2025

projects

Stand Number: 2525

Project title: Perception of recovery from concussions in adolescent GAA players: A study on cognitive, physical and emotional factors.

Overview: To investigate the perception of recovery from concussion in adolescent GAA players focusing on the impact of concussions on their cognitive, physical & emotional health

School Name: Meánscoil na mBráithre Criostaí

School County: Kilkenny

Stand Number: 1543

Project title: Pineapple Power: Bromelain Balm for Accelerated Burn Recovery

Overview: Our project is an investigation on how the enzyme bromelain and other compounds contained in pineapples, can assist in the accelerated healing of burns.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 2311

Project title: CAO Or (C)AI?

Overview: My project aims to examine the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on college course choices and future careers

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3530

Project title: Optimising the efficiency of origami in packaging.

Overview: In this project we aim to enhance the efficiency of origami in packaging, by constructing a machine to mass produce the origami folds.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3608

Project title: Fractal Footprints: Mapping the mathematical patterns of cities.

Overview: How do different types of fractals in city design affect walkability, traffic and quality of life?

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 2213

Project title: The Role of Self-Determination Theory in Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation Among Transition Year Students

Overview: My project focuses on gathering student opinions to understand how Self-Determination Theory influences their intrinsic motivation during Transition Year.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 5306

Project title: The Protective Effect of Lycopene on Dermal Fibroblasts under UV Induced Oxidative Stress

Overview: The protective effect of lycopene on dermal fibroblasts under UV Induced oxidative stress and if lycopene increases cell viability.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 2219

Project title: Memory Magic: Do Mnemonics Help Improve Memory Retention

Overview: For this project, I am going to investigate whether mnemonics improve memory retention compared to rote learning by conducting a quiz-based experiment with two groups.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3523

Project title: Peeling Back The Science: Purifying fast fashion run-off with orange peels.

Overview: We plan to utilise orange peels to purify fast fashion run-off water, and design an appropriate process that could be used in the Global South.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3306

Project title: Health Benefits of Fucoxanthin: An Investigation

Overview: This project investigates the therapeutic potential of fucoxanthin, exploring its health benefits, bioactive properties, and applications, including tests for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry