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Seventeenth Annual Young Scientists Exhibition 1981 January 7-11
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Foreword Aer Lingus is again happy and proud to provide Ireland's young scientists and technologists with this platform on which to demonstrate and test the merit of their work. We see the establishment and continuing success of this annual exhibition as part of the ground-swell of public appreciation of the value and pertinence to Ireland of all scientific advancement. One of Aer Lingus' stated aims is "to contribute to the enrichment of the community in its educational, social and cultural affairs". While we engage in many other activities related to that aim, it is clear that the Young Scientists Exhibition contributes most towards its fulfilment. We acknowledge again with much appreciation the efforts of the many people and organisations who work together to mount this exhibition. Special tribute must be paid to our panel of judges, whose care and attention to a difficult task are beyond all praise; and to the teachers who give sympathetic guidance to our young exhibitors. Our thanks goes to the Department of Education, and to the National Board for Science and Technology (NBST) for their encouragement and practical help; and to the Royal Dublin Society for the facilities and generous cooperation extended to us. Thanks also to Philips Electrical (Ireland), who sponsor our Young Scientists to their European Contest; and to the many other prize-giving organisations associated with the exhibition. Finally, our congratulations to each and every considerable and efforts Their exhibitor. achievements reflect great credit on themselves, their families and their schools.
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Message from the Minister for Education, Mr. John P. Wilson, T.D. As Minister for Education I am delighted to have the opportunity of congratulating Aer Lingus on the development and success of the Young Scientists Exhibition. Since 1965 this competition has served to focus attention on science and technology. It attracts entries from all over the country. Over one hundred students from Northern Ireland are competing this year and I heartily welcome them to Dublin. I understand that competition for the individual awards is intense. I am delighted to note that winners of the first prize have gone on to win the top awards in Europe. I must also mention my great interest in the group projects. Co-operation between citizens is an essential part of life and it is equally essential for success in research and development. The projects submitted tend to reflect topics of the day. Hence we are not surprised to find this year increased interest in conservation of energy, computers and micro-chips. The Young Scientists Exhibition is responding to the needs of our time. Traoslaim aris d'Aer Lingus ar feabhas an chomortais seo. Td muintir na hEireann buioch doibh as ucht an cunamh ata a thabhairt don eolaiocht.
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Chairman: Mr. N. G. Weldon, Secretary and General Manager Corporate Affairs, Aer Lingus Secretary: Margaret Coyne, Air Education Officer, Aer Lingus. Honorary Member: Professor E. T. S. Walton, Trinity College, Dublin. Nobel prizewinner in Physics, in 1951 Members of Panel Biological Sciences Dr. E. Colleran, University College, Galway. Dr. D. Donnelly, University College, Dublin. *Dr. J. Duggan, An Foras Taluntais, Kinsealy, Dublin. Dr. A. N. Glynn National Institute for Higher Education, Glasnevin, Dublin. Professor M. G. Harrington, University College, Dublin. Professor J. A. Kavanagh, University College, Dublin. *Dr. T. J. Walsh, The Blood Transfusion Service Board, Dublin. *Mr. P. Wilson, Trinity College, Dublin. Mathematical, Physical & Applied Sciences *Dr. F. Anderson, University College, Dublin. Rev. Dr. T. Burke, University College, Dublin. Dr. D. Melody, Loctite (Ireland) Ltd., Dublin. Mr Colm McCabe, ESB, Dublin. *Dr. R. J. Nichol, Institute for Industrial Research & Standards. Dr. B. Scaife, Trinity College, Dublin. Professor D. Spearman, Trinity College, Dublin. Environmental and Social Sciences *Miss I. Doyle, Aer Lingus. *Miss B. Foy, City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Dr. D. Gillmor, Trinity College, Dublin. Professor J. Naughton, Trinity College, Dublin. Professor J. A. Jackson, Trinity College, Dublin. *Miss C. Kelleher, An Foras Taluntais, Sandymount, Dublin. Dr. C. J. Stillman, Trinity College, Dublin. Dr. C. White, University College, Dublin. Group Projects *Dr. F. Anderson, University College, Dublin. Dr. P. Connolly, Louth Vocational Education Committee. Dr. J. Corish, University College, Dublin. Miss F. Doherty, College of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin. *Miss I. Doyle, Aer Lingus. 5
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*Dr. J. Duggan, An Foras Taluntais, Kinsealy, Dublin. Dr. P. F. Duggan, St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork. Miss P. Faughnan, Irish Wheelchair Association, Dublin. Rev. Mother S. Fitzpatrick, Carysfort College of Education, Dublin. Mr. M. Foley, Aer Lingus. *Miss B. Foy, City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Dr. F. Gaines, University College, Dublin. Dr. D. Headon, University College, Galway. Mr. P. Hogan, Irish Science Teachers' Association. Mr. J. Hourihane, St. Patrick's College of Education, Dublin. Dr. C. Hussey, University College, Dublin. Mr. D. Jeffrey, Trinity College, Dublin. *Miss C. Kelleher, An Foras Taluntais, Sandymount, Dublin. Dr. D. Kearney, National Board for Science and Technology. Mr. M. Langan, Department of Education, Dublin. Dr. J. Morgan, University College, Dublin. Rev. Fr. E. Murphy, Dublin Institute of Adult Education, Dublin. Mr Colm McCabe, ESB, Dublin. Dr. D. McCluskey, University College, Dublin. Mr. R. M. McMullan, St. Columba's College, Dublin. *Dr. R. J. Nichol, Institute for Industrial Research & Standards. Miss E. Ni Lamhna, An Foras Forbartha, Dublin. Miss G. O'Brien, Aer Lingus. Dr. P. O'Carroll, University College, Cork. Mr. J. O'Connor, An Bord Bainne, Dublin. Mr. P. O'Dwyer, Queen's University, Belfast. Mr. F. O'Gorman, Trinity College, Dublin. Miss B. Rosney, Community School, Portmarnock. Dr. I. Sanders, Trinity College, Dublin. Miss M. Scannell, National Botanic Gardens. Dr. J. A. Scott, University College, Dublin. Mr. T. Short, College of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin. Professor L. Smith, University College, Dublin. Mr. P. Start, University College, Dublin. Mr. E. Tyrrall, The Ulster College, Northern Ireland Polytechnic, Newtownabbey, County Antrim. Mr. M. Walsh, Department of Education, Dublin. *Dr. T. J. Walsh, The Blood Transfusion Service Board, Dublin. *Mr. P. Wilson, Trinity College, Dublin. Dr. R. K. Wilson, An Foras Taluntais, Dunsinea, Dublin.
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General Information Exhibition Administration Office Oifig RiarachAin an Taispeantais On the right of the main entrance.
Press and Information Office Oifig Preasa agus Eolais On the right of the main entrance (balcony). Telephones GuthJin On the left of the main entrance adjoining the Post Office. Meals B6ili Available in the Lawn Cafeteria (off Main Hall) and Dodder Room (off Industries Hall). Cloakroom Toilets Seomra C6tai, Leithreas Off the Main Hall and Industries Hall. Security Sl3nd6il Uniformed and plain clothes security personnel will be on duty during the exhibition. Exhibitors should not leave stands unattended and valuable material should be removed from the stands, overnight. First Aid Garcharbhair Check in Administration Office. Hours of Opening Uaire Oscailte Friday, January 9th .................... 15.00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Saturday, January 10th ..............11 .00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Sunday, January 11th ................ 11 .00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Official opening ceremony: Friday 9th January 1 7.00 hrs by the Minister for Education, Mr. John P. Wilson TD. Admission Charges Cead Isteach Adults ...................... 40p
Students .................. 10p
Display Awards Mr. R. Kennedy, Aer Lingus. Mr. D. Skehan, Aer Lingus. Mr. R. Uhlemann, Aer Lingus. *These judges will assess both individual and group projects. 6
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Exhibition Layout and Classification of Projects Leagan amach an Taispeantais agus range na dThionscnamh floor plans situated at hall Please refer to exhibitir entrances, for location of projects. Individual projects are grouped in three categories Biological Sciences; Mathematical Physical and Applied Sciences; and Environmental and Social Sciences. These categories are subdivided into Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections (Junior 12-14, Intermediate 14-16, Senior 16-18), and projects are listed alphabetically in the sections. Note : Projects have been classified according to the descriptions supplied by the exhibitors. The judges reserve the right to transfer projects to a different category. Group projects are accepted in a separate section and are not classified according to subject discipline. They are divided into Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections.
