of Events .......................................................................................................... 8 Exhibition Judges .................................................................................................................9 Aer Lingus Young Scientists Winners Abroad ..................................................................... 11 General Information .......................................................................................................... 13 Prizes and Awards ............................................................................................................. 14 Special Features at the Exhibition .......................................................................................17 Past Young Scientists - Where Are They Now ? .................................................................. 21

LISTING OF PROJECTS Chemistry, Physical and Mathematical Sciences • Individual ................................................................................................................28 • Group ......................................................................................................................31 Social and Behavioural Sciences

• Individual ................................................................................................................40 • Group ......................................................................................................................42 Biological and Ecological Sciences • Individual ................................................................................................................54 • Group ......................................................................................................................57

Companies and Organisations associated with the exhibition ...........................................65

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lives. We feel very privileged over the years to be able to give a platform to these searching, probing young minds who readily surmount the obstacles in the way of their research with freshness of view, great determination and innovation.

We have seen science and technology grow in Ireland over the last three decades and with it the skills and development of our young people. Research and development in Ireland has grown to become a thriving industry employing 4,000 people today. The Aer Lingus Group has blazed the trail in the development of technological expertise in the Irish aerospace industry, using the most technologically-advanced aircraft and sophisticated methods of training. Aer Lingus sees an essential role for itself in being part of a process that encourages change, renews itself and strives for new excellence. Aer Lingus, along with every other technology orientated industry, faces the future confidently with a scientifically orientated workforce to respond to the global challenges facing us.

Young Irish scientists now have a reputation for excellence to defend internationally as each year sees the Aer Lingus Young Scientists receive recognition for their work in international contests. This commitment to excellence has become the hallmark of our young scientists. Organisations such as Westinghouse Electric Corporation, the European Union and the Young Research Foundation of Germany make these international opportunities possible.

Bernie Cahill Executive Chairman - Aer Lingus

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his 30th Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition is a very proud occasion for Aer Lingus. The decision to hold this special anniversary exhibition was taken

against a background of the most difficult year in the airline's history. The exhibition is important, not just to Aer Lingus, but also holds a special place in Irish society. From modest beginnings in 1965 in the Mansion House, the exhibition has grown in size, expertise, and is now widely recognised as a national forum for our school-going young people, in which they can present their scientific work to the country's most eminent scientists, industrialists and the visiting public.

Today, to a great extent, we accept modern technology as part of our lives without needing to explore or question the scientific principals that underpin them. The importance of the exhibition is that it challenges young people to continue to question everything around them, building on the advances already made in the field of science and technology, thus making scientific enquiry the key order of the day.

The tremendous momentum that has led to the technological advances of today rely on the enquiring minds of our young scltnttlh In the following pages, you will see that the issues they address are global , contemporary and relevant to our everyday

The exhibition has been shaped by the contribution of so many organisations who respond in a very unique way to the young scientists and their work. EOLAS, the Irish Science and Technology Agency, who in a new initiative begun last year with us, are helping a number of young scientists test their projects in a commercial and industrial environment. We thank them for their endorsement of and support for the exhibition.

We gratefully acknowledge the efforts of our judges who carefully monitor and develop this event in order to help young scientists realise their aims and who select the worthy representatives for the international contests.

Not least of all, special mention is required for the young scientists who are at the heart of the exhibition, and who have travelled here with their teachers and parents from every corner of the country to eagerly show us the results of many hours thought and scientific endeavour.

We hope that this exhibition will inspire you as it does us.

Bernie Cahill, Executive Chairman - Aer Lingus

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MARKING 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AER LINGUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS EXHIBITION

I would like to congratulate Aer Lingus and all the individual participants down through the years in the Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition.

In previous years, having seen the exhibits, I have been greatly impressed by the skill, hard work and patience involved in preparing the projects. I believe that the exhibition offers a wonderful experience for any young person as they fulfil their interests while at the same time undertaking the discipline and application necessary for success in any walk of life.

I had the pleasure, in 1993, of presenting the Young Scientist of the Year award to Rodger Toner and Donal Keane of Newry who went on to take first prize at the EC Contest for Young Scientists. This success represents not only individual excellence but is a source of pride and self-confidence for the whole country. I know that the Exhibition attracts many projects from Northern Ireland and in so doing serves to build bridges between the communities on this island.

I note with great interest that for the future there will be support for the further development of projects with commercial potential. I very much welcome this initiative as I believe it is essential that our intellectual capital and the public investment we make in developing it are translated into economic growth.

An Taoiseach Mr. Albert Reynolds, T.D.

I would like to wish Aer Lingus, the exhibition participants and their teachers continuing success over the coming years.

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Tuesday , January 4th 2.00pm - 8.00 pm

Chairman of the Panel of Judges Assembly of projects from Dublin and surrounding counties.

Wednesday , January 5th 8.30 am - 1.00 pm

xhibitors complete assembly of projects.

3.00 pm - 6.30 pm

Interviews with judges: exhibitors must attend.

7 . 30 pm - 9.30 pm

Film show.

Mr Donal Downing Honorary Member Professor E T S Walton, Trinity College, Nobel Prizewinner in Physics (1951)

Exhibition Administrator Ms J Mahon, Aer Lingus

Thursday, January 6th 9.00 am - 6.00 pm

Judging of projects: exhibitors must attend. Exhibitors will have free periods during the day but must remain at the RDS.

12.00-3.00 pm

Visiting school groups.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

7 . 00pm - 10 . 00pm

Private judging . Judges will read reports. Exhibitors or teachers will not be admitted to the exhibition hall during this period.

7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Quiz. Contact Teachers' Registration for further details.

CHEMISTRY , PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES University College, Dublin Rev Dr T Burke, Airmotive Ireland Ltd Mr J Farrell,

Friday , January 7th 9.00am

inal judging.

Professor F Imbusch,

University College, Galway

Dr E O'Neill, Dr R K Wilson,

Trinity College, Dublin Consultant Chemist

All exhibitors must attend.

11.00 am - 18.00pm

Exhibition open to public and school groups.

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

5.00pm

Official Opening by An Taoiseach, Mr Albert Reynolds TD. Pat Kenny, RTE, to officiate as Master of Ceremonies.

Announcement of category prizewinners and presentation of prizes to top award winners will take place. All exhibitors are requested to attend this function.

Mr S Blain,

Church of Ireland College of Education, Dublin

Professor J Jackson, Dr M Upton,

Trinity College, Dublin University College, Dublin

Mr M Walsh,

Vocational Education Committee, Co Wicklow

7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Disco with Brian Graham from RTE. BIOLOGICAL & ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES University College, Dublin Dr J Bracken,

Saturday , January 8th 11.00am - 6.00pm

Exhibition open to the public.

11.30 am

President Mary Robinson visits the exhibition.

2 . 00pm - 3.30 pm

Presentation of awards to winners. Exhibitors, teachers and parents welcome.

Prof D M X Donnelly, Dr G Doyle, Mr H Fuller,

University College, Dublin University College, Dublin University College, Dublin

Dr T Walsh,

Blood Transfusion Service Board, Dublin

Prizes presented by Sonia O'Sullivan, international athletics champion.

7.30 pm

Live band 'Sandstorm'.

Sunday , January 9th 11.00 am - 5.00 pm

Exhibition open to public.

Exhibition visited by TDs, Minister and other VIPs.

4.30 pm

Closing Ceremony with Ray D'Arcy from RTE. 8

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GROUP PROJECTS CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES University College Dublin Professor Tom Brazil El Company, Shannon Dr M J Byrne, Trinity College, Dublin Professor J Corish University College, Dublin Dr Tony Davis Inst of Physics London & European Phy. Society Dr M G Ebison, Dr 0 Finlayson, Mr B Hayden, Dr D Melody, Dr C O'Sullivan, Dr J A Scott,

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Rodger Toner and Donal Keane from Newry Co Down, the 1993 Aer Lingus Young Scientists of the Year, won a top award of £4,000 in the European Community Contest for Young Scientists in Berlin . They are to represent the European Community at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Alabama in May. They are currently studying for their A Levels at the Abbey Grammar School in Newry.

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Gavin Hurley , from Cork, who is the 1993 Best Individual Winner, won a Grand Award in New Orleans at the Westinghouse International Science and Engineering Fair, Gavin is currently on a year-long cultural and educational exchange programme in Germany. He returns to Cork next year to study for the Leaving Certificate.

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Christopher Swift , Colin Walsh and Ian Ellis from Dublin won a Fifth Prize at the European Environmental Contest in Dresden last November. They are all currently studying for the Leaving Certificate at the High School in Rathgar, Dublin.

Dublin City University Guinness Peat Aviation.

Loctite Irl Ltd University College, Cork University College, Dublin

SOCIAL & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES Eastern Health Board DrJBarry, Trinity College, Dublin Dr M Fitzgerald, Department of Education, Dublin Mr P Fox, Ms B Foy, Professor D Gilmore, Dr K Hourihan, Mr J Hourihane, Ms C Kelleher, Dr H McGee, Mr P McGee, Mr TD McQuaid, Ms R Morrow, Professor J O'Connor, Dr E Shelly,

Top winners from last year's exhibition won major awards in Europe and the United States.

City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee Trinity College, Dublin University College, Cork St Patrick's College of Education, Dublin Consultant Sociologist Royal College of Surgeons St Patrick's College of Education, Dublin Mater Misericordiae Hospital Department of Education, Dublin National College of Industrial Relations, Dublin Irish Heart Foundation

BIOLOGICAL & ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES University College, Galway Professor E Colleran, Dublin City University Dr A N Glynn, University College, Dublin Professor MG Harrington, University College, Dublin Dr M Hennerty, University College, Dublin Dr C Hussey, Dublin Corporation Central Laboratory Dr A McNally, Mr R McMullan, Dr Declan Murray E Ni Lamhna, Uasal, Mr P Wilson,

St Columba's College, Dublin University College, Dublin Consultant Biologist Zoological Gardens, Dublin

DISPLAY AWARDS Mr D Skehan, Mr R Uhlemann,

Aer Lingus, Dublin Aer Lingus, Dublin 10

Above: (Left to right) Rodger Toner and Donal Keane, Young Scientists of the Year 1993.

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Exhibition Adminstration Office On the right of the main entrance.

Press and Information Office On the right of the main entrance, on the balcony.

Teachers' Centre

Cedar Room on the balcony, Main Hall Security Uniformed and plain clothes security personnel will be on duty during the exhibition.

First Aid

Check with Administration Office Hours of Opening Friday, January 7th ...................................................................................1100 hrs - 1800 hrs Saturday, January 8th ..............................................................................1100 hrs - 1800 hrs Sunday, January 9th ................................................................................1100 hrs - 1700 hrs

Above: Gavin Hurley, the 1993 Best Individual , who won a Grand Award at the international Science and Engineering Fair.

Admission charges Adults ...........................................................................................................................f2 Children and students ...................................................................................................f1

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

Processing and analysis of results courtesy of Cara the Computer People

Above (left to right) Colin Walsh, Ian Ellis and Christopher Swift won at the European Environmental Contest in Dresden.

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HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDS Some 100 prizes for projects that are highly commended by the judges.

The prize fund for 1994 will amount to f15,000. This includes cash prizes and trophies, school and teacher awards, travel to science fairs in Europe and the United States 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.

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

SPECIAL AWARDS TOP AWARDS 1

Young Scientist or Scientists of the Year The premier award winner will receive the Aer Lingus silver trophy plus f1,000. The winner will represent Ireland at the European Science Contest in Luxembourg.

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Best Individual or Best Group Will receive the Aer Lingus prize of f500 and a Certificate of Distinction. The winner will represent Ireland at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Birmingham, Alabama. The trip is sponsored by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation who also present a trophy to the winner.

Runner Up Group and Runner Up Individual Will receive the Aer Lingus prize of E300 and a Certificate of Distinction.

The following prizes will be distributed among the top four winners, depending on the final placings: Entry to the Young Europeans Environmental Research in Germany where the selected students will represent Ireland.

A trip to the European Space Agency in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, sponsored by EOLAS, the Irish Science and Technology Agency.

In addition to the general awards in each category a number of special awards are being offered through the generosity of the sponsoring institutes and organisations listed here.

These awards include medals, trophies, job experience and visits to see science at work.

Barnardos Two awards for projects which contribute to our knowledge about the needs of children and child care services.

Bord na Gaeilge Se dhuais do na tionscnaimh Ghaeilge is fearr a phleitear tri mheain na Gaeilge.

An Bord Glas Two awards for projects demonstrating ways and means of achieving import substitution, export expansion and job creation in the horticultural sector.

Irish Business and Employers ' Confederation Two awards for projects with potential for commercial development.

The Institute of Biology of Ireland Two prizes for the best projects in Biological Sciences.

Institute of Chemistry of Ireland / Royal Society of Chemistry Two prizes for the best projects in pure or applied Chemistry.

Institution of Electrical Engineers

CATEGORY AWARDS 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 and Ecological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematical Sciences and Social and Behavioural Sciences. Within each category there are age divisions - Junior, Intermediate and Senior.

First, Second and Third prizes of f90 (f120), f65 (f90), f50 (f80), will be awarded in each division (27 prizes for individual projects, and 27 for groups).

The Nicholas Callan Award for the project which displays the best understanding of electrical engineering principles.

The Institution of Engineers of Ireland One prize for a project in engineering with significant commercial potential.

The Insurance Institute of Ireland Two prizes for projects dealing with safety or health.

The Institute of Physics in Ireland Two prizes for projects in physics or applied physics.

DISPLAY AWARDS Prizes of f30 (f50) will be awarded to projects which are well presented. (9 prizes for individual projects, and 9 for groups).

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Irish Computer Society Two prizes for projects using computers which include the writing of original software.

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Irish Cancer Society and CSSC Drugs Awareness Programme

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Two prizes for the better understanding and, ultimately, prevention of smoking addictions.

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Irish Geological Association Two prizes for the best geological projects in the exhibition.

EOLAS - THE IRISH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY / FORBAIRT

Irish Professors of Botany Two prizes for the best botanic projects.

EOLAS, now incorporated in Forbairt, present three success stories in Irish science research.

Irish Science Teachers ' Association

The Triff id Camera

A prize for the project that displays the most innovative use of school science laboratory equipment.

A special high-tech camera called the Triffid has equaled the NASA Hubble Space Telescope in terms of its ability to view broken-off pieces of exploded stars called pulsars. It has also outstripped the Hubble in tackling a whole range of other astronomy problems. The Hubble, which was built at a cost of 2 billion dollars, compares with the Triffid which was designed and built by University College Galway and Dunsink Observatory at a cost of f75,000.

The National Heritage Council Six prizes for projects that deal with the protection and preservation of the environment, in the areas of either archaeology, architecture, flora, fauna, landscape or inland waterways.

The National Rehabilitation Board Two prizes for a project which will contribute to the independent living and social, cultural and economic integration in society of people with a disability.

Sociological Association of Ireland Two awards for projects which best use the methods and concepts of sociology.

Teagasc Agriculture & Food Development Authority

A prize for the best individual project on Agriculture/Food.

Rare Earth Magnets A magnet's unique abilities to store energy indefinitely in its magnetic field and exert magnetic forces have countless applications across the whole spectrum of modern technology, from the tiny ring magnet at the heart of a CD player to the large blocks used in magnetically-levitated transport systems. Many consumer products we take for granted would be inconceivable without the high-performance rare-earth materials that have been developed in recent years. Research in Trinity College led to the discovery of 'Nitromag' in 1990. Some of the novel permanent magnetic devices which have been developed there, including the Magic Mangle will be exhibited, with illustrations and an explanation of the underlying physics. The display includes some hands-on demonstrations and a magnet quiz.

Association of Secondary Teachers , Ireland An award for the school scoring the highest number of points on a points for prizes basis.

Molecular Biology Maynooth College Biology department displays research in a number of fields. The area of plant cell molecular biology has made some discoveries whereby a plant's molecular tissue can be 'rebuilt' in order to make it more resistant to insects, frost and salinity in the soil, thus improving crop yields. Parasitic insects called nematodes are being developed as natural enemies used for the biological control of insect pests, and human cell structure is being examined in relation to cancer and AIDS. Pathogenic yeasts are also being used to learn more about Candida albicans and other diseases.

Teachers ' Union of Ireland An award to the school from which a project is selected on the basis of integrated science.

THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

FOR SCHOOLS

Cara the Computer People

The winning school in each of the three main categories will receive a 386 SX Notebook Computer, complete with DOS, mouse, windows and printer, courtesy of Cara. The winning schools will be selected on the basis of points for prizes.

Last year, EOLAS and Aer Lingus selected a number of projects which had potential for further industrial and commercial development. During the last year, the young scientists and their projects were introduced to industrialists, manufacturers and the process whereby a scientific research project can become a marketable product in the industrial world. The projects were greeted with enthusiasm and we are pleased to report on the success of this initiative and to present an interim report on those projects which are close to commercial reality.

Location: Main Hall

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AER LINGUS / MICROSOFT FLIGHT TRAINING SIMULATOR

IRISH MENSA

Now is your chance to see how an Aer Lingus pilot learns to fly a Boeing 737. Microsoft and Aer Lingus have joined forces to show you how Microsoft FS5 is used by Aer Lingus Flight Operations for use in their pilot training programme. Join the Aer Lingus crew on a flight around the country which takes off from Dublin Airport, cruises over well-known Dublin and Shannon landmarks such as the Bailey Lighthouse, Killiney Hill and the Shannon Estuary before coming into land again. Aer Lingus first officers, under the leadership of Mark McAllister, will be on hand to demonstrate Microsoft FS5 which is among the latest technology used in the Aer Lingus Flight Training Programme.

Fasten your seatbelts!

Give your brain a workout with Irish Mensa.

Not only will they test your IQ, but they will present you with an array of tests, puzzles and teasers that should tone up your thought-processing brain cells until next year's Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition.

Pit your wits against young scientists, old scientists and the rest of the thinking world.

Location: Industries Hall

Location: Main Hall

THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS Computer Aided Design is among one of the most recent technological advances made in the area of architecture, used by the OPW in both construction and renovation of buildings. The OPW demonstrates how the traditional methods of the drawing board, in preparing plans for the architect and calculating heating and lighting requirements, are efficiently superceded by technology.

SCI-FUN FUNdamental Physics are back, bigger and better, with lots of new exciting experiments. Come along and 'see' your voice on screen and investigate your musical talent. Tackle the problems of uphill gravity with the Rattle Back. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to cocoon yourself in a giant bubble?

Try designing your own split-level house with solar-panels and heated indoor swimming pool!

PREVIOUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS The last thirty years has been a long time in science. Here we proudly record the progress of the Aer Lingus Young Scientists of the Year since 1965. Many of them are involved in exciting areas of research that are making new breakthroughs and discoveries every day.

Here is their story and an insight into their work.

There's eating and drinking in 'Electronic Soup' which is a bubbling, exciting cauldron of electronic devices and circuits with which to interact. Add a kilogram half a dozen VVL of microchips, Cameras that measure 2.5 square centimetres and a pinch of salt for the best pre-lunch appetizer in the RDS.

Location: Main Hall

1993 INTERNATIONAL YOUNG SCIENTISTS In the wake of their international success, Aer Lingus Young Scientists who participated in international competitions this year have returned to the RDS with their prizewinning projects.

Talk to the electronic engineers and scientists from the University of Edinburgh who are involved in today's research for tomorrow's technology.

See page 11 for further details.

Location: Main Hall

THE CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP Check out these exciting demonstrations on gases which allow you to handle hydrogen and oxygen gas in a balloon, turn oxygen into a blue liquid and even make fireworks with liquid nitrogen. Watch the chemical reaction that takes place when you burn methane bubbles.

Listen to exploding propane bubbles and see how a rocket can be launched using the energy from an explosion. All this and much more.

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Freeze-dried ice-cream as eaten by NASA space astronauts, water-divining rods, pencils made from twigs and an Aer Lingus Young Scientist autograph book are some of the A 30th items for sale in this shop.

Anniversary once-off Aer Lingus Young Scientists t-shirtd by Irish designer Elesabetta Mirolo is also available.

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STREET SCIENCE Why is the sky blue? What is the Black Hole? Watch out for UCD's Professor Alex Montwill and Michael Keely of RTE's 'Street Science'. They are on the prowl with sound recorders for unsuspecting young scientists, visitors and judges for answers to these thought-provoking questions. All will then be revealed on Sunday at 3.00 pm when we can hear a selection of responses and the definitive ones from Professor Montwill.

1965 JOHN MONAHAN Newbridge College , Co Kildare BSc (1st Class Honours) Biochemistry, University College Dublin, Doctorate Biochemistry, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Research Chief, Department Molecular Genetics, Hoffman-la-Roche, New Jersey.

Fundamental Research in Cell Differentiation, particularly differentiation caused by steroid hormones at Baylor College of Medicine Houston Texas.

Director of Molecular and Cell Biology at Triton Bio Sciences Incorporated, San Francisco.

Vice-president of Research and Development - Somatix Therapy Corporation in San Francisco. This is a major biotechnology company, leading in the field of gene therapy technology.

Location: Pine Room

BORD NA GAEILGE

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Ag seastan Bhord na Gaeilge, beidh Comhairleoir Gairme ar fail Deardaoin agus De hAoine chun labhairt le daoine 6ga faoi ghairmeacha san eolaiocht. Beidh comortais againn i gcomhair le Raidio na Gaeltachta a bheidh ag craoladh beo on RDS agus beidh comortas 'toraiocht taisce' againn timpeall ar na taispeantais. Bainigi taitneamh as na himeachtai Gaeilge!

1966 MARY FINN

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ENFO - THE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SERVICE A number of projects will be selected from the exhibition and invited to participate in a special exhibition entitled 'Aer Lingus Young Scientists and the Environment' at the ENFO Centre at 17 Andrew St, Dublin 2 for a number of weeks following the Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition. The projects will be chosen on the basis of scientific content and the promotion of environmental protection.

Enfo is a public information service which provides free public access to information on all environmental topics. The aim of Enfo is to help protect and enhance the environment by promoting a wider understanding and fuller awareness of the world around us. Enfo is a service of the Department of the Environment.

Ursuline Convent Sligo BSc Physics and Mathematics, University College Cork Working as a Science Teacher.

1967 WALTER HAYES St. Vincent ' s CBS , Glasnevin , Dublin

Studied at Trinity College Dublin. Qualified as an Language Teacher in England.

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Believed to be teaching English in North Africa.

1968 GEORGE REYNOLDS St. James's CBS , Dublin BSc Trinity College Dublin, MSc Geophysics Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.

Career Geologist and Geophysicist with Irish Base Metals. Chief Geophysicist with Billiton Espanola Minerales Madrid, exploring for copper, lead, zinc and gold.

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President and CEO of a new biotech company called Avigen Incorporated.

Has his own Geo - physical consultancy in Madrid . Introduced a new technique, ' Transient Electromagnetics ' for mineral prospecting.

1969 LUKE DRURY Wesley College, Dublin BCs Physics, Trinity College Dublin. PhD Astrophysics, Cambridge University.

Career Astro-physicist from 1979-1986 in the Max Planck Institute of Nuclear Physics, Heidelberg, researching cosmic rays.

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Luke was awarded the "Shaki P Duggal" award in 1987 for outstanding work by a young scientist in the field of cosmic ray physics.

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1975 NOEL BOYLE St. Fintan ' s College , Mullingar , Co Westmeath.

BA Trinity College Dublin. MB Trinity College Dublin. PhD Physics, Trinity College Dublin. Involved in research work in St. James' Hospital Dublin. Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.

Senior Professor in Astro - physics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.

Working on an experiment for the European Space Agency Infrared Observatory, due for launch in 1993.

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1970 MARIA EDGEWORTH Convent of Mercy , Longford BSc (Honours) Biochemistry, Trinity College Dublin. Diploma in International Studies University of Nice.

Established Government Equine Diagnostic Laboratory at Coolmore Stud, Co Tipperary. Worked with Emilio Balzarinin at SIBA Stud Farm, Brescia, Italy.

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Moved to Boston in 1991 to take up a Fellowship in Cardiology at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Hospital , Boston.

1976 MARY KELLY-QUINN Our Lady' s Secondary School , Castleblayney.

First Irish entrant in Philips European Contest, Madrid where she won the top award.

BSc (1st Class Honours) Zoology, University College Dublin. PhD Trinity College Dublin. Nominated as one of UCD's Newman Scholars (1989-1992).

A biochemist , specialising in Equine Medicine.

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Working as a researcher in the Zoology Department of University College Dublin.

1971 PETER SHORT Presentation Convent , Clane, Co Kildare Emigrated to Australia and was a Marketing Executive for a pharmaceutical company

1977 MICHEAL OG O BRIAIN Colaiste Mhuire , Dublin

in Perth.

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Top Award at Philips European Science Contest, Madrid.

BSc (1st Class Honours) Zoology, University College Dublin.

Co-organised and took part in the Irish Brent Goose Expedition to Arctic Canada in 1984, 1986 and 1987. He was also involved in expeditions to Iceland to observe Brent Geese on migration in 1988 and 1989.

He has his own company in Clane , Co Kildare , which is a leading distributor of health and beauty aids.

1972 JOHN BIRMINGHAM

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Colaiste Mhuire, Dublin

Appointed to the Environmental Directorate of the European Community which has responsibility for nature conservation throughout the EC.

BSc (Honours) Biochemistry, University College Studies. Dundee University.

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A laser specialist in Unilever Laboratories Portsunlight , Cheshire.

1978 DONALD P MCDONNELL

John's wife Bernadette Walsh from Galway, a graduate in Biochemistry and Computing also works with Unilever.

Crescent College Comprehensive School , Dooradoyle , Limerick.

Top Award at Philip's European Science Contest in Eindhoven.

BSc University College Galway. PhD Biochemistry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Assistant Professor in Baylor College - Houston, Texas working on Cancer Research.

1973 TADHG BEGLEY North Monastery CBS, Cork BSc (1st Class Honours) Chemistry, University College Cork. PhD Organic Chemistry, California Institute of Technology. University of Geneva. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Associate Professor of Chemistry at Cornell University.

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Director and Head of Molecular Biology at Ligand Pharmaceuticals , San Diego.

1979 JERVIS GOOD Midleton College , Co Cork Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Oslo.

BA (Mod) (1st Class Honours) Zoology, Trinity College Dublin. PhD Zoology University College Cork.

