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Stand Number: 3537

Project title: An investigation into the effectiveness of constructed farmland sediment ponds in promoting biodiversity as indicated by the presence of water beetles as bioindicators

Overview: This project investigates whether constructed farmland biodiversity and sediment ponds can act as a habitat for a variety of water beetle (Coleoptera) species.

School Name: Colaiste Treasa

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3538

Project title: Aquaculture- The Impact Of Crude Protein Supplementation On Dairy Cow Production and Nitrogen Excretion In Urine In Late Lactation and The Effects This Has On Irish Waterways.

Overview: Our project aims to show how feeding a low protein concentrate can impact nitrogen excretion in a cows urine in their to reduce overall nitrogen leaching.

School Name: Mountrath Community School

School County: Laois

Stand Number: 3539

Project title: Rainwater, suitable for drinking?

Overview: We want to test rainwater across Ireland, compare them to each other and ultimately discover if it’s suitable for drinking.

School Name: Douglas Community School

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3540

Project title: Should Rooftop Gardens be made mandatory in Irish Cities?

Overview: Our project aims to examine the benefit of rooftop gardens in Irish cities, using Cork City as a guide analysing rooftops per sq ft.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Macroom

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3541

Project title: Investigation into horse fitness

Overview: Investigation into how much a horses heart/respiratory rate and temperature changes before and after exercise for an unfit vs fit horse

School Name: Loreto Secondary School

School County: Kilkenny

Stand Number: 3542

Project title: Affects energy drinks have on your sport performance

Overview: Testing to see if the risk of taking energy drinks is worth the increase to your sports performance

School Name: Bandon Grammar School

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3543

Project title: An Investigation to determine if there is any correlation between the incidence of lung cancer in dogs and living in regions with high levels of Radon in County Clare.

Overview: Is there any correlation between the incidence of lung cancer in dogs and living in regions with high levels as opposed to low levels of Radon.

School Name: Meánscoil na mBráithre

School County: Clare

Stand Number: 3544

Project title: The effect of aging on balance

Overview: An investigation into the effects of ageing on balance and a comparison between the balance of different age groups using a series of different tests.

School Name: St Vincent's Secondary School

School County: Louth

Stand Number: 3545

Project title: Lyme vs Deer is there a correlation?

Overview: Is there a correlation between high Deer population and incidence of Lyme Disease in humans?

School Name: Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3546

Project title: Locating suitable areas for anaerobic digesters in the Republic of Ireland

Overview: This project will Develop a marking scheme, based on specific site criteria, to establish potential suitable locations for Anaerobic Digesters in the Republic of Ireland.

School Name: Millstreet Community School

School County: Cork