CATEGARY AWARDS - Group Projects Three prizes, (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of £120, £80, £60 will • be made in each section, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. (In all, 9 prizes). Three Merit Awards of £50 each will be made in • Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections. (In all, 9 prizes). Special prizes of £40 in each section to the groups • whose projects are best presented. (In all, 3 prizes). • INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PROJECTS Certificates and suitable prizes will be awarded for projects highly commended (some 100 projects were highly commended in 1980, Each participant will receive a certificate of display and a memento of their participation in the exhibition.
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SCHOOL AND TEACHER PRIZES Schools of top award winners (five) will receive f50 each towards acquiring additional scientific equipment. Token gifts will be awarded to teachers of top award winners and first prize-winners in each category.
Late Cancellations Cealuch5in D6anacha
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Due to late notification of withdrawal by exhibitors, some projects which have been included in this catalogue may not be on display. This will account for some possible gaps in the numbering system of stands. Awards Na Duaiseanna
The Institute of Physics will award prizes to the six best projects involving Physics or Applied Physics.
The following awards will be made, provided that in the opinion of the panel of judges, the projects reach a desired standard. Top Awards Young Scientist(s) of the Year 1. A premier award of £400, a perpetual trophy and automatic entry to the Philips European Contest for Young Scientists and Inventors to be held in Brussels. This award will go to the most meritorious individual or group project in the exhibition. (Note. for the first time group projects will be considered for the premier award). 2. Best Individual Project, £200 and trophy. 3. Best Group Project, £350 and trophy. 4. Runner-Up Individual Project, £150. 5. Runner-Up Group Project, £250. CATEGARY AWARDS - Individual Projects • Three prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of £75, £50, f35 in each section (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) in each of the three categories. (In all, 27 prizes). • Special prizes of £20 in Junior, intermediate and Senior sections of the three categories, to the exhibitors whose projects are best presented. ( In all, 9 prizes). 8
INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AWARDS
SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE AER LINGUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS EXHIBITION. AER LINGUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS EXHIBITION COMPUTERISED INFORMATION SYSTEM Location: Main Hall This year, for the first time, entries for the exhibition were processed on the Aer Lingus computer at Dublin Airport. This is the latest function to be performed by the airline's computer, which already provides a comprehensive passenger reservations system, a technical inventory system and is also employed in accounting, cargo, catering and personnel administration. A computerised information system is being provided at the RDS by Cara Data Processing Ltd, using Datapoint computers. This system will provide on-the-spot information on projects entered for the exhibition and will assist the organisers in the administration of the event. Cara Data Processing Ltd. is the largest computer services company in Ireland.
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LAST YEAR'S "YOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR" PROJECT ( KAREN RUDDOCK) AND CURRENT EUROPEAN YOUNG SCIENTIST Location: Main Hall Seventeen-year-old Karen Ruddock, Clonroche, Co. Wexford, a student of Alexandra College, Milltown, Dublin, won the top award in the European Philips Contest for Young Scientists and Inventors, held in Amsterdam in May, 1980. Her prize was ÂŁ1,700, a trophy and one week's holiday. Karen who was elected Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year in January 1980 was nominated by Philips Electrical (Ireland) Limited to take part in the contest. She competed against thirty-five young scientists from fourteen countries and she was one of the youngest contestants in the event.
"SAVING ENERGY SAVES YOU MONEY" Location: Industries Hall The Department of Energy stand stresses the importance of a more rational use of energy in Ireland. The general theme is "saving energy saves you money". Ways of conserving energy in different sectors are highlighted and visitors to the stand are invited to participate in a competition to estimate the saving arising over a three week period from insulating hot water cylinders. The stand also contains models of an electricity generating windmill and an oil rig.
SPACE RESOURCE
IRELAND'S NEWEST
Location: Industries Hall Her project was an investigation of the relationship between the chemical composition of certain Irish lichens and their tolerance to various environments. The fourteen member jury made the following observations on the project. The work is of a high standard. The methods are sophisticated and well applied; the chemical as well as the anatomical and physiological investigations have been carried out carefully and critically. There are some interesting results which might also be valuable in the field of environmental pollution research".
PREVIOUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND THEIR CAREERS TO DATE - AN INFORMATION PANEL.
The National Board for Science & Technology display will demonstrate the practical uses of Space Technology and its relevance to Ireland. Communications, earth observation, weather forecasting and the space/lab project are the main features of the exhibit which will include a fullsized model of the first European Communications Satellite - Orbital Test Satellite (OTS). This exhibit has been organised with the assistance of the European Space Agency which was established in 1976 to promote co-operation between countries, in developing space research and technology.
Location: Main Hall
YOUNG SCIENTIFIC CITIZEN NEWS DESK Location: Main Hall A daily News Sheet will be produced by Aer Lingus and Young Citizen magazine. Exhibitors are asked to bring their news, views, reports on other projects, cartoons and any other items of interest to the News Desk. The News Sheet will be published daily during the exhibition.
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Stand No. Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Malahide Rd. Dublin
10 Jeffrey , Helena Biological Sciences
Bitheolaiocht
Junior Section
Roinn Sh6irsearach
A Buried Seed Bioassay. Stand No.
St. Dominic's College Cabra, Dublin
11 Maguire , Siobhan
1 Butler , Geraldine
Loreto High School Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin
A Study of Whales. Teacher: Ann C. Browne 2 Cunningham , Eoghan E . Belvedere College Gt. Denmark Street, Dublin Testing Pet Foods for Protein Value. Teacher: P. M. O'Hanlon 3 Daly, Suzanne K.
Our Lady's School Terenure, Dublin
Life Before Birth. Teacher: Catherine MacMahon 4 De Courcy, Anna
Muckross Park College Donnybrook, Dublin
Variations in Plankton Content in Dublin Bay. Teacher: Ms. Dani Mitchell 5 Dinan , Niamh C .
Colaiste Muire Ennis, Co. Clare
A Study of Selected Birds. Teacher: Helen Ronayne 6 Goodhue, Heather M.
St. Andrew's College Blackrock, Co. Dublin
A Study of Land Molluscs on the Three Rock Mountain. Teacher: Joan Burke 7 Hanahoe , Kara A .
Rathdown School Glenageary, Co. Dublin
Fungi on Killiney Hill. Teacher H. S. Clifford 8 Hegarty , Orla
Teacher: J. M. Jeffrey
Loreto High School Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin
Cholesterol and Heart Disease. Teacher: Norma Hiney 9 Howell , Tracy
Holy Faith Convent Skerries, Co. Dublin
A Study of Human Symmetry. Teacher: Carmel Coyle 12
Is the Airing of Clothing Necessary? Teacher: Dolores Kelly Presentation Convent Kilkenny
12 Maher , Catherine Asthma.
Teacher: Joan Cashin
13 McLoughlin , Therese M.
St. Dominic's College Cabra, Dublin
A Study of Health Foods. Teacher: Fiona Tynan 14 Mulcahy , William
Vocational School Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
To Invest,gate the Diet of Rabbits. Teacher: Martin McNamara 15 Ni Chribin , Una Soilire.
Scoil Chaitriona Bothar Mhdibi, Baile Atha Cliath Supervisor : Mine Bean Ui Chribin
16 Noonan , Kathleen A.
Presentation Convent Douglas Street, Cork
Sea-Monkeys - A New Form of Life found from Crystals. Teacher: Sr. Mairead Moran 17 Smart, Nuala F .
Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Trees - A Forest and Garden Comparative Study. Teacher: John E. Gormley 18 Stewart, Britta
Holy Faith Convent Killester , Dublin
Habits and Behaviour of Cats. Teacher: Mary C. O'Boyle 19 Walsh , John K.
Ard Scoil Ris Nth Circular Road, Limerick
"A Dental Survey in My School". Teacher: Padraic Dolan 13
Biological Sciences
Bitheolaiocht
Intermediate Section
Roinn Mheanach
Stand No.
Water in Relation to Plants and Animals
Stand No.
20 Arbuthnott , Anne
Rathdown School Glenageary Co, Dublin
Teacher: Michael Norris St. Patrick's High School Dungiven, Co. Derry
30 Halsey, Graham R.
Diatoms of the Dublin Shoreline 1 Teacher: H. S. Clifford
Regeneration of Dock.
St. Louise's College Belfast
21 Boyle , Eileen M .
Teacher: Eamon Mallon 31 Harding , Jesmond M .
Snails and their Parasites Teac h er: S ean M agu i re 22 Browne Francis J .
Greenhills College Walkinstown, Dublin
29 Gilligan, Marc
St. Mark's Community School, Tallaght, Co. Dublin
Winter Feeding Patterns in the Crow Family. Teacher: Ann Harnett
Franciscan College Gormanstown , Co . Meath
32 Herlihy, Neil
Methane Gas - A Source of Energy?
Do Plants Affect Soil Micro-Organisms. Teacher Rev. Donald J. Collins
Teacher: Fr. Declan Timmons 24 Carr, Kathleen
St . Peter ' s College Wexford
Vocational School Cashel, Achill, Co. Mayo
33 Heron, Eileen
St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin
Biomass as a Source of Energy Teacher: Martin McGlynn St. Joseph's College Lucan Co. Dublin
25 Clyne, Eimear
A Study of Pollution in the River Dodder. Teacher: Sylvia Brown 34 Killeen, Alice
Loreto Convent Wexford
A Study of Different Grasses in Relation to Silage. Teacher: LQuise Kirwan
Effects of Light on Plant Life Teacher : Grainne Kelly
35 Maguire , Cliona 26 Cullen, Sara M.
Dominican Convent Wicklow
The Reason for the Decrease of Wild Flowers in Ireland
St. Dominic's College Cabra, Dublin
"Are Calorie Charts Correct?" Teacher: Kathleen Walsh 36 McCarthy , Eileen
Teacher: Pamela Beacom
Mercy Convent Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Bark Epiflora. 27 Dowling, Eugene
St Mary's College Mountmellick, Co. Laois
Teacher: Sheila Gilbert 37 McCormick, Orla M .
A Study of Dogwhelk Adaptations Teacher : Kathleen Dowling 27 Galvin, Erina
Vocational School Killorglin , Co. Kerry
A Study of the Caterpillar and the Ichnumen Fly Teacher: George Dennis 14
Alexandra College Milltown, Dublin
Sight in Relation to Balance. Teacher: Joan McCollum 38 Mcllvenny , Nicola M .
St. Louise's College Belfast
Control of Fertiliser Levels in Plant Growth. Teacher: Sean Maguire 15
Stand No. Convent of Mercy Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
39 Morrissey , Mairead
Stand No. St. Peter's College Wexford
50 Turner, David J.
Rheumatic Heart Disease. Teacher: Sr. Angela Greenhills College Walkinstown, Dublin
40 Mullen , John
A Detailed Study of Life in an Ant Colony. Teacher: Michael O'Dea 42 O'Donnell, Anthony
Effects of Coloured Lights on Plants. Rev Donald J. Collins St. Joseph's College Ballinasloe , Co. Galway
51 Walsh, Niall R.
Incidence of Toxocara Canis Excretion by Irish Dogs. Teacher: Rev. C. O'Byrne
O'Connell School Nth. Richmond Street, Dublin
What Can The Body Stand Up To? Teacher: Anthony F. Murphy
Bitheolaiocht
Biological Sciences
43 O. Floinn, Martin
Colaiste EOin Baile An Bothar Atha Cliath
An Baint atA ag Uisce le Scrathach an Phrata. Teacher: Conchobhar Mac Eil 44 O'Gorman, Peadar
Vocational School Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick
Response of Earthworms to Chemical Stimulation. Teacher: Liam Lenihan 45 O'Regan Noel D .
Vocational School Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
How Safe are our Daily Beverages? Teacher: Marian Madigan 46 O'Toole, Yvonne
Holy Faith Convent Killester, Dublin
A Study of Woodworm. Teacher: Deirdre Sexton 47 Quinlan , Rachael C .
Presentation Convent Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Roinn Shinsearach
Senior Section 52 Broderick, Patrick A .
Vocational School Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
To Investigate Antibiotic Residues in Some Foods. Teacher: Cornelius Murphy 53 Buckley, Neil J.
Coldlste an Spioraid Naoimh Bishopstown, Cork
An Explanation of Status Changes in Two Thrush Species. Teacher: Patrick A. Meehan Muckross Park College Donnybrook, Dublin
54 Conlan , Catherine M.
A Study of Physical, Anatomical and Biochemical Aspects of the Spider and his Web Making Processes. Teacher: Sr M. Francis Abbey CBS Tipperary Town
55 Corby, John P. A Study of the Rat.
A Study of Grass Growth.
Teacher: Br J. A. Kearns
T eacher: Paula Hughes 48 Robbins , Lorraine
Vocational School Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Dyes From Natural Sources Teacher: Marian Kingston 49 Robinson , James B.
St. Columba's College Rathfarnham, Dublin
Factors Influencing the Distribution of Various Plants Teacher: Peter J. Jackson 16
Vocational School Borris , Co. Carlow
56 Crowe, Mary
A Detailed Study of an Ant Colony. Teacher: Declan Finlayson Vocational School Dunmore, Co. Galway
57 Culkeen, William
Bees and Their Behaviour.
Teacher: Seamas Hynes 17
Stand No.
Stand No.
58 Hennigan , Cora
Convent of Mercy Roscommon
Hair Care. Teacher: Mary Flanagan 59 Kelly. Aileen E . Loreto Convent Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone Snail Movement - Related to Physical Factors? Teacher: Marian Teague 60 McCann, John
Rathmore Grammar School Finaghy, Belfast
Have You Got the Perfect Body? Teacher: Mary McAleer 61 McDonnell , Stephen P.
Marian College Ballsbridge , Dublin
What Attracts Bees to Flowers? Teacher: Louis Magee 62 Noonan, Paula
Marist Secondary School Crumlin, Dublin
In Pursuit of the Common Cold. Teacher: Pauline Cudmore 64 Quinn, Clare E .
Our Lady's Secondary School Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
A Pollution Study of Lough Muckno. Teacher: Mary Kelly-Quinn Group Projects
Comhthionscnaiimh Grupail
Intermediate Section Stand No.
Roinn Mheanach
Group Leader
65 Audley, Damian
CBS, Thurles Co. Tipperary
To Find Alternatives to the Common Beverages. Teacher: Anthony Condron 66 Barry, Niall
De La Salle College Waterford
Noise Pollution. Teacher: Brendan Drohan 67 Bench , Caroline
Ceard Scoil Cobh, Cork
Equal Education - Fact or Fiction? Teacher : Padraig 0 Loingsigh 18
Holy Faith Convent, Killester Dublin
68 Berry , Deirdre
Effect of Disco Music on the Hearing. Teacher: Deirdre Sexton Dun Lughaidh Convent Dundalk, Co. Louth
69 Boland , Attracta
Is a Health Education Programme Necessary? Teacher: Anna Power Rathdown School Glenageary, Co. Dublin
70 Brennan, Grace
To Investigate the Mosses of the School Area. Teacher: Kathleen Kelly Loreto Convent Wexford
71 Butler , Patricia Water Pollution in Wexford Town.
Teacher: Mary Storey Ursuline Convent Waterford
72 Byrne, Paula Radiation Can Kill.
Teacher: Rita McDonagh Mercy Convent, Trim, Co. Meath
73 Corrigan, Anne
Detergents - Examination and Perfection. Teacher: Sr. Michael Healy Greenhills College, Walkinstown, Dublin
74 Daly, Ray
"Nuclear Power ... Yes Please". Teacher: Michael Norris Loreto Convent Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
75 Dawson, Ann Stress in Our Lives.
Teacher: Anne-Marie Kiely De La Salle College Waterford
76 Dawson, John
The New Airport and its Effects on Waterford City. Teacher: Kevin O ' Keeffe 77 De H6ir , Cian
Colaiste Eoin BOthar Stigh Lorgan , Atha Cliath
Fadhbanna Lar na Cathrach. Teacher: Conchobhar Mac Eil 19
Group Projects
Stand No.
78 Dempsey , Helen
Holy Faith Convent Killester, Dublin
Intermediate Section contd. Stand No.
CBC, Patrick's Place Cork
89 Hayes, Gregory
Bluebottles are Harmful. Teacher: Deirdre Sexton 79 Diviney, Pauline
St. Joseph's Mercy Convent Gort, Co. Galway
The Decomposition of Paper in Various Environments. Teacher: Anne Keane
Relatively Simple Relativity Teacher: Greg Ahern Vocational School Balbriggan , Co Dublin
90 Healy, Catherine "Milk's The One"
80 Doherty, Ellen
Teacher: Joan Dooley
Muckross Park College Donnybrook, Dublin 91 Hegarty, Noirin
Our Solar System.
Loreto High School Beaufort , Rathfarnham , Dublin
Teacher: Dani Mitchell 81 Doran, Gemma
Loreto Abbey Gorey, Co. Wexford
Baldness ' The Middle Age Curse. Teacher: Ann C. Browne Mercy Convent Roscommon
92 Hannigan, Martha
Riches on the Rocks. Teacher : Marie Travers
A Study of Tooth Decay 82 Dunne, Deirdre
St. Mary ' s Secondary School Mallow , Co. Cork 93 Hogan , James
Water Pollution.
Teacher: Mary Flanagan Vocational School, Arklow Co. Wicklow
Teacher: M. Corcoran How Safe is Our Water?