1974 RICHARD ELLIOTT Portora Royal School , Enniskillen , Co Fermanagh The first student from Northern Ireland to win the award. MB Edinburgh University.

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Practising Medicine in Britain.

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Research Associate in the Department of Environmental Resource Management in UCD.

1984 EOIN WALSH

1980 KAREN RUDDOCK Alexandra College, Dublin

Colaiste Choilm CBS, Swords , Co Dublin

Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Amsterdam.

BSc Natural Sciences (Botany), Trinity College Dublin Taught Science at Alexandra College, Dublin and in Uganda.

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Working for the Japanese Department of Education in Miyako , Japan. She is also co-ordinating the exchange programme for foreigh teachers in her province.

Graduated in Experimental Physics from Trinity College Dublin.

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Eoin completed his Ph . D in Experimental Physics in Trinity last year . Now engaged in Post Doctorate studies in Chemistry at Nottingham University.

1985 RONAN MCNULTY St. Mary ' s College , Rathmines , Dublin

1981 CATHERINE CONLON Muckross Park College , Dublin

Ronan developed his project so that his father, a blind musician could read music without having to dictate the notation to another person.

Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Barcelona.

Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Brussels.

1984 - Completed a research project on Cystic Fibrosis at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin.

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Completed a BSc in University College Dublin.

Currently working in Cern where he is involved in research for Liverpool University.

Graduated in Medicine from University College Dublin, specialised in Child Health and Obstetrics.

Completed a Vocational Training Scheme in General Practice, Cork.

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Since receiving her Masters Degree in Public Health in University College Dublin, Catherine has been working as a medical officer in the Southern Health Board, Mallow.

1986 BREDA MAGUIRE AND NIAMH MULVANY Rosary College, Raheny, Dublin Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Oslo.

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BA ( Honours) in Natural Science , Trinity College Dublin Post Graduate Diploma in Business Studies , Smurfit Business School.

1982 MARTYNN SHEEHAN

Niamh BA ( Mod) Honours in Natural Sciences ( Botany ) at Trinity College Dublin.

Convent of Mercy , Moate , Co Westmeath Martynn was the youngest ever winner.

Won top prize and Certificate of Distinction at Philips European Science Contest in Eindhoven.

BSc, University College Galway.

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Validation Manager - Elan Corporation Athlone.

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Currently in 3rd year research , post graduate , Botany Department , Trinity College Dublin

1987 EMMA DONNELLAN AND HENRY BYRNE FCJ Secondary School , Bunclody , Co Wexford.

Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Paris.

1983 TURAN MIRZA , WILLIAM MURPHY AND GARETH CLARKE

Now

Carrickfergus Grammar School , Co. Antrim

Henry graduated from Trinity College , Dublin with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics . Currently employed as an operations engineer by the ESB in Wexford.

First Group Project to win the award. Won top award at Philips European Science Contest in Copenhagen.

Turan

HND University of Ulster . BSc (1st Class Honours ) Electronic Science University of Ulster

Working for a major telecommunications firm.

1988 SIOBHAN LANIGAN O'KEEFFE Navan Community College , Co Meath.

William BSc (1st Class Honours ) Computing Science , University of Ulster.

Completed a degree in computer science at the same university and is now working in British Telecom.

Gareth

Won a grand award at the Westinghouse International Science and Engineering Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. Only 13 grand awards were made in an entry of over 600 projects. Siobhan also won several prizes and scholarships.

B . Ed (Technology), Queen ' s University Belfast.

Head of Technology Department at Coleraine Academical Institution.

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Emma is studying for a Masters degree in Marketing in the College of Marketing and Design , Mountjoy Square . She also lectures in the College.

Now

Siobhan has graduated from Queen ' s University Belfast with a BSc in Geography.

She is now back studying for a Masters Degree in Applied Environmental Science.

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1989 GRACE O'CONNOR AND SINEAD FINN Ursuline Convent , Thurles , Co Tipperary.

Won joint first prize in the European Community Contest for Young Scientists in October 1989.

Guests of honour at the Nobel Prize Ceremonies in Stockholm.

Now

Sinead is on an Erazmus program in Padua University . Grace is studying Science in University College Galway.

1990 ANNAGH MINCHIN Alexandra College , Dublin Annagh won a top award of almost ÂŁ4,000 at the European Science Contest in Copenhagen and attended the 1990 Nobel Prize ceremonies where she was guest of honour.

Now

Currently studying for a BSc (Honours) in Rural Resource Development in Anglia Polytechnic University.

1991 BARRY O ' DOHERTY AND DANIEL DUNDAS St. Patrick 's College , Maghera , Co.Derry Won the top award in EC Contest for Young Scientists in September 1991.

Now

Barry is studying Physics with Astrophysics at Queen ' s University , Belfast.

Daniel is studying Applied Mathematics with Physics also at Queen ' s University.

1992 ELIZABETH DOWLING AND JEAN BYRNE St. Paul ' s Secondary School , Dublin.

Won a top award in the EC contest for Young Scientists at Expo '92 in Seville. They were also guests of honour at the Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm.

Now

Both girls are attending secondary school at St . Paul's, Greenhills, Dublin.

1993 RODGER TONER AND DONAL KEANE Abbey Grammar School, Newry.

Won a top award at the EC Contest for Young Scientists in Berlin in September 1993. They are to represent the European Community at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Alabama, USA in May 1994.

They are currently studying for A Levels this summer at the Abbey Grammar School.

1994

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CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

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CHEMICALS AND HEALTH St Nessan ' s Community College , Moylish , Limerick Teacher: Michael O'Dwyer

David Childs

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LESS RISK OF FIRE IN THE HOME

14

CORROSION AND CANNED FOODS

Presentation Brothers College , Mardyke, Cork Teacher. Conor Coggin

Ronan Kirby

ABLEVOX Our Lady ' s College , Drogheda , Co Louth Teacher: Frances O'Regan

Fiona Leonard

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Christian Brother ' s College , Wellington Road,Cork Teacher: Ray Martin

Mark Callaghan Hickey

LIGHT RESPONSIVE BICYCLE ALARM

St Dominic ' s High School , Falls Road, Belfast Teacher: J McLaughlin

Maeve Harvey

2

Ashton School , Old Blackrock Road, Cork Teacher: Catherine Foley

Alexandra Heffron

15

Scoil Mhuire Community School , Clane , Co Kildare Teacher: Anthony P McEvoy

Janet Mc Cormack

THE MATHEMATICS OF CRYSTALS AN IMPROVED DESIGN FOR A MERCURY BAROMETER Loreto College , Coleraine, Co Derry Teacher: Brian McKenna

Paul Martin

4

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Belcamp College , Malahide Road , Dublin Teacher: Anthony Corbet

James Maher

RUNNING HOME IN THE RAIN WE'VE GOT THE POWER AND WHY DON'T WE USE IT Athlone Community College , Co Westmeath Teacher: Catherine Hickey 0 Maolain

Niall Mulligan

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Synge St CBS , Dublin Teacher: Jim Cooke

Brendan McKenna

POLYMERS - THE CHOICE OF A NEW GENERATION COMPUTER GAMES

Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Dublin Teacher: Mary Lou Grennan

Declan Murphy

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Our Lady ' s College , Drogheda, Co Louth Teacher: Frances O'Regan

Pamela O ' Rourke

IDEAL HOME PC MAGIC SQUARES

Alan Smith

7

Coleraine Boys Secondary School , Carthall Road , Coleraine , BTS1 3LR. Teacher: W J Campbell

19

Gairm Scoil Cholm Chille, Indreabhan , Co na Gaillimhe Teacher: SibealBhreathnach

Aodhan O Tuairisg

RECALL - SWOT WHILE YOU PLAY STIUR UATHOIBREACH TAISLEACHT ITHIR GARDIN

Individual Projects Intermediate Section

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

20

St Brendan ' s College , Bray, Co Wicklow Teacher: John Murphy

Tyrone Rooney

IN SEARCH OF THE IDEAL PENNY 8

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Wexford Teacher: Mary Riordan

Deirdre Bolger

21

THE STUDY OF EFFLORESENCE IN BUILDING BRICKS 9

THE FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE LIFE OF AN INCANDESCENT LAMP

Our Lady's Bower School , Athlone , Co Westmeath Teacher: Christopher Armstrong

Sarah Anne Callaghan

22

THE PIZZA PRINCIPAL: MECHANICS OF A FLAT WORLD 10

A STUDY OF THE PATTERNS DERIVED FROM A CYCLE OF 3 NUMBERS 11

Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh , Bishopstown, Cork Teacher: Oliver Collins

Christian Sealy

PNEUMATIC ANTI - THEFT: LOWERING THE RISK?

Our Lady's School , Clermont , Rathnew , Co Wicklow Teacher: Esther De Groot

Orla Haughton

Davis College , Mallow, Co Cork Teacher: Jim McCarthy

Colin Ryan

23

Blackrock College , Co Dublin Teacher: John Daly

Seamus Sweeney

LIFE 2333 - A RECURSIVE UNIVERSE

Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh , Bishopstown, Cork Teacher: Oliver Collins

Ken Healy

REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF PROTON RELEASE IN CHEMICAL REACTIONS

29 28

Individual Projects Senior Section

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

S tan d N o.

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Fingal Community College , Swords, Co Dublin Teacher: Adrian Parkinson

Julieanne Ryan

Stand No. VIDEO SELECTION USING KBS TECHNOLOGY 24

Dundalk Grammar School , Co Louth

Ian Clarke

Teacher: Stephanie Molloy Ledwith

37

Collegiate School , Monaghan Teacher: Breege Reilly

David Sharpe

THE C NEURAL NETWORK TOOL-KIT COMPUTER GENERATED VIRTUAL 3D MODEL OF A HOUSE 25

Thornhill College , Culmore Rd, Derry

Brenda Friel

Teacher: Mary McGurk

38

Chris Singleton

St David's Secondary School, Greystones , Co Wicklow, Teacher: Peter Costello

ARE MICROWAVE OVENS SAFE? THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTERISED P.R. VOTING SYSTEM 26

Vocational School , Johnstown , Co Kilkenny

David Greene

Teacher: Martin Fahey

39

John Sullivan

Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh , Bishopstown, Cork Teacher: Oliver Collins

THE IN-CAB TRAFFIC SIG N AL MO NITOR AN EXAMINATION INTO SUSTAINING GREATER ACCELERATION 27

St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk , Co Louth Teacher: Siobhan Greer

Emmeline Heffernan

THE SOUND OF SILENCE 28

CBS Secondary School Thurles , Co Tipperary Teacher: Anthony Condron

Denis Looby

THE AUTOMATIC AQUARIUM 29

HEMISTRY, PHYSICAL AND Scoil Chaitriona , B6thar M6bhi, Baile Atha Cliath Teacher: Micheal 0 Treasaigh

Diarmaid Mac Mathuna

40

MOTHAITHEOIR LEICTREONACH GIARANNA DO ROTHAIR. 30

Loreto College , Coleraine , Co Derry Teacher: Brian McKenna

John McAuley

roup Projects Junior Section

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Ross Adams Paul Moody David Baxter

Coleraine Boys Secondary School , Coleraine, Co Derry

Teacher: W J Campbell

PROTECTING DISABLED PARKING SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF C60 FULLERENE

41 31

Our Lady ' s Bower School , Athlone, Co Westmeath Teacher: Christopher Armstrong

Fiona McCabe

John Coughlan John Grandfield

Donahies Communit y School , Streamville Road , Dublin Teacher: Frank Flood

ANY ONE FOR SHORT HURLING? ORIGAMI - ITS MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS 42 32

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Kilkenny Teacher: Breandan Mac Uilliam

K aren De l aney

Emily Delehanty

St Columb's College, Buncrana Road, Derry Teacher: Liam G Burns

Keith McGrellis

RICHARD OF YORK GAVE BATTLE IN VAIN COMETS - RISK OF COLLISION? 43 33

Dundalk Grammar School , Co Louth, Teacher: Stephanie Molloy Ledwith

Ian McKinney

Ting-Le Deng

Marian College , Ballsbridge , Dublin Teacher: Hilary Dorgan

Cian Fitsimmons ENERGY & POLLUTION

IN THE SHADOW OF DIOXIN 44 34

St Mary's Holy Faith School , Killester, Dublin Teacher: Anne Seagrave

Patricia Morgan

St Dominic's High School , Falls Road, Belfast Teacher: J McLaughlin

Ciara Duffy

Grainne Phillips THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF FUELS

CONSTRUCTION OF A MINIATURE DYNAMO 45 35

Colaiste An Phiarsaigh , Gleann Maghair, Co Corcai Teacher: Maire Ni Shlatara

Nicole Nic Charthaigh

INNEAL UAINE UAINNE

Emer Ann Dwyer Aoife Walsh Ella Walsh

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Kilkenny, Teacher: Breandan Mac Uillia

