236 Taispeantas na nEolaithe IIga 1987 Eanair 6-11
23rd Annual Young Scientists Exhibition 1987 January 6-11
_1987_ YONQ 3(INTI3T3
Clar 50p
Exhibition Catalogue 50p
Twenty-Third Annual Young Scientists Exhibition 1987
An 236 Taispeantas na n-Eolaithe Oga 1987
Sponsored and organised by Aer Lingus
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CONTENTS
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Exhibition Judges .......................
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General Information .....................
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Exhibition Layout and Classification of Projects ............................
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Awards .......... ........................
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Special Features at the Aer Lingus
Young Scientists Exhibition ............
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LISTING OF PROJECTS: Physical, Mathematical & Applied Sciences - Individual Projects .................
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- Group Projects ....................
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Environmental & Social Sciences - Individual Projects .................
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- Group Projects .. ..................
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Biological & Ecological Sciences - Individual Projects .................
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- Group Projects ....................
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Companies and Organisations associated with the exhibition .......
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Foreword Aer Lingus has just completed a year of nostalgia and reminiscence. In 1986 the airline was fifty years old and in that half century one of our most significant annual events was the ever-youthful Young Scientists Exhibition. The Exhibition matured with a speed which is a credit to all the participants and their teachers. Initial applications for this year's exhibition showed an increase of eighty per cent over last year's figures. Each exhibition is very much of its own time reflecting current scientific trends and pre-occupations. These range from the ambitious and optimistic, as more and more scientific barriers are breached, to the pessimistic as our young people ponder the threats to our environment which they, as adults will inherit. The objectives of the Exhibition remain the same: to stimulate in the young people an active interest in science and technology and to give our talented young students an opportunity to present their work to the public. In recent years the Exhibition has broadened its horizons and the top winners have brought honour to Ireland when they competed in the Philips European Contest and in the International Science and Engineering Fair in the United States. This year's winners upheld the winning tradition by taking a top award in Europe, and recently they were guests of honour at the Nobel Prize Ceremonies in Stockholm. It can be said that the young scientists exhibition has developed a remarkable momentum of its own. Our thanks to the National Board for Science and Technology; the Department of Education; Philips Electronics (Ireland) Limited; the Royal Dublin Society; the Westinghouse Electric Corporation; the Commission of European Communities; the Youth Employment Agency; and Cara The Computer People. We also extend thanks to the scientific and professional institutes and to the many prize-giving organisations listed in this catalogue.
We are honoured this year to have as our feature display a selection of exhibits from the Ontario Science Centre. This Centre is renowned world-wide for its unique approach to demonstrating how science and technology is something important and understandable and something which everyone can comprehend and enjoy. This year too we have included some features of Aer Lingus technology and the airline's commercial activities. Finally, I wish to pay special tribute to the eminent panel of judges, who work with Aer Lingus in planning the exhibition and judging the projects. A warm welcome to this year's Young Scientists, their teachers and parents, and I hope that visitors to the exhibition will derive hours of pleasure from viewing the exhibits.
David Kennedy Chief Executive 5
Judges
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Chairman Niall G Weldon, Company Secretary & General ManagerCorporate Affairs, Aer Lingus. Secretary Ms Margaret Coyne, Exhibition Director, Aer Lingus. Honorary Member Professor E T S Walton, Trinity College, Dublin, Nobel prizewinner in Physics in 1951 INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS Physical , Mathematical & Applied Sciences Professor G T Best, University of Ulster, Coleraine, Derry Rev Dr T Burke, University College, Dublin
Professor S Corish, Trinity College, Dublin Mr J Farrell, Cara The Computer People Mr D Madden, Regional Technical College, Waterford Mr C McCabe, Electricity Supply Board, Dublin Mr D Melody, Loctite Ireland Limited, Dublin Professor B Scaife, Trinity College, Dublin Dr J A Scott, University College, Dublin Professor D Spearman, Trinity College, Dublin Environmental & Social Sciences Mr S Blain, Church of Ireland College of Education, Dublin Mr D Gillmor, Trinity College, Dublin Mr R Goodwillie, An Foras Forbartha, Dublin Ms C Kelleher, An Foras Taluntais, Dublin Dr G O'Brien, Aer Lingus, Dublin Dr I Sanders, Trinity College, Dublin
Environmental & Social Sciences Dr P Andrews, St Declan's School & Child Guidance Centre, Dublin P Breathnach, Uas, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co Kildare Dr D Cabot, An Foras Forbartha, Dublin Dr G Doyle, University College, Dublin Miss B Foy, City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee Professor J Jackson, Trinity College, Dublin Dr D Jeffrey, Trinity College, Dublin Mr P Magee, St Patrick's College of Education, Dublin Dr D McCluskey, University College, Dublin Mr M Walsh, Vocational Education Committee, Co Wicklow Biological & Ecological Sciences Mr P Fox, Department of Education, Dublin Professor M G Harrington, University College, Dublin Dr D Headon, University College, Galway Dr M Hennerty, University College, Dublin E Ni Lamhna, Uasal, An Foras Forbartha, Dublin Mr J O'Connor, National Dairy Council, Dublin Dr F O'Gorman, Environment Awareness Bureau, Dublin Dr R O'Kennedy, National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin Miss B Rosney, Pobalscoil Rosmini, Dublin Miss M Scannell, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin Mrs M Singleton, Queen's University, Belfast Mr P Wilson, Zoological Gardens, Dublin Dr R K Wilson, An Foras Taluntais, Dublin
Display Awards *Mr D Skehan, Aer Lingus, Dublin *Mr R Uhlemann, Aer Lingus, Dublin
Biological & Ecological Sciences Dr J Bracken, University College, Dublin Dr E Colleran, University College, Galway Professor D M X Donnelly, University College, Dublin DrA N Glynn, National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin Professor J A Kavanagh, University College, Dublin Mr R McMullan, St Columba's College, Dublin Dr T Walsh, Blood Transfusion Service Board, Dublin
*These judges will assess both individual and group projects.