83 Farrell , Michael
Teacher : Pat Ui Chleirigh
Vocational School Tullamore , Co. Offaly
Thornhill College Culmore Road, Derry
94 Keaveny , Maeve Traffic Survey of Tullamore. Teacher : Marian Kingston 84 Hill, Laurence
Vocational School Dundrum, Dublin
An Alternative Form of Periodic Table. Teacher: Xavier Kelly 86 Gibbons , Brenda
Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Flying Seeds and Fruits.
The Average 15 Year-Old in Our School. Teacher: Declan McCay
Study of Pollution in the Delvin River. Teacher: Fr. Declan Timmons 96 Kilcooley , Mary
Teacher: Anna Cummings 87 Gilligan , Patrick
Franciscan College Gormanston, Co. Meath
A Study of Methods of De-Polluting Water. Teacher: Fr. Declan Timmons 88 Hayden , Linda
Marist Secondary School Crumlin, Dublin
Franciscan College Gormanston, Co. Meath
95 Kelly, Fiachra
St. Joseph's Mercy Convent Gort, Co. Galway
The Effect of Tea, Coffee and Coke on the Pyschomotor system Teacher A. Keane 97 Lennon, Marie
St. Joseph's College Newlrownforbes, Co. Longford
A Study of Drinking Patterns in a Confined Area. Teacher: Sr. Emmanuel
' If You Can Read This' Thank Your Teacher'. Teacher: Pauline Cudmore 21 20
Stand No.
98 Lynch, John
Colaiste Chriost Ri Capwell Road, Cork
Group Projects Intermediate Section contd.
A Study of Fauna in an Industrially Developing Area. Teacher: Risteard de Breit 99 McCarron , Ailish
Community School Cardonagh, Co. Donegal
Weather Forecasting. Teacher Michael McGinley 101 McDermott , Desmond Meteor Section c/o Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin
Stand No.
Loreto Convent Wexford
109 Murphy, Grainne
Water Injection into the Inlet Manifold of a Petrol Engine. Teacher: Louise Murphy Holy Faith Convent Killester , Dublin
110 O'Connell, Mary Plant Propagation.
A Study of Meteoritics.
Teacher: Anne Seagrave
Teacher: Niall Smith 102 McGrath , Brendan J . Christian Brothers Grammar School, Green Park, Armagh The Decay of Stonework. Teacher: Seamus O'Brien 103 McGuinness , Orla
Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
An Investigation of Aluminium. Teacher: Tony Treacy 104 McKenna , Lucille
Our Lady's School Terenure, Dublin
Body language.
Loreto Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone
113 O'Neill, Ciara
The Influence of Advertising. Teacher: Pauline McTeague Vocational School Borris , Co. Carlow
114 Reynolds, Fiona The Skin. 115 Ryan, Rita
Teacher: Declan Finlayson St. Joseph's Convent of Mercy Doon, Co. Limerick
A Study of the Heart.
Teacher: Mary Condon
Teacher: Eileen McLoughlin 105 Monaghan , Aidan
Vocational School Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Ballyshannon's Tourist Potential. Teacher: Ray McGough 106 Moore , Mairead
St. Joseph's Secondary School Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
Loreto Convent
116 Sherwood Dorothy
Wexford
Sex Education for Young People. Teacher: Louise Murphy Belcamp College Malahide Road, Dublin
117 Stowe, John
Communications.
Alcoholism and Youth.
Teacher: T. Scannell
Teacher: Matthew Page 107 Mullane, Catriona
St. Joseph's Mercy Convent Doon, Co. Limerick
Natural Remedies. Teacher Mary P. Condon 108 Mulqueen , Susanne
Mercy Convent Tuarn, Co. Galway
Potential Energy from Waterpower in a Country Area. Teacher: Matt Flesk 22
Marist Secondary School Crumlin, Dublin
118 Tapley, Helga
The Hazardous First year of Life. Teacher: Pauline Cudmore Vocational School Dunmore, Co. Galway
119 Whyte, Tommy The Education System.
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Teacher: Seamas Hynes
Stand No.
120 Williams, Martin
Friend's Grammar School Lisburn , Co. Antrim
Intermediate Section contd.
Coolin g Tea and Coffee . Teacher: J. Boyd 121 Barron , Michelle
St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin
An Intensive Study of Playschools. Teacher: E. N. Jones 122 Beveridge , Barry
Group Projects
O ' Connell School North Richmond St., Dublin
Stand No.
130 Cuddihy, James
Community School Cardonagh, Co. Donegal
Liquid Hydrogen.
The Fuel of the Future. Michael McGinley Sandymount High School Ballsbridge, Dublin
132 D'Costa , Elvy Pyramid Power
A Monorail for Dublin.
Teacher: Helena Cathcart
Teacher: A. Murphy 123 Bhandari , Vandana
Omagh Academy Co. Tyrone
Belcamp College Malahide Rd., Dublin
134 Doyle , Philip Car of the Future.
Guppy Behaviour.
Teacher: T. Scannell
Teacher. R. J. Whybray 124 Brady , Pat
Presentation College Bray , Co Wicklow
Paper Mache for Heating and Insulation. Teacher: Aidan T. Murphy 125 Brenner, Maeve
Ursuline Convent Waterford
135 Duffy , Susan
Clondalkin Astronomical Society Dublin
Extra-Terrestrial Life in the Cosmos? Supervisor: Vera Duffy St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
136 Dunphy, Anne
Ashes Used as a Fertilizer. Teacher: Mary O'Riordan
Food Preservation. Teacher: Dympna Dreyer 126 Callanan, Sharon
Community School Tullow, Co. Carlow
Nitrogen In All Its Forms. Teacher: Christopher McQuinn 127 Cassidy , Stephen
Presentation uollege Bray, Co. Wicklow
The Differences Between People. Teacher: Aidan T. Murphy 128 Cody, Caroline
St. Brigid 's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin and Ballyfin College Portlaoise, Co. Laois
137 Durkan , Maeve and Walsh , Niall
Genetics Through Evolution
Pobal Scoil losa Malahide, Co. Dublin
138 Egan, Dearbhla Ion Exchange in Soil.
Teacher: Jennifer Simmons Loreto Convent Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
139 Fleming, Barbara
The Age of Atomic Peril. Teacher: Mary O'Riordan 129 Collier , Deirdre
Pobal Scoil losa Malahide , Co. Dublin
Teacher: Sylvia Brown
A Study of Industrial Dumping on a Rural Area Ahenny. Teacher: Anne Marie Kiely Maryfield College Drumcondra, Dublin
140 Gallagher, Anne Dandelion Wine. Teacher: Jennifer Simmons 24
The Natural Reaction of Woodlice to Environmental Changes. Teacher : Margaret McNamara 25
Stand No.
141 Gearty, Margaret
Our Lady's Bower Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Group Projects Intermediate Section contd.
To Design an Aid for the Blind. Teacher: Michael Brennan 142 Gibney, Johanna
Loreto College Crumlin Road, Dublin
The Pollution of Lough Sheelin. Teacher: Anne McSherry 143 Gleason , Sandra
Loreto High School Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin
Swimming Pools. Teacher: Anne Browne 144 Hanson , Jackie
Dominican Convent Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Theory and Models for Study of Perceptual Bistability. Teacher: P. McCumiskey 145 Hoctor, Elizabeth
Convent of Mercy Tullamore, Co. Offaly
"Our Food and Bodies Are Made Up of Water". Teacher: Josephine Garry 146 Hurley, John
Belvedere College Gt. Denmark Street, Dublin
An Investigation Into Efficient Plant Growth. Teacher: P. M. O'Hanlon 147 Hynes, Jacqueline
Thornhill College Culmore Road, Derry
Colour and Duration of After Images in the Eye. Teacher: Declan McCay 148 Kelly, Denise
Our Lady's School Terenure, Dublin
The Existence of Electrotropism. Teacher: Eileen McLoughlin 150 Knox, Deirdre
Ursuline Convent Waterford
Cutting Hedges, Extending Farms. Teacher: Mary Hackett 151 Lacey, Brendan
St. Mary's Grammar School Belfast
Pollution in West Belfast. Teacher: Liam McAle :se
Stand No.