ACIDITY AND ALKALINITY OF SOAP

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Belvedere College, Dublin

Barry Fitzgerald Ronan Cunningham Conan Traynor

57

Teacher: Patrick O'Hanlon

Teacher: Martina Ni Chatham

CAOMHNU AR gCRAICEANN

MOUTH RINSES 47

Colaiste losagain , Bothar Stigh Lorgan, Co Atha Cliath

Caitriona Parr Dearbhaile Ni She Siobhan Ni Irghile

The Teresian School , Donnybrook , Dublin

Olivia Hegarty Paula Gallagher

58

Patricia Walsh

St Joseph ' s Secondary School , Castlebar, Co Mayo

Eithne Sweeney

Teacher: Trudy O'Byrne

Teacher: Brenda Hynes

Catherine Agnew

MAYO'S WONDERFUL WATERS? ACOUSTICS IN THE CONCERT HALL 48

St Mary ' s CBS, Portlaoise , Co Laois

Niall Lalor Shane Conroy Patrick Dunne

Teacher: Sean 6 Laoire 1

ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH HISTORY 49

St Mary's Convent Of Mercy, Macroom , Co Cork Teacher: Mary Twomey

Maebh Long Roseanne Neville

HEMISTRY, PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES 59

ORGANIC DYES - FAST, ECONOMIC AND COLOURED? 50

60

ELECTRONIC BURGLAR ALARM 51

61

Teacher: Jennifer Simmons

Abbey Community College , Wicklow Teacher: Thomas Tyrrell

Cathriona O'Connor

62

St David ' s Secondary School , Greystones , Co Wicklow

Gemma Cahill Sarah Prior Clara Murray

Teacher: Mary O'Sullivan

Siobhan Casey

Coachford Community School , Co Cork, Teacher: Rob Lotty

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LAWNMOWER 63

Diarmaid Coffey

Intermediate School, Killorglin , Co Kerry

Padraig Moriarty Darragh O ' Sullivan

WHAT SHIFTS THE DIRT? Patrick O'Hanlon Ronan Caverley

Douglas Community School, Douglas, Cork Teacher. Tom O'Hanlon 64

St Joseph ' s Secondary School , Castlebar, Co Mayo

Deirdre O ' Sullivan Clodagh McNulty

Cora Drennan Lisa Dunphy

Loreto Convent Secondary School, Kilkenny

Bridin O'Leary

W Teacher: Trudy O'Byrne

Yvonne McGinley

Teacher: David Stanton

POWER POTENTIAL OF THE DERELICT MILL IN KILLORGLIN AND OF THE LAUNE RIVER

A STUDY OF THE ATLANTIC POND IN CORK 55

Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Dublin Teacher: Mary Lou Grennan

Brendan Murphy Kieran Murphy

Holy Faith Convent , Rosbercon , Co Wexford Teacher: Margaret O'Neill

Siobhan Wall

54

Emmet Cahill John Brennan

VITAMIN LOSS IN PRESERVED FOODS

Jean Noctor Clarissa Byrne SOUND AND AGE

53

Loreto Convent Secondary School, Wexford Teacher: Louise Murphy

INDUSTRIAL USES FOR HOLOGRAMS St Leo's College , Carlow

Karen Moore Ciara Whyte Emma Copeland FIRE AND FUEL

52

Paula Breen Bernadette Murphy

AN ANALYSIS OF THE SALT AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF BUTTER AND SPREADS St Marys College , Boyle , Co Roscommon Teacher: Ann McGivney

Padraig McGivney Felim O ' Donnell

Group Projects I n t erme di a t e S ec ti on

Teacher. Breandan Mac Uilliam,

HOMOGENOUS H2O

IS WEATHER FORECASTING FOR THE BIRDS?

65 56

Aoibheann O'Sullivan Sarah Commane Jackie Kinsella

Borrisokane Community College, Nenagh , Co Tipperary Teacher: Desmond Conroy

CAR LIGHT FAILURE MONITOR (CLFM)

Teacher: Michael Walsh

SIMPLE RULES FOR JULIAN - GREGORIAN CONVERSION

Denis Duggan

Alan O ' Reilly

Post Primary School , Maynooth , Co Kildare

66

Adrian Dunne

St Joseph ' s Christian Brothers School, Portarlington, Co Laois

John Whelan

Teacher: Timothy Hewitt

BULB FAILURE ALARM SYSTEM

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Santa Sabina , Sutton , Dublin

Sinead Fitzgerald

79

Clodagh Boyle

Salerno Secondary School , Salthill, Galway Teacher: Suzanne Kenny

Eimhin Ni Mhuircheartaigh Rosina Joyce

Teacher: C O'Keeffe

Phoebe Sullivan

ZINC MINING STUDY TO DEMONSTRATE THE NECESSITY OF ULTRA-VIOLET PROTECTION

80 68

St Joseph ' s CBS , Nenagh , Co Tipperary

Brendan Foley

Teacher: Tim Collins

Bernard Connors NITROGEN IN THE ENVIRONMENT 69

Colaiste Raithin , Bre, Co CIII Mhantain

A ine Nic Gio ll a C h oda Audrey Ni Cheallaigh Karina Nic Phiarais

Teacher: N Ni Chonghaile

NIOS DOIMHNE SA SOBAL

St Brigid's College , Callan, Co Kilkenny

Jennifer Hegarty

81

Teacher: Sr M Goretti

Clara O'Grady

St Brigid's College , Callan, Co Kilkenny

Geraldine Nolan Elaine O'Brien

Teacher: Emily Doyle

Jacqui Egan

THE KILLING PART OF YOUR SHINE NATURAL DYES V SYNTHETIC DYES

70

St Joseph ' s Convent Of Mercy, Navan , Co Meath

Ingrid Hegarty-Owens

Teacher: Catherine Kennedy

Mairead McCarthy

82

METHANE GAS - WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? 71

Abbey Community College , Wicklow Teacher: Patrick Maher

Paula Keating Ailish P ort er

72

STAIN REMOVAL - OLD OR MODERN METHODS 73

84

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PHENOMENON OF BEATS IN MUSIC 74

St Louis High School , Rathmines , Dublin

Joanne Fitzpatrick

Teacher: Laura Hanrahan 86

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Belcamp College , Malahide Road , Dublin

John Moloney Paul Kiernan Fintan Maher

Holy Faith Convent , Rosbercon , Co Wexford Teacher: Mary Pilkington

Deirdre O'Mahony Dara Gahan Christine Stafford

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Wexford Teacher: Mary Riordan

Colaiste lognaid , Sea Road , Galway Teacher: Geraldine Simmie

Kevin O'Shaughnessy Ciaran Hartigan

88

Tralee Community College , Co Kerry

John Moynihan Stephen Jordan Alden Walsh

Teacher: Maurice Sexton ,

Holy Faith Convent , Rosbercon , Co Wexford Teacher: Mary Pilkington

Caroline Mullally Karen Whelan

Christian Brother' s College , Wellington Road, Cork

Ronan Palliser Robert Reynolds John Conway

Teacher: William Guiney,

APPLYING SCIENCE TO PREVENT BICYCLE THEFT

Teacher: Anthony Corbet

HOLIDAY BIKE FOR TOURISTS 78

Sinead O'Leary Diane Mulrennan

THE SOUND FILTER

THE GREEN MACHINE 77

AN GIOTAR

Teacher: Joseph G Rea

REDUCING STRESS IN BUNGEE JUMPERS 76

NO

Teacher: N Ni Chonghaile

THE EFFECT OF HEAT ON COOKING OILS

Assumption Grammar, Ballynahinch , Co Down

Jonathan McDowell Peter McEvoy Catherine Armstrong

Colaiste Raithin, Bre , Co Cill Mhantain

DETERGENTS - DESIRABLE OR DETESTABLE? 85

Caitriona McBride Jane O'Kelly

COMPUTER GAME TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN FOUR TO SEVEN YEAR OLDS 75

JIMI HENDRIX

St Kilian ' s Community School , Bray, Co Wicklow Teacher : John Murphy

Dean Lochner Neil Clancy

Cathal 6 Lachtnain Aodhnait Ni Dhonnghaile Barry O Murnain

St Mary ' s Convent Of Mercy, Macroom , Co Cork Teacher: Mary Twomey

Helen Kelleher Anna Kelleher

Teacher: Anne Marie Mee

THE EFFECT OF CARBONATED DRINKS ON YOUR TEETH 83

CAN YOU BELIEVE THE WEATHER FORECAST?

Muckross Park College , Donnybrook, Dublin

Gillian O'Connor Amy Canniffe Catriona Barry

Michelle Spelman Siobhan Smyth

Loreto Convent Secondary School, Wexford Teacher: Martina Dempsey

THE ANALYSIS OF WEATHER 89

Peter Strahan David Donnellan Nicholas Bain

Sandford Park School , Ranelagh, Dublin

Teacher: Ian McCulloch

A BICYCLE DYNAMO WHICH DOES NOT STOP WHEN YOU DO

TESTING THE CLAIMS MADE BY NAPPY MANUFACTURERS 34

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Stand No. 90

Stand No. Mark Swaine

Colaiste Lorcain , Castledermot , Co Kildare

Thomas Balfe

Teacher: Sylvester McEvoy

100

Gerard Fitzpatrick Joe Connolly

CBS Secondary School , Thurles , Co Tipperary

Adrian Flynn

Teacher: Anthony Condron

WINDOW BOX HEATER ALTERNATIVE CELL RECHARGER

91

Presentation College , Headford , Co. Galway

Gordon Walsh Donal McGinty Jason Walsh

101 Teacher: Eleanor Bowens

ELECTRICITY FOR FUN

92

Mairead Geehan Annette Clarke

Mount Saint Michael School, Claremorris , Co Mayo Teacher: Frances Lyons

WATER POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTH

Ursuline Convent Secondary School, Thurles , Co Tipperary

Karen Willoughby

103

Teacher: Anne Molony

Siobhan Maher RAPID EMERGENCY NETWORK - COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

Hilary Hurley Lisa Mahony Gemma Lanigan

St Brigid ' s College , Callan , Co Kilkenny Teacher: Sr M Goretti

SOAP: THE HARD SOLUTION 104

Sarah Jack Aisling McKenna

Loreto College , Coleraine , Co Derry Teacher: Brian McKenna

A FUZZY LOGIC APPROACH TO WATER PURIFICATION.

Group Projects Senior Section

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

105

Wai Hung Liu Barry Newman

Stratford College , Rathgar, Dublin Teacher: Charlotte Holland

APPLIANCE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

93

Stratford College , Rathgar, Dublin

Robert Byrne

106

David Levine

Teacher: Charlotte Holland

Susan Cohen RIVER AND AIR POLLUTION LEVELS IN IRELAND 94

Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh , Bishopstown, Cork Teacher: Donald Sweeney

THE FOREFATHERS OF ELECTRICITY Maria Immaculata College, Dunmanway , Co Cork

Donal Cahalane Jerry Deasy K enny C onno ll y

Donall Mc Carthy Shane Mac Sweeney

107

Joanne Mc Grath

St Louise ' s Comprehensive College , Falls Road , Belfast

Leeza Mc Carragher

Teacher: Gerald McShane

Teacher: Michael Flana g an THE BIOEXPERT - A SOFTWARE TOOL FOR THE ECOLOGIST

COMPUTER TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 1 08 95

Anthony Crudden

St Mary ' s Christian Bros Grammar School , Glen Road , Belfast

Damien Maguire Denis O 'Neill

Abbey Community College, Wicklow Teacher: Jim Murphy

Philip Hodgkinson POLICEMAN PEAT! 96

A PORTABLE AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEM

Teacher: Teresa McCann

Brendan Muldoon

109 Abbey Community College , Wicklow T eac h er: Mi c h ae l L oug hli n

Doris Downey Kim Byrne

Bernard McGowan Ciaran Goldsmith Michael Hodnett

Holy Faith De La Salle , Skerries , Co Dublin Teacher: Bije Barrett

RADON - A CASE STUDY OF BACKGROUND NATURAL RADIATION IN OUR SCHOOL HOW EFFECTIVE ARE FABRIC SOFTENERS? 110 97

Dominican College , Fortwilliam Park , Belfast Teacher: Seamus Quinn

Bronagh Doyle Claire Kelly

Anouska Moynagh Caroline McElduff

Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh , Co Tyrone Teacher: Eugene Murray

WAS POPEYE RIGHT TO CHOOSE OLIVE? INVESTIGATION OF UV LIGHT 111 98

Abbey Community College , Wicklow

Gemma - Anne Dunne Margaret Keogh

Donna Murphy Siobhan Dunne

St Louis Secondary School , Dundalk , Co Louth Teacher. Siobhan Greer

Teacher: Michael Loughlin SWEAT COMPOSITION AND EXERCISE PATTERNS

DO INJECTED DPCS WORK? 112

99

Thurles Vocational School, Co Tipperary

Marcus Fairbrother

Teacher: Don McGinty

Stephen Curry

Karen O'Boyle Fiona O'Kane Wendy Yau

Dominican College , Fortwilliam Park , Belfast Teacher: Seamus Quinn

HEAVY METALS IN THE SEA

HOME HEAT CONSERVATION

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St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk , Co Louth

Aine O'Brien Karen Mc Creesh Deirdre O'Keeffe

Teacher: Siobhan Greer

ASCOPHYLLUM WODOSUM - A BIOINDICATOR FOR CHEMICAL POLLUTION 114

Fiachra 6 Cleirigh Aindriu De BacUn Scott Dexter

Colaiste Mhuire, Cearn6g Pharnell , Baile Atha Cliath Teacher: Tomas 6 Murchu

COMHCHORAISI TEASA, FUINNIMH & EIFEACHT AN Ti GLOINE 115

St Michael ' s Loreto Convent, Navan, Co Meath

Aisling O ' Reilly Alicia Hunt Sinead Maguire

Teacher: Mark Leacy

THE SUNSCREEN OF THE FUTURE 116

Simon Padley Aoife McArdle Emer Whitney

St David ' s Secondary School , Greystones , Co Wicklow

Teacher: Mary O'Sullivan

AN ANALYSIS OF RADIOACTIVE LEVELS ALONG THE WICKLOW COAST 117

Niamh Rooney Maria Kiernan Jacinta Callan

St Louis Secondary School , Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan Teacher: Anne Cronin

WHY THE PIP GOES UP AND DOWN 118

June Rouine Niamh O'Flaherty

Mary Immaculate Secondary School , Lisdoonvarna , Co Clare Teacher: John Sims

WATER WORKS OR DOES IT?