GROUP PROJECTS Physical, Mathematical & Applied Sciences Professor J Cunningham, University College, Cork Mr B Hayden, Aer Lingus, Dublin Professor F Imbusch, University College, Galway DrJ Malone, Queen's University, Belfast Professor D McQuillan, University College, Dublin Mr C Mulhall, Devtec Limited, Dublin Mr Mike Norris, University College, Dublin Dr E O'Neill, Trinity College, Dublin
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General Information
Eolas Gineralta
Exhibition Administration Office Oifig Riarachain an Taispeantais On the right of the main entrance.
Exhibition Layout and Classification of Projects Leagan amach an Taispeantais agus range na dTionschamh
Press and Information Office Oifig Preasa agus Eolais
Please refer to exhibition floor plans situated at hall entrances for location of projects.
On the right of the main entrance (balcony). Teachers Centre lonad na MOinteoiri On the right of Industries Hall. Telephones Guthain On the left of the main entrance adjoining the Post Office. Meals Beili Available in the Lawn Cafeteria (off Main Hall). Cloakroom/Toilets Seomra Cotai/Leithreas Off the Main Hall and Industries Hall. Security Slandail Uniformed and plain clothes security personnel
will be on duty during the exhibition. First Aid Garcharbhair Check in Administration Office.
Hours of Opening Uaire Oscailte
Projects have been classified according to the descriptions supplied by the exhibitors. The judges reserve the right to transfer projects to a different category. Late Cancellations Cealuchain Deanacha
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
The prize fund for 1987 will amount to £15,000. This includes cash prizes and trophies, school and teacher awards, travel to science fairs abroad and mementoes for all participants. The following awards will be made, provided that in the opinion of the judges, the projects reach a desired standard. TOP AWARDS 1. Young Scientist or Scientists of the Year The premier award winner(s) will receive the Aer Lingus perpetual trophy plus £1,000 and entry to the Philips European Science Contest in Paris, France. (Trip sponsored by Philips Electronics (Ireland) Limited). This year's winner will also participate in the Nobel Prize Ceremonies in Stockholm. 2. Best Individual or Runner-up Individual Will receive the Aer Lingus perpetual trophy plus £500 and entry to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Puerto Rico, USA. (Trip sponsored by Westinghouse Electric Corporation). 3.
Friday, January 11th .............. 10.30 hrs to 19.00 hrs Saturday, January 12th ............ 11.00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Sunday, January 13th ............. 11.00 hrs to 18.30 hrs Official Opening Ceremony, Friday, January 9th,
at 17.00 hrs.
Na Duaiseanna
Best Group and/or Runner-up Group and/or Runner-up Individual Will receive the Aer Lingus perpetual trophy plus £300 and a travel scholarship. The Travel Scholarships are as follows:-
(a) An educational trip to La Villette, Cite des Science, Joint Research Centre at Petten in the Netherlands. (Trip sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities, Dublin Office). (b) An educational trip to La Villette City des Science. Paris, sponsored by the National Board for Science and Technology.
Admission Charges Cead Isteach
Adults .... ........... £ 1 Students ............... 50p Groups of 15 or more ......................... 25p each
CATEGORY AWARDS - Individual and Group Projects There is a section for individual projects and another for group projects. (Group and individual projects do not compete with each other except for the top award.) Each
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section has three categories - Biological and Ecological Sciences, Physical, Mathematical and Applied Sciences and Environmental and Social Sciences. Within each category there are divisions-Junior, Intermediate and Senior.
• First, Second and Third prizes of £90 (£120), £65 (£90), £50 (£65), will be awarded in each age division (27 prizes for individual projects, and 27 for groups). • Prizes of £30 (£50) will be awarded to projects which are well presented, (9 prizes for individual projects, and 9 for groups). • Some 100 prizes for projects highly commended. • Each participant will receive a certificate of display and a memento of their participation in the exhibition.
SCHOOLAND TEACHER PRIZES 1. Schools of top award winners (four) will receive £50 towards acquiring additional scientific equipment. 2. Token gifts will be awarded to teachers of top award winners and first prize-winners.
SPECIAL AWARDS FOR EXHIBITORS AND SCHOOLS AER LINGUS Two awards for projects related to drug abuse in the community. These are being offered in conjunction with the drug awareness programme. BARNARDO ' S-CHILD CARE AGENCY Two awards for projects which contribute to our knowledge about the needs of children in Ireland and suggest possible ways of meeting those needs in the children's own communities. CARA THE COMPUTER PEOPLE
Two awards for the best projects in computer studies.
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS IN IRELAND Two prizes for projects in Engineering. THE INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Two prizes for projects in Food Science. THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND Two awards for the best projects in road safety and home protection. THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS Six prizes for projects in Physics or Applied Physics. IRISH ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Two prizes for the best projects in Astronomy or Space Science.
IRISH COMPUTER SOCIETY Two prizes for projects in computer studies (software). IRISH GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION One prize for the best individual geology project. IRISH SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION One prize to the best individual or group for a project directly related to the school science courses.
THE NATIONAL REHABILITATION BOARD Two prizes for projects devoted to the development of aids for disabled persons. OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE SOCIETY IN IRELAND Two awards for projects exhibiting some or all of the following characteristics: (a) use of more than one discipline. (b) use of scientific methods and principles. (c) Innovation, particularly with new product or job potential. PROFESSORS OF BOTANY Two prizes for the best Botanically related exhibits.
THE CONFEDERATION OF IRISH INDUSTRY Two awards for projects which could be developed commercially and perhaps create employment.
SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND Two prizes to the best projects in Sociology.
THE CONFEDERATION OF IRISH INDUSTRY
Two awards for projects dealing with Solar Energy.
Will award an individual prize in the Geography section of the exhibition for the best roads infrastructure project. AN FORAS TALI.JNTAIS ( The Agricultural Institute) An individual prize for the best Agricultural/Food project. THE INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY IN IRELAND
SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY OF IRELAND WATER POLLUTION ADVISORY COUNCIL Two awards for projects dealing with water pollution.
AWARDS FOR SCHOOLS
Two prizes for projects in Biology or Applied Biology.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY OF IRELAND/ ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY To prizes for the best projects in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry.
ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY TEACHERS
INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS The Callan Medal -for the best individual or group project in Electrical Engineering. 10
Five substantial cash awards for schools towards the purchase of scientific equipment.