Franciscan College Gormanston, Co. Meath
152 Lacey, William
Conservation of Heat in the Home. Teacher: Fr. Declan Timmons St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry
153 Lagan , Anne Marie
Earthworms and Soil Fertility. Teacher: John Clayton Presentation Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
154 Law, Jean
What can we Learn from Ants? Teacher : Denis Forde St. Louis High School Rathmines , Dublin
155 Lonergan , Orla The Formation of Clouds.
Teacher: Sylvia Brown St. Brigid 's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
156 Lyons, Ann Recycling Waste
Teacher : Mary O'Riordan Patrician College Finglas West, Dublin
157 Lyons, Danny
The Effect of Pollution on our Land. Teacher: Joseph J. Cooke St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry
158 McAtamney, Dominic
Chromatography and Dyes. Teacher: John G. Clayton 159 McBrien, Joan
St. Aidan's High School Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Analytical Study of Limestone Deposits in SW ,. Fermanagh. Teacher: James V Cassidy 160 McCloskey , Bernard Christian Brothers Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone To Investigate the Shape of Travel `,o Come. Teacher: Br. J. E. O'Shea
26 27
Stand No.
161 McElhinney , Moira
St. Patrick ' s High School Maghera, Co. Derry
Group Projects Intermediate Section contd.
A Study of Rocks, Soil, Flora and Fauna in a Quarry. Teacher: John Clayton 162 McGrath , Paul
Stand No. 172 O'Connor , Margaret
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Various Species of Moths and Butterflies. Teacher: Sunniva Hanley
Conservation of Energy in the Home. Teacher Br. J. E. O'Shea 163 McKee , James
Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Road, Dublin
173 O'Donnell , Audrey
St. Patrick's High School Maghera , Co. Derry
Holy Faith Convent Clontarf, Dublin
A Study of Chromatography. Teacher: Valerie Johnston
A Comparative Study of Pollution at Two Sites on a River. Teacher: John G. Clayton
174 O'Halloran , David 164 McMenamin, Orla
O'Connell School Nth. Richmond St., Dublin
Loreto Convent Wexford
Installation and Operation of CB Radio. Teacher. Anthony Murphy
Uranium or People? T eacher: L ou i se M urphy
166 Murphy , Cliona
175 0 Laoire , Roibeard
Effects of Various Quantities of Cot on Plants. Teacher Fr. Declan Timmons
The Importance of Dietary Fibre. Teacher: Norma Hiney
176 O'Mahoney , Gerard
167 Murphy, Conor
CBC Patrick's Place Cork
Blackrock College Co . Dublin
From Source to Sea ... Decline of the Lee. Teacher: Greg Ahern
Solar Energy - Is it a Viable Energy Option. Teacher: John Waldron 168 Neilan , Rita
St . Joseph's Mercy Convent Gort, Co. Galway
Sulphur and the Soil . Teacher: Mary Cunningham 169 d Bearra , Eamonn
Franciscan College Gormanston, Co. Meath
Loreto High School Beaufort , Rathfarnham, Dublin
CoIJiste Chroi Mhuire An Spideal, Co. na Gaillimhe
An comhphobal, Eorpach-Chomhdheanamh Deimeagrafach 1980-2000. Teacher: Sr. Regina De Burca 170 O'Connell, Michael
Vocational School Cobh, Co. Cork
Design and Operation of a Robot. Teacher: T. Hughes 171 O'Connor , Dora
Vocational School Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
"Do Plants Need Rest"? Teacher: Sean Kennedy 28
177 Patterson . Mark
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Franciscan College Gormanstown, Co. Meath
Is the Electric Lightbulb Economical? Teacher: Fr. Declan Timmons 178 Purcell , Philip
Belvedere College Gt. Denmark Street, Dublin
Why does the Belljar Experiment Fail? Teacher: Michael Grehan 179 Roche, Sarina I
Loreto College Wexford
Poverty ... The Great Handicap. Teacher: Sr. Christine 180 Rodgers , Stephen
Dunmurry High School Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Effect of Flourescent Light on Concentration. Teacher: J. S. Boyland 29
Stand No. Stand No.
St. Munchin's College Corbally, Limerick
191 Kelly Paul M.
181 Ryan, Joan
St. Brigid 's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Red Tide. Teacher: Mary O' Riordan St. Brigid 's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
183 Tobin, Stasia A Detailed Study of Soil.
Construction and Use of a Chemical Saw. Fr. Leslie McNamara St. John's College Ballyfermot, Dublin
192 Kilty, Kevin
Is Life On Earth Unique? Teacher: Eamonn Murphy
Teacher: Mary O' Riordan St . Mary's CBS Mullingar , Co. Westmeath
193 Mac Donald , Ivan Oatlands College Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin
184 Ward, Barry
A Study of Kirlian Photography. Teacher: Colm Rush Mathematical , Physical
Eolaiocht
and Applied Sciences
Energy Saving as Applied to Cooking Potatoes. Teacher: Richard O'Donoghue Loreto College 194 McDonald , Eimear M. St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
Mhatamaiticiuil , Fhisic agus Theidhmeach
Junior Section
The Physics of Music. Teacher: Katherine Mulroy
Roinn Sh6isearch
CBS Enniscorthy Co. Wexford
Our Lady's College 195 Mulroy, Fidelma A . Greenhills, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Renewable Energy Sources. Teacher: Kathleen D. Gartland
Simplifying Astronomy Using A Calculator. Teacher: Frances O'Regan
185 Byrne, Thomas A.
St. Peters College Wexford
186 Cadogan , David
Domestic Heat Pumps. Teacher: Rev. Donald J. Collins 187 Donovan , John M.
Gunnersbury Secondary School, Brentford , Middlesex
Sources of Electricity from Water. Teacher: Rosaline Barrett St Louise's College Belfast,
188 Etherson , Donna M.
Can we Believe Our Chemistry Textbooks? Teacher: Gerry Garvey St. Vincent's CBS Glasnevin, Dublin
189 Gibney , Desmond G .
An Investigation of the Bermuda Triangle. Teacher: Marie Hogan Colaiste Eoin 197 O Dubhthaigh , R6n6n F . Baile An Bhothair, Atha Cliath An Maighnead Beo. Teacher: Conchobhar Mac Eil 198 O'Loughlin Kennedy , Paul
Friend's Grammar School Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Teacher: Peter Gibney Community School Falcarragh , Co. Donegal
190 Grady , Declan
A Scientific Approach to Building Sandcastles. Teacher: J. Boyd.
Electronic Control. Teacher: Lawrence Smyth 31 30
St. Michael's College Ballsbridge, Dublin
Construction of a Simple Sphygmomanometer. Teacher: Anne Lynch 199 Pratt , Karen
A Car of the Future.
Ard Scoil Ris, North Circular Road, Limerick
196 O'Brien , Christopher J.
Stand No.
Eolaiocht
Mathematical , Physical
Mhatamaiticiuil , Fhisic
and Applied Sciences
agusTheidhmeach Roinn Mheanach
Intermediate Section Stand No.
Uses of Triacs in Controlling Electrical Appliances. Teacher Patrick Grace Moyle Park College Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
212 Mahon , Patrick J. Mercy Convent Clonakilty, Co. Cork
200 Barry-Murphy, Orla
Cooling Curves of Liquids. Teacher: Sr. Margaret Mary Ursuline Convent Waterford
201 Brenner , Eithne R.
A Possible Improvement in the Recycling of Sump Oils. Teacher Mary Hackett St . Munchin's College Corbally, Limerick
202 Cagney , Francis
Interface for Computer Temperature Controlled Baths. Teacher: Fr Leslie McNamara 204 Crean, Dermot A .
CBC Patrick's Place Cork
Which Paint is Top of the Pots? Teacher: Greg Ahern 206 Fitzgerald , Anne
St. Finian's College Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
211 Lawrence , Frank
Our Lady's Bower School Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Progress in Space Science. Teacher: Niall Smith Vocational School Mallow , Co. Cork
213 McAree , Martin
Parabolic Solar Reflector for Water Heating. Teachers: Frederick Alcock and James McCarthy St. Mary's High School Limavady, Co. Derry
214 McGonagle , Eamonn
Drop Formation in a Flowing Liquid. Teacher: Brian McKenna St. Columba's High 215 McGovern , Michael W . School, Portaferry, Co. Down The Causes, Effects and Prevention of Corrosion. Teacher: Patrick M. Hanna Presentation Convent Kilkenny
216 Minogue , Patricia
Is there a Pollution Problem in the river Nore? Teacher. Joan Cashin St. Peter's College Wexford
217 Moore , Garrett F . How to Cross a River. Teacher Michael Brennan 207 Geoghegan, Francis F.
Colaiste Eoin Finglas West, Dublin
The Ideal House of the Future. Teacher: Eamon Gaffney 209 Grady, Marion
Community School Falcarragh , Co. Donegal
Discos and Hearing Teacher. Rev. Donald J. Collins 218 Neeson , Gary E .
Christian Brother's Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
The Effects of Temperature Increase on a Single Atom. Teacher: Thomas Ti money Dominican College 219 Ni hAodha , Mairin C . Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Induction. Teacher: Lawrence Smyth
Crystal Growing. Teacher: S. O'Reilly
210 Ingle, Brian
Sandymount High School Ballsbridge, Dublin
The Quadrant Electrometer. Teacher: Damien Bourke 32
Colaiste Eanna, Ballyroan, Dublin
220 Nolan , Kevin
Jupiter King of the Solar System. Teacher: R. A. Geoghegan 33
Stand No.
Stand No.
St. Patrick's High School Downpatrick, Co. Down
221 O'Boyle , Malachy G .
The Development of Radio Receivers. Teacher: Eamon P. Kane Sandymount High School Ballsbridge, Dublin
222 O' Farrell , Michael J .
To Reduce the Aero - Dynamic Drag on Articulated Trucks. Teacher: Helena Cathcart
St. Mary's Convent Mountmellick, Co. Laois
230 Dowling , Anne
Corrosion Attack and Defence on Metals. Teacher: Kathleen Dowling Community School Falcarragh, Co. Donegal
231 Green, Kevin
The Place of Wind Power in the Energy Crisis Teacher: Laurence Smyth Vocational School North Strand Rd., Dublin
232 Kelly, Justin Mercy Convent Clonakilty, Co. Cork
223 O' Keefe, Geraldine
Microprocessors Explained - A New Approach. Teacher: Desmond Daly
Alcohol from Grass. Teacher: Sr. Margaret Mary
233 Liston , Francis J. 224 O' Sullivan , Thomas J.
Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry
Distribution of Nova and Supernovae in the Night Sky. Teacher: Maurice Sexton 226 Sheehy, Damian J .
Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry
Solar Aircraft. Teacher: Maurice Sexton
Vocational School Abbeyfeale , Co. Limerick
Is Water The Answer To Our Energy Needs? Teacher : Marian Madigan 234 O' Loan, Collette
Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down
Wind Power - A Feasible alternative. Teacher: D. P. O'Rawe 235 Ryan , Dominic C .
Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry
A Solar-Wine Energy Generator. Teacher: Maurice Sexton Mathematical , Physical
Eolaiocht
and Applied Sciences
Mhatamaiticiuil , Fhisic
Colaiste Choilm CBS Swords, Co. Dublin
236 Smith , Paul C .
agusTheidhmeach Senior Section
Roinn Shinsearach
227 Boyle, Maurice
Community School Falcarragh , Co. Donegal
Energy Conversion in an Internal Engine. Teacher: Lawrence Smyth 228 Carr, Michael
Community School Falcarragh, Co. Donegal
Taking the Abstract out of Mathematics. Teacher: Lawrence Smyth 229 Devlin, Kathleen
Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down
Survival in Space. Teacher: D. P. O'Rawe 34
The Synthesis of 4, 4-Dibromodiphenyltribromoethane. Teacher: Joseph Chester 237 Stone , John P .
O'ConnelSchool Nth. Richmond St., Dublin
To Design & Build An Unpickable Lock. Teacher: Patrick Longman 238 Sweeney, Michael
Community School Falcarragh, Co. Donegal
Power From The Waves. Teacher: Lawrence Smyth 239 Walsh , Eamon G .
Colaiste Choilm CBS, Swords, Co. Dublin
An Atomic Theory Project for a Pocket Calculator. Teacher: Joseph Chester 35
FEnvironmental and
Eolaiocht na
Stand No.
Social Sciences
Timpeallachta
250 Nf ShuilleabhSin , Leonora
Coleiste losagain
Br Stigh Lorgbn, Atha Cliath
Socheolaiocht Daille agus Radharc.
Junior Section
Roinn Shoisearach
Stand No.
240 Diamond, Eavan
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
A Comparative Study of Beaches. Teacher: Yvonne Curry Loreto Convent Foxrock , Dublin
241 Donegan , Sheila B.
Plants - Their Use In Medicine. Teacher: Yvonne Curry
Teacher: Phil Nf Bheaglaoich 251 O'Brien , Laurence
Accuracy of Ordnance Survey Mapping. Teacher: James M. Murphy 252 Ringwood , David C.
C.B.S. Glengormley N ew t owna bb ey, C o. A ntr i m
Violence - Something We Have To Accept? T eacher: Br. Michael J. Curran St. Dominic's College C a b ra, D u bli n
Is The Lifestyle Of An Alcoholic Related To His Disease? Teacher: Kathleen Walsh
Vocational School Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
An Investigation i nto S ystems o f L an d D ra i nag e . Teacher: James Kelleher 254 Smyth, William P .
244 Hennessy , Deirdre M.
CBS Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
How can we cope with Petrol Shortages? Teacher: Kathleen Gartland 253 Scully, Gerard
243 Haighton , Robert J .
CBS Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
CBS Gl engo rmle y Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
Can Our Roads Be Made S a f er ? Teacher: Br. Michael J. Curran St. Dominic's College Cabra, Dublin
255 Ward, Monica M. 245 Hughes , Damien
St. Mel's College L ong f or d
A Survey Of A Local Bog. Teacher: Fr. Seamas O'Bland 246 MacGinley , Dairine
Loreto College
St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
Smoking Among T een a g ers . Teacher: Kathleen Walsh Environmental and
Eolaiocht na
Social Sciences
Timpeallachta
Itinerants - Are We Doing Enough For Them? Teacher: Jean Burke
Socheolaiocht Intermediate Section
247 Moran , Deirdre
St. Dominic's College Cabra, Dublin
Roinn Mheanach
Waterpark College Waterford
256 Baxter, Douglas
Drug Abuse. Teacher: Kathleen Walsh 248 Ni Peaircfn , CI3r M .
Holy Faith Convent Skerries, Dublin
A Study of Crossword Systems. Teacher: Carmel Coyle 249 Nic Sheain, Nuala
Colaiste losagen Br•Stigh Lorgen, Atha Cliath
Imirce Eigeantacht 0 Ceantair Airithe I Mbealfeirste 1969-1979. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich 36
A Study of the River Suir. Teacher: J. Galvin CBS Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
257 Binions , Leslie, J.
Living and Non-Living Environment. Teacher: James M. Murphy Christian Brothers Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone
258 Bogues, James
Nuclear Power in Ireland. Teacher: Mary McGuinness 37
Stand No.
259 Bourke , Therese
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
Food - A Detailed Study.
Stand No. 269 O 'Dwyer, Sheila
Vocational School Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick Social Opportunities for Teenagers. Teacher: Risteard De Barra
Teacher: Eileen Quinn 260 Byrne, Grace
Presentation Convent Kilkenny
270 O' Neill, Eugene Newpark Comprehensive School Blackrock, Co. Dublin Cycle Routes. Teacher :{iavid Bourke
Drugs - Their Uses and Abuses. Teacher: Joan Cashin 261 Cunningham , Helen Educational Countries.
Ursuline Convent Waterford
271 Parkinson , Anne F . Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
Standards over Five European
Shannon - Industrial and Social Centre of the Future. Teacher: Mary Hackett
Supervisor: E. P. Cunningham Immacuiate Heart Secondary School Ballyphehane, Cork Earthquakes - Can We Stop Them? Teacher: Ena Crowley
262 Daly, Geraldine M.
263 Hegarty , Anne M.
Our Lady's Bower Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Can Injury and Death from Road Accidents be Reduced. Teacher: Richard Coughlan
CBS Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
273 Sinnott , Thomas Cairn Lead Mine
Teacher: James M. Murphy
Sandymount High School Ballsbridge , Dublin
Investigations into Memory Recall. Teacher: Helena Cathcart 265 McCourt , Jeremy J .
Glue-Sniffing - A Growing Problem in Wexford. Teacher: Louise Murphy
274 Smart, Eoin P .
264 Keating , Sarah
Loreto Convent Wexford
272 Ryan . Angela
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh , Co. Tyrone
Are Musicians Physically and Mentally Superior? Teacher: Mary McGuinness Holy Faith Convent Killester , Dublin
275 Stewart, Fidelma CBS Glengormley Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
Comparisons between Belfast and Dublin. Teacher: Br. Michael J. Curran 266 Ni Mhaidin , Sinead M. Colaiste losagain Br Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath Tithiocht Bhaile Atha Cliath. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich 267 Ni Roithleain , Proinnsias Colaiste losagain Br Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath Bais Cliabhain Teacher Phil Ni Bheaglaoich 268 Nugent, Laurence
CBS Grammar School Greenpark, Armagh
School Children and the Media. Teacher: Mary C. O'Boyle Colaiste Choilm Swords, Co. Dublin
276 Walsh , Eoin F.
Investigating ESP Using a Computer. Teacher : T. Geraghty 277 Walshe, Michael
Vocational School Newcastlewest , Co. Limerick
Life Styles and Social Patterns V Occupation and Income Teacher: Martin McNamara
Development of Tassagh in Relation to Dairy Expansion. Teacher: M. McCabe 8
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Stand No. Environmental and
Eolaiocht na Timpeal-
Social Sciences
Iachta Socheolaiocht
Senior Section
Roinn Shinsearach
286 Connery , Gary
Friends ' Grammar School Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Detection and Removal of Water from Petrol. Teacher: J. Boyd
Stand No.