119

Paul Skerritt Cormac O'Shea

Synge St CBS , Dublin Teacher: Jim Cooke

SIMPLIFICATION OF CURVE DRAWING USING LOGO 120

Lorcan Ward Simon Byrne Stephen McCormack

St Mary ' s College , Dundalk , Co Louth Teacher: John Englishby

FUTURISTIC AGRICULTURE

121

Graham Whelan Daniel Wallace THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER OF VOLCANOES

Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Dublin Teacher: Fiona Gilmartin

Individual Projects Junior Section

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Stand No. 133

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Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig, Co Cork Teacher: Domnall Fleming

Colin Flavin

BALLINCOLLIG'S GROWING POPULATION

Sandymount High School , Ballsbridge, Dublin Teacher: Helena Cathcart

Mary Cannon

134

Eoin Gallagher

St Josephs Convent of Mercy , Athboy, Co Meath Teacher: Cecilia Connolly

IS THERE A GAP IN TOOTHCARE THAT NEEDS FILLING? SIBLING RIVALRY - A STUDY OF COMPETITIVENESS WITHIN THE FAMILY UNIT 123

Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh, Bishopstown, Cork Teacher: Oliver Collins

Kenneth Kearney

135

Shonah Marrinan

Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna , Co Clare Teacher: John Sims

SPEECH DISORDERS . THEIR CAUSES AND EFFECTS , SOCIALLY AND PHYSICALLY. THE AER LINGUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS - WHAT MAKES THEM DO IT? 124

St Joseph ' s Convent Of Mercy , Navan , Co Meath Teacher: Catherine Kennedy

Helena Lennon

136

SCHOOL BUSES 125

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140

St Joseph ' s De La Salle College , Wicklow Teacher: Edward Nolan

John Sherlock

Individual Projects Senior Section

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES St Joseph ' s Convent Of Mercy , Navan , Co Meath Teacher: Catherine Kennedy

Elinor Caffrey

141

Mount Anville Secondary School , Goatstown , Dublin Teacher: Maire O'Donohoe

Jenny Cullen

Annette Collins

Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig , Co Cork Teacher: Domnall Fleming

FAMILY AND KINSHIP IN BALLINCOLLIG 142

Brian Conway

St Mary ' s CBS , Portlaoise, Co Laois Teacher: William Quinlan

VIOLENCE AND THE BOTTLE A STUDY

STRESS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig , Co Cork Teacher: Domnall Fleming

Karen Donaldson

143

David Doyle

St Michael ' s College, Ailesbury Road , Dublin Teacher: Anne Lynch

GET THE LEAD OUT - HAS IT WORKED?

COUNTRYSIDE / TOWN WIDE 132

Crescent College Comprehensive , Dooradoyle , Limerick Teacher: Juliette Callaghan

Daire Shaw

DO TEENAGERS EAT SENSIBLY?

BULLYING - THE MOST COMMON ABUSE OF ALL

131

Our Lady ' s College , Drogheda , Co Louth Teacher: Frances O'Regan

St Brigid ' s College , Callan, Co Kilkenny Teacher: Brigid Knox

Grainne Brett

MOANING BONES

130

Teresa O'Grady

"SIOCHAIN" - PERCEPTIONS OF THE GARDAI

Individual Projects Intermediate Section

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

129

Salesian Secondary School , Fernbank , Co Limerick Teacher: Anne O'Brien

LIVE AND LET LIVE (DOG OWNERSHIP)

Hartstown Community School , Clonsilla , Dublin Teacher: Sean Fitzmaurice

Paul O' Loughlin

TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL - A LOCAL STUDY

128

Orla Murphy

A STUDY OF ALOPECIA AREATA Dundalk Grammar School , Co Louth Teacher: Andrew Keegan

Nichols Murphy

ATTACK THE PLAQUE? 127

Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig , Co Cork Teacher: Domnall Fleming

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARMAGEDDON? Kildysart Vocational School, Co Clare Teacher: Leo O'Donoghue

Kevin Malone

HOME TRUTHS

126

Elaine McMahon

Borrisokane Community College , Nenagh, Co Tipperary Teacher: Desmond Conroy

Thomas Donnelly

144

Liam Fitzgerald

St Michael's College, Ailesbury Road , Dublin Teacher: Anne Lynch

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO - A PROBLEM IN DUBLIN SCHOOLS?

A RURAL CENTRE: HAVEN OR DEATHTRAP?

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Colaiste Ris, Dundalk , Co Louth Teacher: Sydney Peck

Aaron Mc Ardle

156

A NEW MATHEMATICAL MODEL EXPLAINING THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS OF EUROPEAN CITIES 146

Teacher: Matt Power

TAKING THE WRAPS OFF - SILAGE BAIL COVERS AND A PROBLEM OF DISPOSAL

St Brigid's College , Callan , Co Kilkenny Teacher: Mary O'Riordan

Aine Murphy

Ennis Vocational School , Ennis , Co Clare

Aileen Kearney Yamille Berry Russell O'Regan

157

Eamonn Bernard Kennedy

Gonzaga College , Ranelagh , Dublin

Donall Crehan Patrick Costello

Teacher: Joseph 0 Briain

AIDS - A TEENAGE VIEW ONE YEAR ON HYPERACTIVITY - WHO AND WHY? 147

Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig , Co Cork Teacher: Domnall Fleming

Rory Murphy

158

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN POST PRIMARY STUDENTS 148

159 BALLINCOLLIG - A RETAIL/SERVICE CENTRE?

Grou p Projects Junior Section

SOC I A L AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES 149

150

Teacher: Ann Hegarty

Conor Linnane Olga Fitzgerald

Mary Immaculate Secondary School , Lisdoonvarna , Co Clare Teacher: John Sims

Kate Mac Ginley Beth Mac Mahon

Muckross Park College , Donnybrook , Dublin

Justine Cavanagh

Teacher: Aurelia Grogan

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY - A STUDY OF DIETS, NUTRITION AND FOOD

Teacher: Daniel McSherry 162

Gonzaga College , Ranelagh, Dublin

Peter John Cogan

The Teresian School , Donnybrook , Dublin

Jennifer Linders Cliona Lorton Jane Norton

RECENT CHANGES IN THE SHOPPING PATTERNS OF NORTH CLARE

St Paul ' s High School , Bessbrook , Co Down

Joanne Callan Charlotte Kinney Niamh Ferris HOMEWORK VERSUS HOME & AWAY

151

160

161

HOW HOT ARE HOT DRINKS

Teacher: Noreen O'Reilly

FOOD ALLERGIES - AN INVESTIGATION

St M ary ' s A ca d emy , C ar l ow Teacher: Gerry Watchorn

Daniel Barron Laurence Canning

Abbey Community College, Wicklow

ATTITUDES TO P. E. AND SPORT

Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig , Co Cork Teacher: Domnall F l eming

Barry O'Dwyer

Glenda Kinsella Derek Byrne Keith Doyle

Holy Child School , Killiney, Co Dublin

Ailbhe Macken Silke Shanley

Amye Quigley

Teacher: Fiona Dillane

Teacher: Joseph 0 Briain

Robert Broderick

IS ADVERTISING SEXIST? RADIO CHIT-CHAT

163 152

Bailieboro Community School , Bailieboro, Co Cavan

Patricia Dunne Joanne Fox Caroline Sherridan

Our Lady ' s Grove , Goatstown , Dublin

Carol Mc Mullen Susan Mc Carthy

Margaret Donnelly

Teacher: Jackie Donovan

Teacher: R Morahan WHAT DO PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT'Es'?

WHAT RELIGION MEANS TO YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY 164

153

Nagle Community College , Blackrock, Cork Teacher: Eileen McMahon

Dale Hayes Derek Bowles

Deirdre McGlew Anne Harrington

St Joseph ' s Convent Of Mercy , Navan, Co Meath Teacher: Catherine Kennedy

CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS MAHON AND BLACKROCK DOG OWNERS - LAW BREAKERS??

165 154

Crescent College Comprehensive , Dooradoyle , Limerick

May Holmes Sarah Clear

Tara McInerney

Our Lady ' s College , Drogheda, Co Louth

Olivia Fagan

Teacher: Frances O'Regan

Teacher: Gemma O'Donoghue SEEING IS DECEIVING

WHAT'S YOUR POISON? 166

155

Muckross Park College , Donnybrook , Dublin

Emily Jones

Teacher: Caroline Ryan

Laura Redmond A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE SCHOOL BAG WEIGHT ON THE DEVELOPING SPINES OF SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN 42

Holy Child School , Killiney , Co Dublin

Laura McQuillan Alice Fitzell Nicola Mac Carthy

Teacher: Fiona Dillane

DO WE EAT TOO MUCH JUNK FOOD?

43

Stand No.

Stand No. 167

David McQuillan Kevin Hamill Robert Laverty

St Mary's Christian Bros Grammar School, Glen Road , Belfast

178

Ursuline Convent Secondary School , Thurles , Co Tipperary Teacher: Marie Fitzpatrick

Katherine Browne

Rosemarie Casey Teacher: Gerlyn Curran

CAFFEINE - FRIEND OR FOE?

ASTHMA - A GROWING PROBLEM 179 168

Colaiste an Chroi Naofa, Carraig na bhFear, Cork

Colette Minehane Kim Kavanagh Ciara O ' Connell

169

HOMEOPATHY - YESTERDAY'S REMEDIES Vs TODAY'S MEDICINES

Teacher: Declan Cahalane 180

HOW SUCCESSFUL ARE IRISH PRODUCTS? St Mary ' s Academy , Carlow Teacher: Gerry Watchorn

Stephen Moloney Kieran McKevitt

181 Teacher: Sean Fitzmaurice

Avril Maughan

171

182

Nagle Community College, Blackrock, Cork Teacher: Eileen McMahon

James Nagle Derick Hegarty

172

Mountmellick Community School , Co Laois Teacher: Michael O'Loughlin

Niamh O ' Loughlin Clara McEvoy

184

174

185

Teacher: Catherine De Loughry

Mount Anville Secondary School, Goatstown , Dublin

Fiona Cullen Andrea Colgan

Teacher: Maire O'Donohoe

Orla Dennehy

Gonzaga College , Ranelagh, Dublin Teacher: Joseph 6 Briain

Sean O ' Quigley Diogo Bolster

Holy Child School , Killiney , Co Dublin

Jill Collins

A STUDY OF BLACKROCK BATHS

Teacher: Eileen McMahon

ARE COMICS DEAD AND GONE?

Crescent College Comprehensive , Dooradoyle , Limerick Teacher: Hilary O'Farrelly

Maeve Clarke Gillian O ' Sullivan

Siobhan Browne

Nagle Community College , Blackrock, Cork

Timmy O'Neill Richard Kelly Ashley Todd

St Peter' s College , Wexford Teacher: James Doyle

Gavin Clare Barry Goff

A STUDY OF THE ATTITUDES OF SETTLED PEOPLE TOWARDS TRAVELLING PEOPLE

T.B. - IS THE MIDLANDS A BLACKSPOT? 173

Teacher: Marie de Paor

SPACED OUT ON VIDEO GAMES 183

PAPER RECYCLING IN MAHON - HAVE WE REASON TO BE PROUD?

Presentation Secondary School , Terenure , Dublin

Aoife Cassidy

MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Joanne O ' Connor YOUNG TEENAGERS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS HEALTH IN BLANCHARDSTOWN

Teacher: William Lynch

Emma Howard

Hartstown Community School , Clonsilla, Dublin

Aoife Moore

Oatlands College , Mount Merrion , Co Dublin

Cathal Carey Eric Campbell Eamonn Moriarty COST EFFECTIVE BALANCED DIET FOR THE ELDERLY

HOW SAFE ARE YOU AND YOUR BICYCLE? 170

St Brigid ' s College, Callan , Co Kilkenny Teacher: Mary O'Riordan

Maria Campion Suzanne Carpendale

A POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN MENINGITIS AND LEARNING PROBLEMS

FOOD ADDITIVES - PERCEPTION Vs REALITY 186 175

St Michael ' s College , Ailesbury Road , Dublin Teacher: Anne Lynch

Aidan Sweeney Cillian McCormack-Doyle

St Brigid ' s College , Callan , Co Kilkenny

Miriam Cushen Mary O'Brien

Teacher: Sr M Goretti

BODY DECOR - AN INVESTIGATION

THE DUBLIN 4 ENVIRONMENTALIST 187

Group Projects Intermediate Section

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN PERSONALITY 188

176

Caritas College , Ballyfermot , Dublin Teacher: Catherine Murray

Anita Branagan Anita Maher

Scoil Mhuire Convent of Mercy , Buncrana , Co Donegal

Catherine Doherty Pauline Caldwell Orla Grant

Teacher: Lorna Barron

STUDENT WORKAHOLICS?