An award for a school with high success in the exhibition. TEACHER ' S UNION OF IRELAND A perpetual trophy to the school from which an integrated science project is selected.
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SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE AER LINGUS YOUNG SCIENTISTS EXHIBITION COMPUTERISED INFORMATION SYSTEM Cara, The Computer People, an Aer Lingus subsidiary, provided the computerisation support for the exhibition. This enabled the organisers to plan the many aspects of the exhibition culmination in the processing of results at the RDS.
PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY SCIENCE SERVICE FOR SCHOOLS Will provide a science and technology library. IRISH SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Location: Main Hall An information centre, some interesting displays and a series of lectures for teachers. ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE A selection of the world famous hands-on exhibits where visitors can have fun while discovering science. THE SHOW INCLUDES: • An aerodynamic bicycle that turns muscle power into electrical power • The Van de Graff generator, guaranteed to provide a hair-raising experience • Perception experiments • Demonstrations of the effects of extreme cold on a variety of everyday objects
AER LINGUS A series of exhibits depicting Aer Lingus technology including a full scale Boeing 737 flight deck and a computerised runway model. Some of the airline's commercial activities are also in the exhibition.
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PHYSICAL , MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
PHYSICAL , MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION
Stand No.
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Stand No.
LEE DAVIS
COLERAINE BOYS SCHOOL
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JOSEPH BURKE
ST JOSEPH'S CBS DROGHEDA,CO LOUTH
CO DERRY A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MODERN ELECTRIC KETTLES TEACHER : J. CAMPBELL /N. GIBSON 2
MICHAEL MC KILLEN
BLAKESTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CO DUBLIN
LASER APPLICATIONS TEACHER: MR EAMONN CLERKIN 12 TONY CAMPBELL
PREMISESALARM PROGRAM FOR COMMODORE 64
TO CONTROL A TELESCOPE USING STEPPER MOTORS ON A COMPUTER TEACHER: MR WILLIAM MCKEOWN
TEACHER : MR SEAN FITZMAURICE
3 BRID MC MORROW
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS RD, BELFAST
BALLYCLARE HIGH SCHOOL CO ANTRIM
13 ANN COYLE
AN INVESTIGATION OF BATTERIES
OUR LADY'S COLLEGE DROGHEDA ,CO LOUTH
A STUDY OF THE GOLDEN RATIO TEACHER : MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
4 FRANCES MC VEIGH
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS RD, BELFAST
TEACHER : MS FRANCES A. O'REGAN
14 PAULDEMPSEY
DICE -ELECTRONIC OR CONVENTIONAL
LORETO COLLEGE COLERAINE, CO DERRY
THE PHYSICS OF FIREWALKING
TEACHER : MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
5 THOMAS MURPHY
ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
TEACHER: MR BRIAN MC KENNA
16 CLODAGH DUNNE
ROSARY COLLEGE SPRINGDALE RD, RAHENY DUBLIN
ELECTRO MAGNETIC MONORAIL TEACHER : REV DONALD J. COLLINS
6 CHARLES O'TOOLE
ST PETER 'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
A VOYAGE THROUGH SPACE TEACHER : MS ANGELA BURY
17 NIGELGALLAGHER
FALCARRAGH COMMUNITY SCHOOL CO DONEGAL
OLD PAPER STAINS TEACHER : REV DONALD J . COLLINS 7 KAREN - MARY RIORDAN
ST NESSAN'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOYLISH, LIMERICK
THE AERODYNAMICS OF BLOODY FORELAND MOUNTAIN TEACHER : MR LAWRENCE SMYTH
18 JAMESGRIFFITHS
SECURITY SYSTEMS -TO BUILD AN ALARM FORA BICYCLE LOCK TEACHER : MR DONALD O'BYRNE
8 GREGORY SMYTH
FALCARRAGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CO DONEGAL
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL KILLORGLIN, CO KERRY
AUTOMATIC CAR HEADLIGHT DIPPING TEACHER : MR PATRICK CREAGH
19 JAMES HOWARD
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRANARD, CO LONGFORD
AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR PEDAL POWERED TRANSPORT TEACHER : MR LAWRENCE SMYTH
9 RACHELTRAVERS
A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR HUMAN BIOLOGY TEACHER : MR SEAN HOWARD
LORETO ABBEY DALKEY, CO DUBLIN
20 GERARDISDELL
ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
CORROSION IN THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MS ANGELA MAUME
LISTEN TO LIGHT 10 MICHAEL WATERS
T EACHER: REV DONALD J. COLLINS
GOOD COUNSEL COLLEGE NEW ROSS, CO WEXFORD 21
INVESTIGATING PH
DARREN KELLY
TERENURE COLLEGE DUBLIN
TEACHER : MR MICHEAL O'NEILL A PROGRAM FOR COMPRESSED TEXT
TEACHER : FR PATRICK GRACE
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Stand No. Stand No.