Ursuline Convent Waterford
278 Beamish, Caroline R.
Urban Renewal in Waterford City. Teacher: Niamh Crowley St. Mary's College Mountmellick, Co. Laois
279 Dowling, Paula
A Study of Grike Orientation. Teacher: Kathleen Dowling St. Finbarr 's College Farranferris, Cork
280 Kiely , Charles N.
A Study of the Proposed Toxic Wastedump at Nohoval. Teacher: Timothy Horgan St. Mary's High School Limavady, Co. Derry
281 Lee , Tony
Farming ... Income and Taxation. Teacher. Seamas Hynes
Colaiste losagain Br Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath
Presentation Convent Listowel, Co. Kerry
288 Favier , Louise A Study of the Eye.
Teacher: Sr. Angela Ursuline Convent Waterford
289 French, Martina Animal Behaviour.
Teacher: Rita MacDonagh Mean Scoil Muire Listowel, Co. Kerry
290 Kennelly , Michele The Nucleus of the Atom.
Hedge Dating in the Limavady Area. Teacher: Brian McKenna 282 6 Lochlainn , Niamh
Vocational School Dunmore, Co. Galway
287 Egan, Terry
291 McCallion , Mairead
Teacher: Sr. Angela
Loreto Convent Grammar School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
The Ideal Greenhouse Sean Rath Eanaigh go Pardiste an Lae lnniu. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich St. Columb's College Buncrana Road, Derry
283 Price, Stephen C .
How Physical Conditions Affect Alpine Vegetation. Teacher:Aidan Ryder St. Columb's College Buncrana Road, Derry
284 Ramsay , James C .
A Study of the Pattern of Erosion on a Sandbeach. Teacher:Aidan Ryder
Teacher: John E.. Gormley 292 McGuill , Daire
St . Mary ' s College Dundalk , Co. Louth
Argument against the Planar Plane. Teacher: Gerard Hearty 293 Reynolds , Sean
Vocational School Borris , Co. Carlow
Animal and Plant Hormones. Teacher: Declan Finlayson 294 Brown, Carol
St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin
Cbmhthionscnaimh
Group Projects
Grupai Roinn Shinsearach
Senior Section
285 Comer , Margaret
Vocational School Dunmore, Co. Galway
A Study of Nutritional Value of Food. Teacher: Sr. Brid O'Dea CBS Dundalk Co. Louth
Teacher : Brendan Lacey
Food and Diseases. Teacher: Seamas Hynes 40
Stand No.
296 Coogan, Una
Holy Faith Convent Clontarf, Dublin
Stand No 306 McGee , Kevin
O'Connell School Nth. Richmond Street, Dublin
The Perfect Antenna.
A Study of Human Genetics.
Teacher: Anthony Murphy Teacher: C. Tattersall
297 Crispie, Mary
St. Mary's School Tralee, Co. Kerry
Will the End of Forests be the End of Man? Teacher: Siobhan O'Riordan 298 Devaney , Nicholas
Community School Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
To Extend the Uses of the Colpitts Oscillator. Teacher: Terry Coleman 299 Dolan , Kieran
Vocational School Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Bogland ... The Unharnessed Potential. Teacher: Eugene McCarthy 300 Fulton, Mary
St. Joseph's High School Coleraine, Derry
The Variation in Plants and Animals. Teacher: Maurice J. McHenry 301 Glynn, Graham
St. Benildus College Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Plankton Growth in Relation to Environmental Conditions. Teacher: Bernard O 'Reilly 302 Higgins , Joseph
St. Patrick's Boys Academy Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
Light Pollution. Teachers : Martin Campbell and Brian Herron 303 Larkin, Rose - Mary
St. Dominic's High School Falls Road, Belfast
To Design a House suitable for Irish Climate. Teacher: J. McLaughlin 304 McCarthy, Patrick
St. Mary's College Rathmines, Dublin
Passive Solar Heating. Teacher . Terence J. Newell 305 McCormac , John W .
Waterpark College Waterford
To Construct and test a Robot. Teacher: Bro. Patrick Gravin 42
Vocational School Tralee, Co. Kerry
307 McGillycuddy, Tom
Hovercraft - Fundamental Design & Construction. Teacher: Maurice Sexton 308 McKibben , Brid
Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch, Co. Down
Recycling Waste. Teacher: D. P. O'Rawe 309 Moore, Honoria
St. Paul's Secondary School Greenhills, Dublin
Aspects of Saw Fly Study. Teacher: Sr. Elizabeth Walsh 310 Morton , Karl
St . Vincent's College Castleknock, Co. Dublin
Pigmentation - Its Composition and Function. Teacher: Paul Harmey 311 Murphy, Paula & Dalton, Catherine
Vocational School and Presentation Convent Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
The Mink in Ireland (Mustela Vision). Teachers: Gerard Cagney, Taghg O'Shea Colaiste losagain 312 Ni Mhaolfhabadil Aisling Bothar Stigh Lorgain, Atha Cliath ^abhloid Phortaigh Chrochta o Staid an Eannaigh. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaioch 313 Nolan , John
St. Mary's College Rathmines, Dublin
Uranium as a Source of Energy. Teacher. Terence Newell 314 Nolan , Paul C .
Moyle Park College Clondalkin, Dublin
Aerodynamics of Commercial Vehicles. Teacher: Terry Flanagan 315 O'Sullivan , Michael
Colaiste Therese Greenmount, Cork
Microchips. Teacher: D. Sweeney 43
Comhthionscnaimh
Group Projects
Grupai
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
Roinn Shoisearach
JuniorSection Stand No .
Stand No.
325 Dawson, Gillian
Group Leader
316 Pratt , Keith
Foot Care.
School
Teacher: Yvonne Curry
Friends' Grammar School Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Rd. Dublin
326 Dowling , Catherine
Measurement of Fuel Flow. Teacher: J. Boyd 317 Tierney, Orla
Loreto College Cavan
Problems of a Town Water Supply. Teacher: Phyllis McMonagle 318 Aylward , Fintan
Waterpark College Waterford
Wrapping and Storage of Bread. Teacher: Anna Kilgallon Mercy Convent Dungarvan , Co. Waterford
327 Enright, Onra
"Eat Irish Apples ... Not Imports". Teacher: Sr. Angela Presentation Convent Kilkenny
328 Grogan , Fiona
Transportation Systems in Urban Waterford. Ecological Study of Walls. Teacher: Joan Cashin
Teacher: Thomas Meehan 319 Burke, Pamela
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
Diseases of Teeth and Gums. Teacher: Yvonne Curry 320 Burns , Anne
Rockford Manor School Blackrock, Dublin
Atoms and Nuclear Power. Teacher: Ann O'Riordan 321 Condon , Rachel
Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
What Do You Know About Cannabis? Teacher: M. Kelly 322 Connell, Erica
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
A Fuel for the Future. Teacher: Yvonne Curry 323 Connick , Deirdre
Loreto Convent Kilkenny
The Cures and Causes of Allergies. Teacher: Helen Renehan 324 Daly, Sarah
Dun Lughaidh Convent Dundalk, Co. Louth
Is Dundalk's Water Supply Pure? Teacher: Anna Power
329 Hardiman , Caimin
Ard Scoil Ris Nth Circular Road, Limerick
Traffic Problems of the Ennis Road, Some Solutions. Teacher: Marie Hogan Beneavin College Finglas, Dublin
330 Hayes, Michael
The Velocity of a Bouncing Ball. Teacher: George Porter St. Louis High School Rathmines, Dublin
331 Jackman , Karen
An Investigation of Jogging. Teacher: Sr. Brid O'Dea Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
332 Kelly, Siobhan
The Effects of Television Advertising. Teacher: Yvonne Curry 333 Kilmartin , Paul
O 'Connell School North Richmond St., Dublin
A Survey of Grocery Prices. Teacher: Anthony Murphy Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Road, Dublin
334 Lawler, Leonie
Sea Pollution in South County Dublin. Teacher: Anna Kilgallon
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Stand No. 335 Loughrey, Clodagh
Group Projects Loreto Convent Grammar School Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Reprocessing Silver From Waste Photographic Material. Teacher : Eamon Gormley
Junior Section contd. Stand No.