HOW OZONE FRIENDLY IS OUR SCHOOL? 177

St Mac Dara ' s Community College, Templogue , Dublin T eac h er: M ary Do y l e

Niamh Daly Fiona M art i n

Caritas College , Ballyfermot , Dublin Teacher Catherine Murray

Olivia Brennan Ede[ Maher

THE CHANGING POPULATION STRUCTURES IN THE BALLYFERMOT AREA 44

189

Loreto College , St Stephen ' s Green , Dublin Teacher: Claudine Prendergast

Eleanor Duffy Suzanne Kearney

FOREIGN COMPANIES IN IRELAND - FUTURE EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

45

Stand No.

Stand No.

190

St Patrick ' s High School , Keady , Co Armagh

Liza Dunleavy Ann Cumiskey Denise Rafferty

Teacher: Francis McCoy

EFFECTS AND PREVENTION OF CONSOLE GAME STRESS 02

St Louis High School , Rathmines , Dublin

Emma Elliott Emma McArdle Jean Byrne

192

Michelle Fitzgerald Aoife Flaherty

203

Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna , Co Clare Teacher: John Sims

TO RING OR NOT TO RING 193

04

Mark Flinn

Teacher: Catherine McGagh

205

Ramsgrange Community School , New Ross, Co Wexford

Annette Fuhrmann Catriona McDonald Gina Henrick

195

206

Ramsgrange Community School , New Ross, Co Wexford

Mairead Furlong Caroline Power

96

207

St Joseph ' s College , Athlone , Co Roscommon

Lisa Galvin

Colette Halligan Stephanie Burke

08

Teacher: Sean Foley

209

210

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Wexford

Clare Mallon

Teacher: Louise Murphy

St Joseph ' s College , Ath l one , Co R oscommon

Sandra Mannion

Teacher: Sr Mary Glennon

Sandra Egan LEFT IN OR LEFT OUT!

olaiste Choilm , Ballincollig, Co Cork

Brenda Griffin Orla Mulcahy Linda Cagney

Teacher: Domnall Fleming

211

Caritas College, Ballyfermot , Dublin Teacher: Catherine Murray

Darina Martin

Michelle Williams

HOCKEY STIX 00

Presentation Secondary School , Terenure , Dublin Teacher: Damienne Letmon

Elaina Maginn Sinead Flavin

Audrey Gibson

LIFE WITHOUT COLOUR 99

Teacher: Sr Gabrielle McManus

HOW FRIENDLY IS WEXFORD TO PHYSICALLY DISABLED PEOPLE

St David ' s Secondary School , Greystones , Co Wicklow Teacher: Mary O'Sullivan

Ni am h Gil marti n Michelle Kidney

St Joseph ' s College, Athlone , Co Roscommon

Marie Lenehan Niamh Strumble Brenda Kenny

Aisling O ' Keeffe

WASTE - THE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DISPOSAL

198

Marino College , Fairview , Dublin Teacher Mary Mc Ateer

Alan Lambert Antoinette Dunleavy

AN EYE FOR AN EYE

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal , Blarney , Co Cork

Vivienne Galvin Catherine O'Donovan Jennifer Mahony

Teacher: Edward Nolan

IS EDUCATION FOR REAL?

Teacher: Teresa Egan

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE 197

St Joseph ' s De La Salle College , Wicklow

Otto Klaue Cain Manning

SMOKING FOR TWO.

Teacher: Ann Cadogan

THE CHANGING PROFILE OF A RURAL AREA; RAMSGRANGE

Crescent College Comprehensive , Dooradoyle , Limerick Teacher: Margaret Holmes

Johanna Kelly Nina-Marie Hourigan

HAVE WE SOLD OUR SOULS FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL

Teacher: Kevin Cadogan

BEHIND THE SMOKE SCREEN

Teacher: Claire Buckley

BULLYING

THE HIDDEN POWERS OF THE MIND 194

Carmelite College , Castlemartyr , Co Cork

Sean Kelleher Geoffrey Irwin Brian Doutey BOARDING SCHOOL AND DAYSCHOOL - AN ATTITUDE STUDY

Belcamp College , Malahide Road , Dublin

Wayne Palmer

St Mary ' s Convent Of Mercy , Macroom, Co Cork Teacher: Mary Twomey

Annora Holland Jennifer Muscheidt EPILEPSY - A DETAILED STUDY

Teacher: Sylvia Brown

TOXOPLASMOSIS -ITS EFFECTS AND PREVENTION

Teacher: Tom O'Hanlon

John-Paul Quinn

ARE TEACHERS TALKING THROUGH THEIR HATS? 191

Douglas Community School, Douglas, Cork

Jerem y Heffernan

201

RAVE TO YOUR GRAVE t Joseph ' s College , Athlone , Co Roscommon

Caroline Harrington Alison Ward

Teacher: Patrick Halton

Lorraine Costello FARM ACCIDENTS - A CRYING SHAME

12

Jennifer McDaid

Scoil Mhuire Convent of Mercy , Buncrana , Co Donegal

Rachel Grant Sabrena Doherty

Teacher: Lorna Barron

EXAM STRESS AND DISTRESS

46

47

Stand No. Stand No.

213

Scoil Mhuire Convent of Mercy , Buncrana, Co Donegal

Sh auna M c G rory

225

Clare Hegarty

Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co Cork Teacher: Domna ll F l em i ng

Noel O'Donovan

Barry Maher

Teacher: Lorna Barron

TRAFFIC JAMMING A CURRENT AFFAIR? 214

Sean Michael McGuinness Jonathan Diamond Adam Fitzsimons

St Mary ' s Christian Bros Grammar School , Glen Road , Belfast Teacher: Gerlyn Curran

DANGEROUS DIETS 215

27

Shane McVeigh

Teacher: Jim Murphy

KEEPING THE DRIVER AWAKE

228

217

229 Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig, Co Cork Teacher: Domnall Fleming

Ian Moore

231

Teacher: Brigid Knox

Alison Nulty PLATFORMS - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

221

32 Teacher: Mary O'Riordan

233

222

234 Teacher: Michael Loughlin

Suneva Nolan THE EFFECT OF SMOKING ON TASTE AND SMELL

223

K aren C e li ne N o lan Miriam Hartnett

Teacher: Nora Sleator

Teacher: Grainne Mulcahy

St Michael ' s College, Ailesbury Road , Dublin

Marc Tumson

Teacher: Anne Lynch

Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig, Co Cork

Lena Twohig Ave Turbridy

Teacher: Domnall Fleming

PARKING A PERENNIAL PROBLEM 235

Mercy Secondary School , Inchicore , Dublin

Sacred Heart Convent , Roscrea, Co Tipperary

Maeve Stapleton Linda McDermott

THE EFFECTS AND CAUSES OF SMOKING ADDICTION

Abbey Community College , Wicklow

Susan Noakes

Teacher: Catherine Murray

Eoin Pardy Aaron Copeland

Teacher: Norma Cusack-Dwyer

TOO HOT TO HANDLE

Caritas College, Ballyfermot, Dublin

Sabrina Sherry Susan Lynch

THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE.

Sacred Heart Convent , Roscrea, Co Tipperary

Hilary Margaret Murphy lantha Dunne Aileen Delaney

Teacher: Sr Patricia Duffy

HOW WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY IS BALLYFERMOT?

St Brigid ' s College, Callan , Co Kilkenny

NORTHERN IRELAND - A TEENAGE VIEW

t Joseph ' s College , Athlone , Co Roscommon

Caroline Ryan Aoife Harney

Nicola Carter

St Brigid's College , Callan , Co Kilkenny

Aran Morrissey

Aisling Murphy

Loreto College , St Stephen ' s Green , Dublin Teacher: Claudine Prendergast

Clara Reynolds

ARE YOU A SLEEPING BEAUTY?

Teacher: Eileen Ferguson

Grainne Morrissey

Teacher: Ciaron Collins

Sinead Egan

Loreto College , St Stephen ' s Green , Dublin

Brenda Valerie Morris Michelle MacCormack Laoise Donoghue GRAPHOLOGY - SIGNATURE ANALYSIS

220

St Mac Daras C . C., Templeogue , Dublin

Declan Quinn Gavin Kearney

THE NEW EUROPE 30

A.I.D.S. - IT'S DEADLY SERIOUS

219

Teacher: Noreen O'Reilly

Louisa Mc Donnell

Patrick Manning

218

Abbey Community College , Wicklow

Ann-Margaret O'Neill Pierre Phillips

WHY OH WHY DON'T THEY TEACH THIS IN SCHOOL?

Teacher: Sr Gabrielle McManus

NORTHERN CONTACT - IS THERE A DIFFERENCE

Teacher: N Ni Chonghaile

HAND EYE CO ORDINATION - CAN IT BE IMPROVED?

St Joseph ' s College , Athlone , Co Roscommon

Bernadette Mave Moloney Grace Hogan Aine McNally

Colaiste Raithin , Bre, Co Cill Mhantain

Deaglan O Meachair Ciaron Mac Phaidin CROI AN SCEAL

Abbey Community College , Wicklow

Keith Phillips

216

26

Rockford Manor, Blackrock, Co Dublin

Sonia Weafer

Jennifer Ryan Teac h er: Franc i s T H o l o h an

Amanda Sherlock POLITICAL STUDIES - "TO BE OR NOT TO BE"

BRAIN - GYM.

224

St Mac Dara ' s Community College , Templogue , Dublin Teacher: Dympna Walsh

Sarah Louise O'Brien Irene Kelly ORTHODONTISTRY

49 48

GROUP PROJECTS Senior Section

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Stand No .

248

Mary Galvin

Caritas College, Ballyfermot, Dublin

Audre y Burke

Teacher: Catherine Murray

S tan d N o.

A FITNESS PROFILE OF A GIRLS' SECOND LEVEL SCHOOL 236

Moyne Community School , Co Longford

Lisa Brady Ainne O ' Reilly Nichola Cawley

249 Teacher: Catherine Reid

SURVEY OF ACCIDENTAL INJURIES IN A SCHOOL POPULATION 237

250

THE WEIGHT OF EDUCATION 38

Teacher: Peadar McNamara

251

DEGREES OF IRISHNESS - COMPARATIVE SURVEYS 239

Siobhan Harte Amanda Burrows Carmel Bourke

Senior Comprehensive School , Ballymun Road , Dublin 11 Teacher: Geraldine English

Rosaleen Henry Rebecca Henley Willis

St Mary ' s Convent Of Mercy , Macroom , Co Cork Teacher: Mary Twomey

IS YOUR BLOOD DISEASE FREE?

Catholic University School , Lower Leeson Street , Dublin Teacher: Mary Kelly

Patrick Casey David Ward

Teacher: Brigid Knox

VTOS - A SECOND CHANCE SUCCESS?

Ennis Vocational School , Ennis , Co Clare

Ann Brigdale Fiona Cahill Niav McNamara

St Brigid ' s College, Callan , Co Kilkenny

Edwina Grace A STUDY OF COFFEE

Presentation Secondary School, Limerick Teacher: Lelia Fitzgerald

Vivienne Brazier Carol Murphy

Aine Hahessy

252

Paul Hughes John White

Patrician College , Newbridge , Co Kildare T eac h er: Mi c h ae l O ' Ca ll ag h an

SMOKING AMONG TEENAGERS IN SECOND LEVEL EDUCATION PHOBIA - INHERITANCE AND SYMPTOMS 240

Presentation Secondary School , Terenure , Dublin

Ciara Cassidy Lynn Howard

Teacher: Damienne Letmon

253

Eimear Lee Rebecca O'Neill

Loreto Convent Secondary School, Kilkenny Teacher: Breanddn Mac Uilliam

LASER - CHANGING THE FACE OF THE WORLD THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT 41

ur Lady ' s School , Terenure , Dublin

Bethan Collins

Lisa Flanagan

254 Teacher: Tony Burke

Kate Cannon TO SEE... OR NOT TO SEE

Clare Lyons Edwina Monahan Sabrina Mallaghan

Ennis Vocational School , Ennis , Co Clare Teacher: Peadar McNamara

PERCEPTIONS OF IRISHNESS - MID-CLARE TEENAGE SURVEY 242

Presentation Secondary School , Terenure , Dublin Teacher: Damienne Letmon

Jane Connolly Belin Maginn

255

TO READ OR TO VIEW - PART II 243

Ursuline Convent , Blackrock, Cork Teacher: Nora O'Leary

Louise Coughlan

Margaret Ginnifer

244

Sacred Heart Convent, Roscrea , Co Tipperary

Suzanne Cummins Fiona Byrne Sharon Mulrooney

Teacher: Norma Cusack-Dwyer

57

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Wexford Teacher: Louise Murphy

Mary Teresa Doran Katrina Elizabeth Codd THE CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY

246

S y nge St CBS , Dublin Teacher: Joe Nicholl

Graham McCarthy Niall Kitson Stephen Kavanagh

De La Salle College , Churchtown , Dublin Teacher: Martin Brown

258

Marita Middleton Veronica Stapleton Cliona O ' Connor

Sacred Heart Convent , Roscrea , Co Tipperary Teacher: Cecelia Hartnett

Teacher: Maurice Murphy

Raphaela Kennedy

LOOKING INTO THE PAST

A STUDY OF SMOKE ALARMS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS 247