CHANELCOLLEGE COOLOCK, DUBLIN
22 DEREK KENNY
ST PETER'S COLLEGE CO WEXFORD
33 CORMAC PARLE
COMPARING CLARINETS
TEACHER: REV DONALD J. COLLINS
COOLOCK A POLLUTION STUDY TEACHER: FR LIAM DEATON
STJOSEPH'S COLLEGE CAHIR, CO TIPPERARY
34 DONNCHA RYAN
23 DEREK LEIGHTON
COLERAINE BOYS SCHOOL COLERAINE CO DERRY
TO CONSTRUCT A PARABOLIC REFLECTOR FOR COOKING TEACHER : J. CAMPBELL/N. GIBSON BISHOPSTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORK
24 SIOBHAN LYDON
C.A.S.S. -COMPUTER ASSISTED SOUND SYNTHESIS TEACHER : MR GERARD BRENNAN
STALOYSIUSSCHOOL
35 PAMELA WEAVER
CORK
A STUDY OF THE VARIATION IN ACIDITY OF PRECIPITATIONS TEACHER : MS MARTYNA JUDGE
A STUDY OF AIR POLLUTION IN BISHOPSTOWN TEACHER: MS ESTHER LYDON CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH
25 AARON MC CORMACK
PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
CO TYRONE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE IN AEROBIC SPORT TEACHER: MS MARY MC GUINNESS
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION Stand No. METHODIST COLLEGE MALONE RD, BELFAST
36 ALISON CAVES TARBERTCOMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL TARBERT, CO KERRY
26 SIMON MC GIBNEY
A DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM FOR THE DISABLED TEACHER : MR WILLIAM SLATER
TO DEVELOP AN ANTI-FIRE BOX TEACHER : MR DICK BOYCE LORETO COLLEGE COLERAINE. CO DERRY
27 SINEADMCGRATH
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE DUNDALK , CO LOUTH
37 STEVEN COLLINS THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS
A STUDY OF WATER MEANDERS ON GLASS TEACHER : MR BRIAN MCKENNA PRESENTATION COLLEGE CARLOW
28 DOUGLAS MC MILLAN
TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL GAME FOR TEACHING PURPOSES TEACHER: MS MARY HARNEY
29 ANDREWO ' BRIEN
STNESSAN'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOYLISH , LIMERICK
TEACHER: MR BRENDAN MC COOEY SALESIAN COLLEGE PORTLAOISE, CO LAOIS
38 DECLAN DELANEY
MILLIKANS EXPERIMENT USING HOME MADE APPARATUS TEACHER : REV FR M. RYAN CLASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRALEE, CO KERRY
39 PAULDOLAN
FIBRE OPTICS IN AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS TEACHER : MR MAURICE J. SEXTON
EFFICIENCY IN AERODYNAMICS TEACHER : MR MICHAELO'DWYER
30 NIALLO ' HARA
ST PETER ' S COLLEGE WEXFORD
COLAISTEIOGNAID GALWAY
40 DIARMUIDKEANEY A COMPUTER CONTROLLED ROBOT
POKER -GAME OR CHANCE?
TEACHER: MRADRIAN J. RYDER TEACHER : REV DONALD J. COLLINS
31 EOGHAN O'REILLY
TERENURE COLLEGE DUBLIN
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41 COLM KENNEDY
ST EUNAN'S COLLEGE LETTERKENNY, CO DONEGAL
PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE GENERATION TEACHER : MR EDWARD HARVEY
SYNTHESISED SOUND AND HOW IT WORKS TEACHER : D.J. WHITTY
32 DONAL O ' SULLIVAN
CLASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRALEE, CO KERRY
RESTORATION OFA JAMES MOTORBIKE TEACHER: MR MAURICE J. SEXTON
ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
42 KEVIN KIELY
METHODS OF IRON OXIDE REMOVAL FROM DIFFERENT SYSTEMS TEACHER : REV DONALD J COLLINS
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Stand No. KILLARNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CO KERRY
43 THOMAS LOONEY
COMPUTERISED CALCULATION OF FIELD AREAS TEACHER : MR MICHAEL CONCAN NON
PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICALAND APPLIED SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION Stand No.
BALLINCOLLIG COMMUNITY SCHOOL COCORK
44 COLIN MANNING
IS THERE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS? TEACHER : MR ALEC MYLES METHODIST COLLEGE MALONE RD, BELFAST
45 MARKMCAULEY
BETTER BICYCLE SECURITY TEACHER : MR WILLIAM SLATER ABBEYGRAMMAR SCHOOL NEWRY, CO DOWN
46 JOHN MC CANN
THE VIABILITY OF PEAT ABSORBSION FOR CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION TEACHER : DR SEAN FEE METHODIST COLLEGE MALONE RD , BELFAST A ROTATING CUP ELECTRONIC ANEMOMETER TEACHER : MR WILLIAM SLATER CARRICKFERGUS GRAMMAR SCHOOL CO ANTRIM
48 MICHAEL NOBLE
COMPUTER CONTROLLED BUGGY CONSTRUCTION TEACHER : MR IAN DUNCAN 49 AINEO ' CONNOR
DUN LUGHAIDH CONVENT DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
TO DEVELOP AN ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION OF ALDEHYDESAND KETONES TEACHER: MSSIOBHAN GREER DUN LUGHAIDH CONVENT DUNDALK, CO LOUTH COMPUTER GRAPHICS TO INVESTIGATE TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS TEACHER: MR JIM KELLY
ARDSCOIL LA SALLE 53 STEVEN BRENNAN RAHENY , DUBLIN JOHN BARRETT DECLAN BURTHENSHAW CHANGING FACES OF THE AUTOMOBILE TEACHER : MR BRENDAN DOHENY OUR LADY'S BOWER 54 MAIREAD BYRNE ATHLONE, CO WESTMEATH CIARA FLYNN SIOBHAN MC GRATH ARE THE SUBSTANCES IN ASHES USEFUL? TEACHER : MR CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG ST DAVID'S SECONDARY SCHOOL 55 DARREN CANTWELL GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW CONOR DEERE MATHEWCRISPIN ROBOTICS-TO CONSTRUCT AND BUILD A MOTORISED VEHICLE TEACHER : MS MARY O' SULLIVAN ST DOMINIC'S COLLEGE CABRA, DUBLIN
56 MARYCOGHLAN FIONACOYNE
DOES YOUR BALANCE BALANCE? TEACHER : ALSUN NIC CIONNAITH, UAS ST MAC DARAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 57 EDELCOOPER TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN NATASHA LALL JANE KELLY A SURVEY OF POSSIBLE CAUSES OF DECLINE IN HONEY PRODUCTION IN THE SEASON 83'-86' TEACHER: MS JONES /G TREACY POST PRIMARY SCHOOL MAYNOOTH, CO KILDARE
58 JAN CREIGHTON SIOBHAN MC LOUGHLIN TRACY BARTON EXPERIMENTS IN PROBABILITY
TEACHER : MR MICHAELJ WALSH ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL LIMAVADY, CO DERRY
59 AILEEN CRILLY MAEVE RAFFERTY
PERCEPTION OF THE DIRECTION OF SOUND TEACHER : MR JOHN MC CLOSKEY
60 JENNYCURRAN GONZAGA COLLEGE DUBLIN
OUR LADY'S COLLEGE DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH LORRAINE O'DONNELL CATRIONA HEAVEY A STUDY OF THE MATHEMATICS OF NATURE TEACHER : MS FRANCES A O'REGAN
TEACHER : MR DAVID KEENAHAN
52 DEREK TOWNSEND
PRESENTATION COLLEGE ASKEA, CO CARLOW
A HIGHSPEED GENERAL PURPOSE COMPUTER INTERFACE TEACHER : MS MARY HARNEY
61 ANNETTE DALY
STALOYSIUS SCHOOL
JOANNE KELLEHER FIONA BRADY
CARRIGTWOHILL, COCORK
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY PRODUCTION IN CORK TEACHER : MR GORETTI FITZGERALD STOOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS ROAD, BELFAST
62 SIOBHAN HIGGINS MICHELLE LAWLESS
TO INVESTIGATE THE VARIATION OF REACTION TI ME IN DIFFERENT AGES TEACHER : MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
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Stand No. CHANEL COLLEGE COOLOCK, DUBLIN
63 STANLEY JACKSON TERRY GROVES PETER GANNON
PHYSICAL, MATHE MATICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION
SAFETY IN TRANSPORTATION EACHER: FR LIAM DEATON
Stand No.