Colaiste losagain 345 Ni Fhiachra, Jacintha 66thar Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath
Loreto Abbey Gorey, Co. Wexford
Gaeilge i mBaile Atha Cliath. Teacher. Phil Ni Bheagnaoich
" Don't Waste those Leaves. Teacher. Marie Travers
Colaiste losagain 346 Ni Mhurchu , Una Bothar Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath
336 Maguire, Anne
337 McGlynn, Angus
Ard Scoil Ris North Circular Rd, Limerick
Truailliu. T eacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich Caritas College Ballyfermot, Dublin
347 O' Byrne, Elaine
The Disappearing Whale. Teacher: Marie Hogan Franciscan College Gormanston, Co. Meath
338 Morley, Hugh
Is the Recycling of Cans and Cartons Practical? Teacher: Fr Declan Timmons Patrician College Finglas West, Dublin
339 Mulhall , Raymond
Movement of Water and Salts through Plant Tissue. Teacher: James J. Cowley 340 Murphy , Pamela
Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
"Know Your Warble Fly"
Investigation of Career Patterns of Past Pupils 1970-1980. Teacher: Philip Doheny Our Ladys Grove School Goatstown Rd., Dublin
348 O' Connell , Jeanette
A Study of Blackspot on Roses Teacher : Sunniva Hanley Loreto Abbey Gorey, Co. Wexford
349 O' Loughlin , Carol
A Study of the First 12 weeks in the Life of a Chicken. Teacher: Marie Travers
Teacher: Sr Angela Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
341 Nelson , Brenda
350 O' Regan, Maria Bacteria
Underground Storage
Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
How It Effects Us. Teacher: Katherine Mulroy
Teacher: Yvonne Curry Colaiste losagain 342 Ni Bhriain , Siobhan Bdthar Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath Drdch- Usaid Druganna Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich Colaiste losagain 343 Ni Chugain, Rachael Bdthar Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath
Loreto Convent Letterkenny , Donegal
351 Patten, Siobhan
The Problems of the Left-Handed Person. Teacher: Sheila McGettigan Colaiste losagain 352 Pleimeann , Caitriona Bdthar Stigh Lorgan, Atha Cliath Allergies. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich
Cultur Ealaineach Baile Atha Cliath. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich Colaiste losagain 344 Ni Dhonaill , Niamh Bdthar Stigh, Lorgan, Atha Cliath
Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Rd., Dublin
353 Quinn, Charlotte A Study of Organisms.
Teacher: Anna Kilgallon
Paisti Bataralta. Teacher: Phil Ni Bheaglaoich 46
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Stand No.
Marist Secondary School Crumlin, Dublin
354 Quinn, Pauline
Aspects of Lung Cancer. Teacher: Pauline Cudmore Ceard Scoil Cobh, Co. Cork
355 Sheehan, Sean
Junior Section contd. Stand No.
Ceard Scoil Cobh, Co. Cork
364 Cullimore, Robert Frog Survival.
Teacher: Padraig O Loingsigh Wind Energy. Teacher: John O'Riordan Mercy Convent Dungarvan , Co. Waterford
356 Spratt, Kay
St. Patrick's High School Maghera, Co. Derry
365 Doherty, Brendan Energy From Waves.
Teacher: John Clayton Skin Survey. Teacher: Sr.Sinead Loreto High School 357 Treacy, Catherine Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin Diabetes.
Teacher : Ann C. Browne Presentation Convent Kilkenny
358 Wall, Marilyn
St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
366 Dunne, Majella
Fruit Of The Wild And its Extracts. Teacher: Emily Doyle Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
367 Fallon , Maribe Producing drugs artifically.
Teacher: Yvonne Curry Investigating Pollution in the River Nore. Teacher: Joan Cashin Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Rd., Dublin
359 Beal, Tania
St. Brigid's College Callan, Co. Kilkenny
368 Galway, Annette Dermatology.
Teacher: Emily Doyle Investigating Dry Rot. Teacher: Yvonne Gallagher Pobal Scoil losa Malahide, Co. Dublin
360 Bolton, Fintan Optical Telephony.
361 Clarke , Riana
Teacher: B. McEvitt Loreto High School Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin
Turf .. A Source Of Energy. Teacher: Ann C. Browne 362 Connolly, Louise
Loreto High School Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Dublin
The Danger Of Aerosols. Teacher: Ann C. Browne Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Rd., Dublin
363 Cregan , Niamh
Loreto Abbey Dalkey, Co. Dublin
369 Hughes, Clodagh
A Study Of The Disabled Child. Teacher: Dbirin Creamer Rockwell College Cashel, Co. Tipperary
370 Hurley, Oisin Rockwell Lake
An Ecological Paradise. Teacher: Fr Brendan Duggan
371 Hutchinson , Joan ..... Our Lady's Grove School Goatstown Rd., Dublin Testing Carpet for Durability. Teacher: Anna Kilgallon Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
372 Kelly, Stephanie Food Poisoning.
Teacher: Yvonne Curry
Fresh Frozen or Tinned Vegetables? Teacher: Anna Kilgallon 49 48
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Group Projects Our Lady's College Greenhills, Co. Louth
373 Keogh, Una
Junior Section contd. Stand No.
Are Statistics Useful?. Teacher: Frances O'Regan Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
374 L' Estrange, Niamh
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
383 Murphy , Elaine
Lifestyles in the Last Century. Teacher: Yvonne Curry
Eating Habits of Teenagers. Teacher. Yvonne Curry Colaiste Mhuire 375 MacFhlannchadha , Fergus Cearnog Pharnell, Dublin Slainte - An Difriocht agus Tuath Teacher: Liam 0 Breacan Holy Faith Convent Skerries, Co. Dublin
376 Manton , Nuala Recycling Waste 377 Mateer , Robert
Teacher: Carmel Coyle . Sandymount High School Ballsbridge , Dublin
384 Nolan , Joachim Fallow Deer
Colaiste Caoimhin Parnell Road, Dublin Lifestyle and Behaviour. Teacher: Frederick O'Gorman Our Lady's Grove Goatstown Road, Dublin
385 O' Brien , Marguerite
Investigating Natural Dyes. Teacher: Yvonne Gallagher Scoil Stiofain Naofa Tramore Road, Cork
386 O 'Callaghan, Arthur Water Pollution.
Teacher: Mary Lehane The Feasability of Reopening the Inland Waterways Teacher: Helena Cathcart 378 McCartney, Paula
Our Lady s Grove School Goatstown Rd., Dublin
A Study of Insulators.
Teacher: Anna Kilgallon St. Raphaela ' s Sc h oo l Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
379 McKeever, Siobhan
387 O' Connor , Fiona
Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
Allergies - Questions and Answers. Teacher: Katherine Mulroy St. Muredach's College Ballina , Co. Mayo
388 O 'Gorman , Joseph
Historical, Social and Amenity Value of the River Moy Teacher: Joseph Kenny
A Psychological Study of Teenagers. Teacher: Fiona Parr
St . Bri g id's Colle g e Callan, Co. Kilkenny
389 O' Keeff e , M a r g aret
Waterpark College Water f or d
380 McMahon , Anthony
A Study of Some Aspects of Electricity. Teacher: Thomas Meehan 381 Mulcahy , Una
Mercy Convent Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Plant and Animal Life in a Rottin g Lo g. Teacher: Emily Doyle Ard Scoil Ris Nth. Circular rd., Limerick
390 Power„Stephen Putting Waste to Use.
A Study of Ants.
Teacher: Marie Hogan
Teacher: Sr. Angela Community School Cabinteely, Co. Dublin
382 Mur p h y , Eithne
391 Quinn , Elaine
Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
Contamination of Milk .
Pollution in Kilbogget Park?
Teacher: Yvonne Curry
Teacher: Eamonn Kiely 50
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Loreto Abbey Gorey, Co. Wexford
392 Redmond , Jacinta
A Detailed Study of the Life of Rainbow Trout Teacher: Marie Travers Holy Faith Convent Skerries, Co. Dublin
393 Scahill , Siobhan
Growth Patterns in Children and Teenagers. Teacher: Carmel Coyle 394 Scanlan, Karen
Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
A Study of the Heart. Teacher: Katherine Mulroy 395 Shanahan , Maurice
Ard Scoil Ris Nth. Circular Rd., Limerick
Fuel and Energy - Needs and Sources Teacher: Marie Hogan Loreto Convent Foxrock, Dublin
396 Swift , Carol A Hair Care.
Teacher: Yvonne Curry 397 Walsh , Clare
St . Mary's Secondary School Mallow, Co. Cork
Water Power Teacher: M. Corcoran Presentation Convent Kilkenny
398 Walsh , Margaret From Hide to Leather
Teacher: Joan Cashin
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