Paul Mahon Niall Conroy

BEHAVIOURAL INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: ANIMALS, PLANTS AND HUMANS

Manor House School , Raheny, Dublin

Elaine Marie Dunne

Teacher: Moira Lawless

THE ADVERSE AND BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES

RELEASE THE TENSION, REACH THE PENSION 245

Manor House School , Raheny , Dublin

COLOURS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PEOPLE 256

FULLY EQUIPPED

Aine Mc Ilvenna Deirdre McGarry Ciara Marum

St Brigid ' s College , Callan , Co Kilkenny

Aine Fitzpatrick Clara Hayes

Teacher: Marie Louise Briody

259

Christopher O Broin David O ' Donoghue

St Jose p h ' s S c hool F or Th e D ea f , C a b ra, D u bli n Teacher: Mary Archer

DISABILITIES - THE FACTS

THE SINUS ALLERGY 50

51

Stand No. 260

St Aloysius College, Athlone, Co Westmeath

Ciaran O'Connor Clement Egan Sean Cunningham

Teacher: Brendan Ryan

MUSICAL STUDIES - PART 2 261

Salerno Secondary School, Salthill , Galway Teacher: Marie O'Shaughnessy

Caoilfhionn O'Connor Julie Anne Brown FLOWERS FOR THE FUTURE

262

Ard Scoil Mhuire, Corbally , Limerick

Ornaith O'Dwyer Frances Griffin Lorraine Fitzpatrick

Teacher: Tomas O Duibhir

FOCUS ON WORK RELATED VALUES OF THE 90s 263

St Brigid ' s College , Callan, Co Kilkenny Teacher: Emily Doyle

Suzanne O'Keeffe Jane Lennon THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE

264

St Brigid's College , Callan , Co Kilkenny

Niamh O ' Reilly Katherine Byrne Mary Norton

Teacher: Mary O'Riordan

HURLING IN KILKENNY - A SPORT OR A RELIGION 265

Stratford College , Rathgar, Dublin Teacher: Charlotte Holland

Neill O ' Riorclan David Curry SAFETY IN THE SKIES OF IRELAND

266

Scoil Mhuire Community School , Clane , Co Kildare

Pauline O'Riordan Denise Brady Trevor Gormley

Teacher: John Reid

EFFECTS OF THE CHLORINATED PESTICIDE: LINDANE 267

Gorey Community College, Gorey , Co Wexford

Mairead O'Sullivan Moira O ' Donnell Simon O'Brien

Teacher: Marie Travers

CO-EDUCATION - THE WAY FORWARD? 268

St Joseph ' s College , Athlone, Co Roscommon

Clodagh Mary Shine Doreen Walshe Joanne Maher

Teacher: Mary Cronin

BAG THE PROBLEM

269

Presentation Secondary School , Wexford Teacher: Maura Scanlon

Susan Somers Valerie Redmond POWDER POWER?

270

Scariff Community College , Co Clare,

Patrick J. Vaughan Kevin Mc Grath Dermot Dinan

Teacher: T J O'Halloran

A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF LOCAL RADIO ON A RURAL COMMUNITY 271

St Mac Daras C . C., Templeogue , Dublin Teacher: Mary Doyle

Roisin Ward Niamh Farrell REFLEXOLOGY 52

53

BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS Junior Section

Stand No. 272

BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES Stand No.

Angela Bourke

Our Lady ' s Grove, Goatstown , Dublin Teacher: Maura Casey

282

A STUDY OF THE WILD LIFE IN MY BACK GARDEN 273

Stuart Cullen

St Michael ' s College , Ailesbury Road , Dublin Teacher: Anne Lynch

283

St Paul ' s College , Raheny , Dublin Teacher: Brian Smyth

Cara Blaney

Assumption Grammar , Ballynahinch , Co Down Teacher: Joseph G Re

POPULATION AND BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES ON A FISH PARASITE

Pauline Downes

Hartstown Community School, Clonsilla , Dublin Teacher: Sean Fitzmaurice

284

A STUDY OF THE GERMINATION AND GROWTH OF WATER CREST SEEDS

Breda Comerford

Sacred Heart of Mary Convent , Ferrybank , Waterford Teacher: Maurice Brosnan

DO YOU WANT THE EARTH TO DIE BEFORE YOU DO? 285

275

Damian Barrett

THE INVESTIGATION OF DALTONISM (COLOUR-BLINDNESS)

MIGRAINE - IS THERE SOMETHING MORE? 274

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS Intermediate Section

Carolann Doyle

Ronan Connolly

Blackrock College, Co Dublin Teacher: Cynthia Ceillier

Rosary College, Crumlin , Dublin Teacher: Claire Lynch A STUDY OF CHLOROPLASTS IN SOME SPECIES OF CAVLERPA

MAKING SCIENTIFIC MODELS FOR USE IN THE LABORATORY 286 276

Alison Hough

Claire Davoren

Salerno Secondary School, Salthill , Galway Teacher: Anne Gaffney

La Sain te Union Secondary School , Banagher, Co Offaly Teacher: Thomas Ryan THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

THE INFLUENCE OF CLOVER HILL ON SHOWJUMPING IN IRELAND 277

Paula Kinsella

287 Hartstown Community School, Clonsilla , Dublin Teacher: Sean Fitzmaurice

FACTORS EFFECTING THE HEART PULSE 278

St Kilian ' s Deutsche Schule , Clonskeagh , Dublin Teacher: Brenda Leary

CAPTIVITY IS CRUEL - OR IS IT? 279

St Dominic's High School , Falls Road, Belfast Teacher: J McLaughlin

EXERCISE AND PULSE RATE 280

Dundalk Grammar School, Co Louth Teacher: Stephanie Molloy Ledwith

Camilla Hegarty

Ballincollig Community School, Co Cork Teacher: Lola Hegarty

THE INFLUENCE OF NICKEL ON FRESHWATER ALGAL BLOOMS 290

Peter O'Donovan

Pamela Fagan

IS YOUR PHONE BUGGED?

289

Barbara Neeson

Belcamp College, Malahide Road , Dublin Teacher: Anthony Corbet

A STUDY OF SWORDS ESTUARY 288

Robert Morgan

Paul Downey

Deerpark CBS, Patrick ' s Road, Cork Teacher: Michael O'Brien

Daryl Kingston

St Mary ' s Academy, Carlow Teacher: Gerry Watchorn

COMPARISON OF SPRAYED & UNSPRAYED SPRING BARLEY FOR CROP GROWTH, RATE YIELD AND QUALITY

THE TERRIBLE - LOVABLE GERBIL 291

281

Stephen Shiels

Darragh Long

Douglas Community School, Douglas, Cork Teacher: Tom O'Hanlon

Sandymount High School , Ballsbridge , Dublin Teacher: Helena Cathcart THE OYSTERCATCHER - A DYING SPECIES IN DOUGLAS ESTUARY, CORK?

THE FEARED FISH 292

Kim Lynch

Santa Sabina , Sutton , Dublin Teacher: Dermot Quish

THREATENED HABITAT 293

Niall Mac Con lomaire

Gairm Scoil Cholm Chille, Indreabhan , Co na Gaillimhe Teacher: Sibeal Bhreathnach

IS FANACH AN AIT A GHEOBHFA GLIOMACH 54

55

Stand No.

Stand No. 294

Dominican College, Fortwilliam Park , Belfast Teacher: Seamus Quinn

Alison Muir

305

Ben Phalan

St Michael's College , Ailesbury Road , Dublin Teacher: Anne Lynch

106

Aodhan Seoighe

Colaiste Eoin , B6thar Stigh Lorcan , Co Baile Atha Cliath Teacher: Una Ni Choinceannain

307

Assumption Grammar School, Ballynahinch , Co Antrim Teacher: Mary McCafferty

308 Paraic Slattery

Aoife Ni Chorcorain

Colaiste An Phiarsaigh , Gleann Maghair, Co Corcai Teacher: Maire Ni Shlatara

PIAN DROMA I NDAOINE OGA

TAIGHDE AR CHINEALACHA EAGSULA FEAMAINNE AR CHOSTA THIAR NA H-EIREANN AGUS CHOMH H-USAIDEACH IS ATAID CHUN BIA & BEATHA 297

Sarah Elizabeth Goddard

A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF HEDGEROW AREAS

A STUDY OF AVIAN SOCIAL AND FEEDING BEHAVIOUR

296

Dundalk Grammar School, Co Louth Teacher: Tom McLoughlin

BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF WASTE

RE-AMINATING EXTINCT ANIMALS - THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF JURASSIC PARK 295

James Fox

St Joseph ' s CBS, Nenagh , Co Tipperary Teacher: Tim Collins

INVITRO PROPAGATION OF TRADESCANTIA FLUMENSIS USING A DIY CULTURE MEDIUM

Colaiste An Phiarsaigh , Gleann Maghair, Co Corcai Teacher: Maire N1 Shlatara

Ciara Ni Mhochbir

EIFEACHT CAEIFIN - CAD FUTSA?

309

Carol O'Hanion

Scoil Mhuire & Ide, Newcastle West , Co. Limerick Teacher: Claire Devine

THE WILD BROWN TROUT (SALMO TRUTTA) IN THE RIVER FEALE

BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS Senior Section

310

Louise O'Hehir

St Brigid's College , Callan , Co Kilkenny Teacher: Mary O'Riordan

FROM A-Z, THE IMPORTANCE OF MICROELEMENTS IN THE DIET 298

Gerard Buckley

St Colman's College, Fermoy , Co Cork Teacher: Fr Tom Murphy

311

KILLER BUG LISTERIA - AGRICULTURAL AND MEDICAL SIGNIFICANCE 299

Rosalind Carney

Colaiste Bride, Clondalkin , Dublin Teacher: Anne Smyth

Claire Padden

WHY THE POTATO - ASKED THE WIRE WORM

Alexandra College, Milltown , Dublin Teacher: Dr Carole McElhinney

THE SEASONAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF AQUATIC FUNGI

BIOLOGICAL AND .

300

David Curran

Intermediate School, Killorglin, Co Kerry Teacher: Kieran Griffin

SISYRINCHIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM - A STUDY 301

112

Nicholas Egan

GROUP PROJECTS

ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Colaiste Abbain, Enniscorthy , Co Wexford Teacher: Mary Hughes

Junior Section Sandymount High School, Ballsbridge , Dublin

Sinead Barry Lynn Flood Elaine Prendeville

Teacher: Helena Cathcart

A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF EARTHWORMS ON SOIL FERTILITY THE LIVING SOIL 313 302

St Brendan ' s Community School , Birr, Co Offaly Teacher: Sr Margaret Pepper

Jane Feehan

Nicole Black Darlene Roe

Dundalk Grammar School , Co Louth Teacher: Stephanie Molloy Ledwith

CAN YOU DEPEND ON NATURE'S MARK? THE SECRET LIFE OF THE CALLUNA CASE-CARRIER 314 303

Mark Fisher

Sandymount High School , Ballsbridge , Dublin Teacher: Helena Cathcart

St Mary ' s Holy Faith School , Killester , Dublin Teacher: Elaine Durkin

Sinead Byrne Niamh Rooney

IS THE SWIMMING POOL A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO THE SEA? THE CLASSROOM - A BREEDING GROUND FOR BACTIERIA 115 304

Martin Flood - Walsh

Scoil Mhuire Community School , Clane , Co Kildare

Conal Corduff John Alan Hanley

Colaiste Einde , B6thar Na Tra, Gaillimh Teacher: Seamus 6 Donghaile

Teacher: Hermann Geissel AUXIN IN ABSCISSION WHERE IN EARTH IS THE HUMUS?

56

57

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Stand No. 316

The Teresian School , Donnybrook , Dublin

Audrey Ferris

327

Muckross Park College , Donnybrook , Dublin Teacher: Caroline Ryan

Emma O ' Donnell

Sarah Moran

Niamh Mangan

Teacher: Brenda Hynes

Sarah Lindsay

FORTY SHADES OF GREEN DO SMOKERS TASTE LESS?

328

317

St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk, Co Louth

Edel O ' Mahony

Aisling Mulholland

Tralee Community College , Co Kerry

Tralena Hyslop

Teacher: Siobhan Greer

Donna Savage

Michelle O'Keefe

Jacqueline Maloney

Teacher: Maurice Sexton PROTEIN IN PLANT PARTS

ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF TOWN PARK 329 318

Loreto Convent Secondary School , Kilkenny Teacher Breandan Mac Uilliam

Katherine Lanigan

Muriel Conniffe

Holy Child School , Killiney, Co Dublin Teacher: Fiona Dillane

Rebecca Wright

Sarah Hynes HAMSTER HABITS!

ANIMATE, MINERAL OR VEGETATIVE? 319

Holy Child School , Killiney , Co Dublin

Nancy Leonard Alyson Cummins

Teacher: Catherine De Loughry

Evanna Barrington DENTAL HYGIENE.

320

Holy Child School , Killiney, Co Dublin

Kate McCormack Gillian McCusker Sarah Kirwan

330

Teacher: Catherine De Loughry

Abbey Grammar School , Newry , Co Down

Ciaran Bagnall Darragh Tighe Morgan Keane

Teacher: Ciaran Lynch

OCCURANCE OF PROTOZOAN PARASITES ON THE GILLS OF GAMMARUS SPECIES IN VARIOUS WATERS

A STUDY OF WORMS 321

GROUP PROJECTS Intermediate Section

BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

St Patrick ' s High School , Keady , Co Armagh

Timothy Patrick McKeown Deborah Gribben Sharon Watters

331

Teacher: Margaret Digney

Our Lady ' s Grove, Goatstown , Dublin

Lorna Barker Roja Fazaeli

Teacher: Jackie Donovan

Ciara Murphy

HAS THE CONIFER GOT THE UPPER HAND? THE RAPID EXPLOITATION OF AN IRISH BOG.

322

Dundalk Grammar School, Co Louth Teacher: Stephanie Molloy Ledwith

Susan McKinney Eleanor Cooney

332

HANDLING CONES - WAFER THIN HYGIENE 323

Melissa McManus

Our Lady ' s Secondary School , Castleblayney , Co Monaghan

Donahies Co mmunity School , Streamville Road , Dublin

Martina Barry Gillian Clifford Valerie Byrne

Teacher: Frank Flood

MOLLUSCS MANIA

Rachael Morgan Teacher: Mary Geraghty

Ciara McAree

333

Santa Sabina, Sutton , Dublin T eac h er: D erm ot Q u ish

Sarah Bennett Emma Connors

FO R MUSHROOMS TO GROW THEY ASK FOR ... ?

324

Sinead McQuillan Evanne McArdle Aine McBride

THE PORTMARNOCK DUNES AND THE INTERVENTION OF HUMAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Our Lady ' s Secondary School , Castleblayney , Co Monaghan Teacher: Mary Geraghty

334

Lore to Convent Secondary School , Wexford Teacher: Louise Murphy

Eimear Maria Brennan

Dervla Codd HOW BEST TO LOOSE WEIGHT? HOW LONG DOES YOUR MILK STAY FRESH? 325

Dean Brian Maguire High School , Carrickmore , Co Tyrone

Ciaran Mullin Martin Kelly Neil Mullan

335 Teacher: Terry McCann

EVOLUTIONARY AND ECOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ENZYME CATALASE IN PLANTS

RECREATING A POND ECOSYSTEM 326

P atrician College , Newbridge , Co Kildare Teacher: Michael O'Callaghan

Martin Buckley James Doyle

Terenure College , Templeogue Road , Dublin

Kevin Nolan David Fender Michael Mac Cormack

336 Teacher: Joe McDonnell

St Brigid ' s College , Callan , Co Kilkenny Teacher: Marie Louise Briody

Aisling Byrne Aoife Murphy MUNICIPAL REFUSE - A WASTED RESOURCE

THE STUDY OF MICE 58

59

Stand No. 337

.land No. Simon Crawley Kevin McPartland

Abbey Grammar School , Newry, Co Down

David Morgan

348

Dearbhail Kennedy Maria Troughton

The Teresian School , Donnybrook , Dublin Teacher: Brenda Hynes

Teacher: Gerard Hughes COLOUR CHANGE IN LEAVES

VARIATION IN ROSA CANINA 49 338

Colaiste Choilm , Ballincollig, Co Cork

Maud Cross

Anne Murphy Niamh O'Shea

339

350

Catherine Daly

St Nessan ' s Community College, Moylish , Limerick

Sinead Conroy

Teacher: Michael O'Dwyer

VERRUCAE - CAUSE AND CURES 340

Treasa De Bhrriin Dolores Nic Monagail Mairead Nic Abhaird

341

Gairm Scoil Bheal an Atha Moir , Leifear, Co Dh1in Na Ngall

152

342

53 Ramsgrange Community School , New Ross , Co Wexford

Richard Chapman

343

354 St Paul ' s Secondary School , Greenhills , Dublin Teacher: Sr Elizabeth Walsh

Anne Hennessy

Tanya Kelly

44

Margo Kearney Marion O 'Flynn

North Presentation Secondary School , Farranree , Cork Teacher: Eileen Riordan

45

Abbey Community College , Wicklow

Michael Kearns

Sean Heaslip Brian Riordan

Teacher: Michael Loughlin

Olga Keely Emma Hedderman Ailbhe MacGinley

57

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CORNCRAKES - HERE TODAY AND GONE TOMORROW? 47

Ciaran Kelly John Meade Colm O ' Reilly

159

THE EFFECTS OF FOOTWEAR ON THE HUMAN FOOT

Niall McIntyre William Kinsella

Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co Kildare Teacher: Ann Crummey

Patrick McKeever Cathal O ' Hare

Abbey Grammar School , Newry, Co Down T eac h er: G erar d H ug h es

Sile Murphy Aoife O'Leary Aoife Gallagher

St Mary ' s Convent Of Mercy , Macroom, Co Cork Teacher: Mary Twomey

Jonathan Nolan

Abbey Community College , Wicklow

Damien Kearns

Teacher: Patrick Maher

Lisa O ' Brien

St David ' s Secondary School , Greystones , Co Wicklow

Claire Deasy

Teacher : Edel Byrne

John O ' Donnell Garry Eager Douglas Turriff

Tralee Community Colle g e , Co Kerry Teacher: Maurice Sexton

ORNITHOLOGICAL STUDY OF TRALEE BAY

Colaiste an Chroi Naofa , Carraig na bhFear, Cork

Teacher: Declan Cahalane

Teacher: Siobhan Greer

INVESTIGATION OF MINERAL DEFICIENCIES IN PLANTS

Loreto College, St Stephen ' s Green , Dublin Teacher: Eileen Ferguson

St Louis Secondary School , Dundalk, Co Louth

FOOD PREFERENCES OF GARDEN BIRDS

A NEW WEEVIL CONTROL.

46

Roisin McGuill

HOMEOAPATHY - MYTH OR MEDICINE

956

EFFECTIVENESS OF DISINFECTANTS

Teacher: Denis Maguire

INVESTIGING THE SALINITY TOLERANCE RANGE IN GLASSWORT 0,5

AN ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF LEAFHOPPERS OF THE GENUS EUPTERYX

Abbey Grammar School, Newry , Co Down

OSBERSTOWN WASTE TREATMENT PLANT - ITS EFFECT ON LIFFEY LIFE

Teacher: Ann Cadogan

A FISHY STORY

Darren McDonald David Keeley Simon Poland

LEND ME YOUR EARS!

Teacher: Bernadette O'Dwyer

Damien Hayes

Mount Anville Secondary School , Goatstown , Dublin Teacher: Mary Kavanagh

Fiona McEneaney Cara McAdam

Santa Sabina, Sutton , Dublin

A STUDY OF GIANT HOG WEED

Roisin McBrinn Elizabeth Nolan

AGGRESSIVE AND MATING BEHAVIOUR IN SIAMESE FIGHTER FISH

Teacher: Fiona Ni Chnaimhsi

Sarah Fleury Hazel Kearney Karen Price

Teacher: Sylvester McEvoy

OLD WIVES - THE SCIENTISTS OF THE PAST? 351

CLISTEACHT EIN I GCLOS NA SCOILE

Colaiste Lorcain , Castledermot , Co Kildare

USE OF NATURAL PRESERVATIVES IN COOKED MEATS

Teacher: Domnall Fleming

MUSCLE POWER

Karen Lawler

Alison Doyle

Aisling O'Hagan Sarah Dillon Sarah Drumm

Scoil Mhuire Community School , Clane , Co Kildare Teacher: Anthony P McEvoy

HOW A BEAM ABSORBS WATER 60

61

Stand No.

Stand No. 360

Colaiste Lorcain , Castledermot , Co Kildare Teacher: Geraldine Waldron

Alva Pearson

Deirdre Kelly

370

Ciara Donnelly Emily Clarke Kathryn Cooke

St Michael's Loreto Convent , Navan , Co Meath Teacher: Caroline Byrne

THE HEREDITARY COMPARISONS OF FINGERPRINTING HOW CLEAN IS YOUR FOOD? FAST FOOD - A CASE STUDY 361

St Louis Secondary School , Dundalk , Co Louth

Antonette Quigley Ruth Roslyn

Teacher: Siobhan Greer

371

Niall Dunne

Templeogue College, Dublin Teacher: Michael O'Hara

Karl Larrissey A STUDY OF AIR POLLUTION IN THE DUNDALK AREA THE DODDER - A PROGRESS REPORT 362

Crescent College Comprehensive , Dooradoyle , Limerick

Patricia Sadlier

372

Claire Neville Bernadette Murphy

Teacher: Anne O'Dea

A STUDY OF THE SOIL ORGANISMS OF DECAY 363

Ursuline Convent Secondary School , Thurles, Co Tipperary Teacher: Marie Fitzpatrick

DEADLY DELICATESSENS?

Ursuline Convent Secondary School, Thurles , Co Tipperary

Ann-Marie Smee Karen Mc Carthy Sinead Molumby

Corrie Dwyer Aoife O ' Flaherty

373

Gavin Graham

Terenure College , Templeogue Road , Dublin

James Dunne

Teacher: Mary Lou Grennan

Teacher: Anne Molony THE PROBLEM WITH WEEVILS

SLURRY - FRIEND OR FOE TO EARTHWORMS? 374

BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

GROUP PROJECTS Senior Section

Heloise Archer

Dominican College , Fortwilliam Park , Belfast

Janet Horan Laura Johnston

Teacher: Seamus Quinn

A THOUGHT IN THE BOTTLE 365

Teacher.Siobhan Greer

366

Michael Cagney

377 O'Connell ' s Christian Brothers School , North Richmond Street, Dublin 1

Martin Moran Eoin McGlynn

Teacher: Anthony Murphy

378 Stratford College , Rathgar , Dublin Teacher: Charlotte Holland

Daniel Simon Citron Sarah Halpin A STUDY OF CATS IN A HUMAN WORLD

368

179

Alexandra College , Milltown , Dublin Teacher: Aideen Brown

Mairead Mulhall Dolores Kenny Una O'Shea

St Brigid's College , Callan, Co Kilkenny

Teacher: Emily Doyle

Kenneth Murphy

Rice College , Ennis, Co Clare

Declan Quigney

Teacher: Kay O'Connell

Martin Murray

Patrician College , Newbridge , Co Kildare

Kenneth Lawlor Teacher: Michael O'Callaghan

Gary Burke

Joseph McNerney Teacher: Catherine Reid

Emma MacNerney

IMPROVING THE PRESERVATION OF SILAGE

A CASE STUDY OF NORTH LONGFORD PEATLANDS

!80 369

Caroline Minchin Judy Lockhart

HONEY WITHOUT STINGS

Moyne Community School , Co Longford

Enda Conefrey

Teacher: Regina Moloney

A STUDY OF WASTE PRODUCTS FROM TANNERIES

HANDS ON BACTERIA 367

Scoil Mhuire , Longford,

THE SALT-MARSH PLANT SALICORNIA EUROPEA. ITS POTENTIAL FOR CULTURE

VARIATIONS AMONG NATURAL POPULATIONS OF SPARTINA TOWNSENDII IN THE DUNDALK BAY AREA

Fiona McGuckin

BOGS - HARVESTED HERITAGE 376

Naoishe Gorham

Teacher: Laura Hanrahan

Cora Marshall Pauline Clyne

St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk , Co Louth

Ciara Bradshaw

St Louis High School , Rathmines , Dublin

HERACLEUM MANTEGAZZIANUM PERPETUALLY IN THE SHADE 375

364

Rhoda Jennings Joanne Finan Eve Martin

Portumna Community School , Portumna , Co Galway

Bernadette Dervan Joan Lynch

Barry Gill

Teacher: Pierce Joyce

Fergal Naughton Aoife Naughton

Athenry Vocational School, Co Galway Teacher: Malachy Naughton

DESTRUCTION OF OUR HAZEL WOODS

ROOTS TO THE PROBLEM

62

63

Stand No. 381

Scoil Carmel , O'Connell Avenue , Limerick Teacher: Claire Madigan

Mairead Ni Ghaboid Deirdre O'Connell

AHOCiation of Secondary Teachers' Ireland An lord Glas

A STUDY OF PLANT GROWTH UNDER RED, BLUE AND WHITE LIGHT 382

Maria Immaculata College, Dunmanway , Co Cork

Majella O ' Callaghan Frances Horgan Norma Lucey

Teacher: Aileen O'Neill

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLLUTION IN THE RIVER LEE 383

Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin

Nicola Porter Suzanne Kingston Joy Rice

Teacher: Kevin Costello

NORTH BULL ISLAND - AN ISLAND FOR HOW LONG? 384

Colaiste Eoin , Finglas , Dublin Teacher: Pauline Shearman

Alan Reilly

Anthony McCormack "DUNSINK TIPHEAD" - FRIEND OR FOE 385

St Dominic ' s High School, Falls Road , Belfast Teacher: J McLaughlin

Grainne Roberts Ursula Smyth

IS THERE AN OPTIMUM WAVELENGTH FOR PHOTO SYNTHESIS? 386

Mount Saint Michael School , Claremorris , Co Mayo

Tamara Scully Clodagh Mc Govern Ciara Casey

Teacher: Frances Lyons

PLANT DEVELOPMENT OF THE BROAD BEAN 387

Presentation Secondary School , Limerick Teacher: Anne Cashell

Clodagh Williams Patricia Brosnan MULLACH MOR - A QUESTION OF INTERPRETATION?

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