4 JOHN LAMBERT
GONZAGA COLLEGE RANELAGH, DUBLIN
JASON CARTY STUART KEANY
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
73 PATRICIA BARRY FIONA KEARNS
A STUDYOFTHE FREQUENCY RANGE OF HUMAN HEARING TEACHER: MR JIM MURPHY
UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA TEACHER: MR JOSEPH O ' BRIAIN
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
74 CARL BYRNE
65 THEODORE LYNN
BELVEDERE COLLEGE GREAT DENMARK STREET, DUBLIN
NIALL CARTY GRAHAM YOUNG
A STUDY OF FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE EFFICIENCY OF TRANSFORMERS TEACHER : MR JIM MURPHY
EXPLORATION INTO THE LIFE OF A BATTERY TEACHER : MR MICHAELGREHAN OUR LADY'S BOWER ATHLONE, CO WESTMEATH
66 MARLENE NAUGHTON SARAH GEARTY MARLENE NAUGHTON
LORETOCOLLEGE HARCOURT STREET. DUBLIN
76 CAROLINE CAMPBELL DIANE PELLY COMPUTER SOUND WAVE ANALYSIS
TEACHER: MS MARYTIERNEY
TO INVESTIGATE THE LEVEL OF SOUND IN EVERYDAY LIVING TEACHER : MR CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG CLASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRALEE, CO KERRY
67 ROISIN NI BHRIAIN MARTHA NI CHIOSAN DEIRDRE NI FHAOLAIN
AN INVESTIGATION OF MANS CONQUEST OF SPACE TEACHER : MR MAURICE SEXTON BELVEDERE COLLEGE GREAT DENMARK STREET, DUBLIN
68 MARK NIXON ALAN MOSS KILIAN KEANEY
WASHING UP LIQUID; THEIR COMPONENTS AND EFFECTIVENESS TEACHER : MR PATRICK M O'HANLON ROCKBROOK SCHOOL RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN
69 OISIN O HALMHAIN OENGUSDILLON
TO INVESTIGATE PATTERNS AMONG THE FIRST 1000 NATURAL NUMBERS TEACHER: MR RICHARD MAHER SACRED HEART CONVENT MOUNT AN VILLE, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN
70 CATHY O'TOOLE MARY O ' SULLIVAN KARAN O'GRADY
ISTHERE MORE TO FOOD COLOURING THAN MEETS THE EYE? TEACHER : MS EVELYN NEYLON 71
JAMES MURPHY
OUR LADY'S BOWER ATHLONE, CO WESTMEATH
CATHERINE RYAN MELENA KIERNAN YVON N E KILROY
INVESTIGATION OF THE PROPERTIES OF OILS - LIQUID ENGINEERING? TEACHER : MR CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG VOCATIONAL SCHOOL TULLAMORE, CO OFFALY
72 PHILIP WALSH NIALLCUNNINGHAM A STUDY OF PERPETUAL MOTION
TEACHER: MR DENIS MAGNER
FIRHOUSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
77 TERESACLARKE FIONA DOOLEY
THE POTENTIAL OF ANALYTICAL SCIENCE IN IRELAND TEACHER : MS ELEANOR O'BRIEN HOLY FAMILY COMMUNITY SCHOOL RATHCOOLE, CO DUBLIN
78 GRAINNE CONROY AISLING KENNELLY
A COMPARISON OF REACTIONS OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS TEACHER : MS MARGARET NORTON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ABBEYFEALE, CO LIMERICK
79 LARRY CURTIN STEPHEN HUXLEY
A DEVICE TO OPEN GATES AUTOMATICALLY TEACHER : MS MARIAN MADIGAN STMARY'SHIGH SCHOOL LIMAVADY, CO DERRY
80 DAMIEN DEEHAN KIERAN LYNCH PAUL AN DE RSON
THE PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS OF SNOOKER TEACHER : MR JOHN MC CLOSKEY TERENURE COLLEGE DUBLIN
82 PATRICK DUNNE DAVID TOLAN
A LASER AIDED QUANTITY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM TEACHER : MR PATRICK DUNNE LORETOCONVENT WEXFORD
83 ROMADUNPHY OONAGH CULLEN EMER FINN
TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF ULTRA VVOLET LIGHT TEACHER: MS MARY RIORDAN PORTMARNOCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CO DUBLIN
84 GARY FORAN KARL KELLY CRAIG BOLTON THE DESIGN OF THE MOTOR CAR
TEACHER : MR MICHAELSWEENEY
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a nd No. Sta
APPLIEDSCIENCES
86 PATRICK HAN RATTY
ST JOSEPH'S CBS
MARK NEWMAN
DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH
A STUDY OF THE LOUTH COAST TO EXAMINE RADIOACTIVITY LEVELS TEACHER : MR MARK STEPHENSON 87 ANDREA KELLY UNAO ' REGAN
FIRHOUSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
GROUP PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION Stand No. 97 SHEILAAUSTIN CATHERINE BATTERSBY ANN MARIE MC LAUGHLIN
KIDNEY STONES-CAUSES AND CURES TEACHER : MS ELEANOR O'OBIEN
88 BRIAN KINANE CIARAN MC DONALD
COLAISTE CHIARAIN LEIXLIP, CO KILDARE
LORETO COLLEGE COLERAINE. CO DERRY
AN INVESTIGATION OF DROP FORMATION ON THE SURFACE OF LIQUIDS TEACHER : MR BRIAN MC KENNA
98 RICHARD BLACK PH I LI P SAYE RS
PLOTTING AND GRAPHING STRAIGHT LINES ON A PLANE TEACHER : DAITHI MAC AN AIRCIN, UAS
METHODIST COLLEGE BELFAST
POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ACID RAIN ON THE CORROSION OF STEEL TEACHER: DR BRIAN R WHEELER
89 GAVIN LAWLOR BRYAN CLARKE
SALESIAN COLLEGE CELBRIDGE, CO KILDARE
99 PHILIPBYRNE CHRISTOPHER REDMOND
CBS, ARKLOW, CO WICKLOW
A WATER DETECTION MACHINE AN AID FOR THE ELDERLYAND DISABLED
TEACHER : MR AMBROSE SHEEHY
TEACHER: MR JOHN LEE 90 GERARD MALONEY JOOY DILLON
CONVENT OF MERCY BALLYMAHON, CO LONGFORD
THE ELECTRICAL OUTPUT OF BATTERIES TEACHER : MR JOHN O'LOUGHLIN 91
CONOR MC COOEY JOHN KEANE
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
CO-ORDINATE GEOMETRY OF THE LINE TEACHER : MR BRENDAN MC COOEY 92 FERGALMC PARLAND MARK LONG
PORTMARNOCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CO DUBLIN
AN ESTIMATION OF THE EFFECTS OF A NUCLEAR WAR IN EUROPE TEACHER : MR THOMAS LUNDY 93 DAMIAN NELSON SEAN BARTLEY
ST PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL BALLYMENA, CO ANTRIM
TO RECYCLE CANS USED FOR SOFT DRINKS TEACHER : MR CHARLES BLACK 94 CAITRIONA REILLY NIAMH CONROY CATHERINE MAC GINLEY
DUN LUGHAIDH CONVENT DUNDALK, GO LOUTH
TO INVESTIGATE THE USE OF OPTICAL FIBRES IN MEASUREMENT TEACHER : MR JIM KELLY 95 HUGH REYNOLDS CON CONLON
ST FEILIM'S COLLEGE BALLINAMORE, CO LEITRIM
A USER FRIENDLY COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE VISUALLY DISABLED TEACHER : REV THOMAS M KEOGAN 96 EAMONNTOLAND JOSEPH TWOMEY MICHAEL O ' DONOVAN
ST AIDAN'S CBS WHITEHALL, DUBLIN
THE STIRLING SYMBIOTHON VIABILITY PROJECT TEACHER: MR M I LO F CON NO LLY
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100 SINEADCAULFIELD SHEENA GAVIN NIAMH KEON
MARYFIELD COLLEGE DRUMCONDRA, DUBLIN
CLASSIFICATION BY COMPUTER -A SELF TEACHING AID TEACHER : MR THOMAS MURTAGH 101
MARYCRYAN MARY ASH WORTH
ST LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL RATHMINES, DUBLIN
VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIGHT BEHAVIOUR TEACHER : MS SYLVIA BROWN 102 JASON DEVITT STEPHEN GAUGHAN
BLACKROCK COLLEGE CO DUBLIN
A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ANNUAL SPORTS DAY COMPETITION TEACHER : FR TOM O'BYRNE 103 EMMA DONNELLAN HENRY BYRNE
F.C.J. CONVENT BUNCLOOY,COWEXFORD
FIBRE OPTIC LIQUID ANALYSER TEACHER : MR MICHAEL DALTON
104 ISOBEL FLETCHER SUSAN ROBERTS
ST LEO'S COLLEGE CARLOW
THE PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES TEACHER: MS E FERGUSON 105 LIAM FRAWLEY MICHAEL CLEARY
STELLA MARIS FOYNES, CO LIMERICK
ELECTRICITY GENERATION BY TIDAL CHANGE TEACHER : MS CLEMENTINE CROWLEY
106 EOGHAN GRIFFIN DAVID BYRNE
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE CHURCHTOWN, DUBLIN
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION OF PSYCHOKINETIC STATES TEACHER : MR BRIAN MASTERSON
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Stand No.
107 MARK HENRY FRANK HUMPHREYS
ST MICHAEL'S COLLEGE AILESBURY ROAD , DUBLIN
MATHEMATICAL PATTERNS TEACHER : MR D O'SHEA
108 SIOBHAN KEARNEY KARA SHEEHY
STELLA MARIS FOYNES, CO LIMERICK
AN INVESTIGATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS TEACHER : MS CLEMENTINE CROWLEY
TEMPLEOGUE COLLEGE
109 BRIAN KELLY
DUBLIN
GREG KELLY
TO CONSTRUCT A LINEAR MOTOR AND INVESTIGATE ITS POTENTIAL AS A LINEAR LIFT TEACHER: MRS P MORAN CBS DUNDALK , CO LOUTH
110 PADRAIGKIRWAN BRIAN MULDOON EAMONN WARD
TO EXAMINE THE BACKGROUND AND EFFECTS OF RESONANCE TEACHER : MR PADRAIG HAMILL 111
117 COLIN SHENOY
CARRICKFERGUS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
CRAIG BLAIR
CO ANTRIM
TO DEVELOPAN ACCURATE, PORTABLE LIQUID FLOW RECORDER TEACHER : MR IAN DUNCAN
118 PAULSTANLEY ALAN O'SULLIVAN
ARD SCOIL LA SALLE RAHENY, DUBLIN
SOLAR ENERGY AT WORK IN IRELAND TEACHER: MR BRENDAN DOHENY 119 ANNE WATSON JOHN MC GINN EIMEAR O ' CONNELL
LORETOCOLLEGE COLERAINE, CO DERRY
VARIATIONS IN THE STOICHIOMETRY OF PRECIPITATED METAL HYDROXIDES TEACHER: MR BRIAN MC KENNA 120 ELIZABETH WEAFER MARY GALLAGHER FIONA DOYLE
ST MARY'S HOLY FAITH CONVENT GLASNEVIN, DUBLIN
AN INVESTIGATION OF NATURAL OCCURENCE OF NUMBER BASES TEACHER: MR DAVID KEARNEY
ST MEL 'S COLLEGE LONGFORD
OLIVERKYNE ALAN CLAVIN BRIAN MOLLOY
RECYCLING PHOTOGRAPHIC WASTE PRODUCTS FOR SCHOOL USE TEACHER : MS MARGARET KELLY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH, CO TYRONE
112 MATTHEW MC GUIRE MARTIN KELLY
POTENTIAL USES FOR ORGANIC WASTE MATERIAL TEACHER: MS MARY MC GUINNESS
FIRHOUSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
113 SHARON MELLON LORNA CAMPBELL ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS Vs SUGAR
TEACHER : MS ELEANOR O'BRIEN ST KIERAN'S COLLEGE KILKENNY
114 ROBERT MURPHY ALAN BOYLE BRIAN MAHER
AN INVESTIGATION OFTHER MOELECTRICTY TEACHER : MR SEAMUS KNOX
BALLYCLARE HIGH SCHOOL COANTRIM
115 CHARLES O'HARA STEVEN BELL
TO DESIGN A DEVICE CAPABLE OF LIFTING ANY OBJECT TEACHER : MR WILLIAN MC KEOWN SYNGE STREET CBS DUBLIN
116 CONOR O ' SHEA CONORMAGENNIS
TO INVESTIGATE THE USE OF ULTRASONICS IN NAVIGATING A ROBOT TEACHER : MR JAMES COOKE
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EN VIRONMENTALAND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION Stand No.
Stand No.
121 THOMAS CASEY
ARD SCOIL LA SALLE RAHENY, DUBLIN
TO EXAMINE THE LEVEL AND AFFECT OF THE AIR POLLUTION IN DUBLIN TEACHER : MR DAVID MC BRIDE
122 MICHAELFINN
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ATH ENRY, CO GALWAY
THE POTENTIAL OF THE BOG TEACHER : MR SEAMAS HYNES
123 MARIE GOLDEN
OUR LADY'S BOWER ATH LONE, CO WESTMEATH
INVESTIGATION OF IRISH WEATHER TEACHER : MR CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG LORETO ABBEY GOREY, CO WEXFORD
124 ANDREA HINEY
TO DISCOVER WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE BOGS
TEACHER : MS U O ' KEEFFE MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
125 SUZANNE MCAULEY
COLERAINE BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL, CO DERRY
131 ANDREW BACON
TO ASCERTAIN THE RELATIONSHIP, IF ANY, BETWEEN SMOKING AND GLUE SNIFFING TEACHER : J. CAMPBELL/N. GIBSON
132 DECLAN BUTLER
CASTLEPOLLARD VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, CO WESTMEATH
BONE AND OFFAL PROCESSING TEACHER : MS CHRISTINE MC NAMEE
133 VINCENTDEVLIN
PATRICIAN ACADEMY MALLOW, CO CORK
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY -A SOURCE FOR THE FUTURE?
TEACHER : MR MICHAELO'LEARY
134 IRENE GAHAN
ST MAC DARAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN
TRAVEL SICKNESS-PREVENTION AND CAUSES TEACHER : MS UNA CLARKE
135 KILLIAN KEANE
HOLY FAITH/DE LA SALLE SKERRIES , CO DUBLIN
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN SOUTH DUBLIN TEACHER : MS ANNE MARIE MEE BLAKESTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DUBLIN
126 GILLIAN MC NAMARA
IS BIRTH ORDER IN THE FAMILY SIGNIFICANT? TEACHER : BR ANDREW COLLINS
136 KARENANN KENNEDY
OUR LADY OF MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL, WATERFORD
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS TEACHER: MR SEAN FITZMAURICE
A SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ST JOHN,S RIVER TEACHER: MR MICHAEL HEFFERNAN
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS'
127 RONAN MULLAN
GRAMMAR SCHOOL OMAGH, CO TYRONE TESTING MENTAL ALERTNESS OF DIFFERENTAGE GROUPS TEACHER: MS MARY MC GUINNESS
BLAKESTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DUBLIN,
128 BRID O'DWYER
ATTITUDES OF OUR SENIOR PUPILS TOWARDS SCHOOL, HOME AND FUTURE TEACHER: MR SEAN FITZMAURICE
ST BROGAN'S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BANDON, CO CORK
137 DORGAN KIELY
A SAMPLE STUDY OF LAND USE IN WARRENSCOURT AREA TEACHER : MS EILEEN CORKERY ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
138 RONAN LOWNEY VOTING PATTERNS
TEACHER: REV DONALD J. COLLINS
139 MICHAELMCALEER 129 LINDA PHELAN
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL,OMAGH TYRONE
ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
WHO ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS PEOPLE ON THE ROAD? HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN TEACHER : MS EMILY NOLAN
130 DAVIDTUTTY
ST MARK'S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BLESSINGTON, CO WICKLOW
BARK AS A ROOTING MEDIUM TEACHER : MR F. SHANAHAN
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TEACHER: MS BRIGID MURRAY
140 TIMOTHY MC ATEE
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH CO TYRONE
THE SOCIOLOGYOF SMOKING TEACHER: MS MARY MC GUINNESS
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Stand No. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH CO TYRONE
141 NOEL MC ELHOLM
TO DETERMINE THE RISK OF HYPOTHERMIA AMONG LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS
ST JOSEPH'S MERCY CONVENT DOON, CO LIMERICK
152 KATHLEEN RYAN
DIET CRAVINGS AND AVERSIONS DURING PREGNANCY TEACHER : P.J. RYAN
TEACHER : MS BRIGID MURRAY
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL MALLOW, CO CORK
153 ELAINE SHANNON ST NESSAN'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOYLISH, LIMERICK
142 SHIRLEY MC MAHON
OUR LOCAL WATER CYCLE TEACHER: MR JAMES C MC CARTHY
LOCAL POLLUTION IN LIMERICK TEACHER: MR MICHAELO'DWYER
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH CO TYRONE
154 OWEN SMITH
CARMELITE COLLEGE MOATE, CO WESTMEATH
143 BARRY MOORE A SURVEY OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT
TEACHER: SR UNA KEARNEY
AN INVESTIGATION OF PEOPLES ATTITUDES TO FOOD ADDITIVES TEACHER : MS BRIGID MURRAY
ST NESSAN'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOYLISH, LIMERICK
144 PATRICK MULROONEY
ELECTRICITY WITHOUT POLLUTION TEACHER: MR MICHAELO'DWYER COLAISTE IOSAGAIN BAILE AN BHOTHAIR, BAILE ATHA CLIATH
145 AISLING NI BHRIAIN
EN VIRONMENTALAND SOCIAL SCIENCES INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION Stand No.
COIMHEAS AGUS COMHOIBRIU IDIR AN SEAN IS AN NUA-BAILE AN
LIMAVADY GRAMMAR SCHOOL DERRY
155 LUCINDA BUCHANAN
BHOTHAIR AGUS CILL AN ARDAIN TEACHER : SIOBHAN MAIRTIN, UASAL A WATER PURIFICATION KIT ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
146 MICHAELO ' CONNOR
TEACHER: MR LIAM P FORDE DUN LUGHAIDH CONVENT DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
156 ELLEN FEEHAN
SURVEY ON DUTCH ELM DISEASE TEACHER : REV DONALD J. COLLINS
A STUDY OF HYPERACTIVITY TEACHER: MS SIOBHAN GREER
MERCY CONVENT NEWTOWNSMITH, GALWAY
147 SHEILAO ' CONNOR
LORETO COLLEGE COLERAINE, CO DERRY
157 GARETHFORDE AN INVESTIGATION OF DRINKING AND DRIVING TEACHER : MS ANN WILKINSON DOUGLAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CO CORK
148 BRENDAN O'DRISCOLL
PROPOSALS FOR USAGE OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACES IN CORK CITY TEACHER : MR TOM O'HANLON STALOYSIUS SCHOOL CARRIGTWOHILL. CO CORK
149 INGRID O'GORMAN
BEEKEEPING, HONEY PRODUCTION AND MARKETING TEACHER : MS GORETTI FITZGERALD CHRISTIAN BROTHERS'TRAMORE CO WATERFORD
150 COLM PIERCY
A SURVEY OF BEACHED BIRDS ON TRAMORE BEACH TEACHER: MR DAMIEN FOLEY
A STUDY OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION TEAC HER: SR MAU RA/M R L P FO RD E
NEWMAN COLLEGE MERRION SQUARE, DUBLIN
158 KYNA HUSSEY
ECONOMICS OF DISPOSABLE LUGGAGE CASES IN AIRLINE OPERATION TEACHER : MR KEITH ROWE
159 DENISE RAFFERTY
DUN LUGHAIDH CONVENT DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
THE CASE FOR CLOSING SELLAFIELD TEACHER: MSSIOBHAN GREER SCOIL MHUIRE NEWPORT , CO TIPPERARY
160 DONAL RYAN
THE DECLINE OF THE PROTESTANT POPULATION OF A RURAL PARISH 151
CARITAS COLLEGE BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN
GILLIAN ROCHE
1786-1986 TEACHER : MS MARYT. RYAN
A STUDY OF THE VALIDITY OF MENTAL TELEPATHY TEACHER : MR PHILIP DOHENY
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161
Stand No.
WHYTE DERMOT
NENAGH VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CO TIPPERARY
170 YVONNE DORIS LAUREN O'FARRELLY SARAH GILL
THE EFFECTS OF THE MONEYPOINT POWER STATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MR LIAM FLANNERY
AN INVESTIGATION OF AIR QUALITY IN ENNIS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT TEACHER: MR MATT POWER
171
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ENNIS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CO CLARE
ANNE DALTON RACHAEL DAVIS BARRY WALSH
ARD SCOILE LA SALLE RAHENY, DUBLIN
TO ESTABLISH AN AWARENESS OF PUPILS TO BUY IRISH TEACHER : MR BRENDAN DOHENY
GROUP PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION Stand No.
163 LIAM ARMOUR CONOR MC LAUGHLIN
CBS SECONDARY SCHOOL BELFAST, ANTRIM
172 RACHELGILMER TERESA MURRAY SARAH O'SHEA
ST LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL RATHMINES. DUBLIN
TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF SHOCK TEACHER : MS E.N . FORTUNE
A STUDY OF U.S. TRIPS FROM BELFAST BY GROUPS OF CHILDREN TEACHER : BR MICHAEL CURRAN
164 CARA BAKER SONIA MURPHY
THE TERESIAN SCHOOL DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
RESEARCH INTO PEOPLES OPINIONS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY TEACHER : MS BRENDA HYNES
165 NIALLCARROLL PAUL RUSSELL
ST JOSEPH'S CBS DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH
POLLUTION IN THE BOYNE VALLEY TEACHER: MR THOMAS RYAN
166 ANNECOYLE MARIE STANLEY JASON NAUGHTON
LUCAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CO DUBLIN
DOES HAND SIZE REFLECT HAND USE? TEACHER : MR CHRIS DARBY 167 MOIRACREAN KATIE DUNNE FRANCES CROWLEY
ST BRIGID 'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
173 SHEILAGREENE ELVA GEANEY
LORETO ABBEY DALKEY, CO DUBLIN
ASTUDYOF EMIGRATION TRENDS IN IRISH SOCIETY TEACHER : MS ANGELA MAUME
174 SARAH HARTNETT BARBARA CROWE ADELE NAUGHTON
ARD SCOIL MUIRE CORBALLY, CO LIMERICK
TO EXAMINE THE HISTORY AND TRADITION OF BACON CURING IN LIMERICK TEACHER : TOMAS 0 DUIBHIR, UASAL
175 ALISON KANE LINDA KELLY
ARDSCOIL LA SALLE RAHENY, DUBLIN
C.I.E. FROM PAST TO PRESENT TEACHER: MR BRENDAN DOHENY
176 SINEADKAVANAGH ANNMARIE O'CONNOR
OUR LADY'S GROVE GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN
DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
IRISH CEREALS AND OUR CLIMATE
TEACHER : MS YVONNE HAYES
TEACHER : MR W.A . GARDINER
168 DAMIEN CUSSEN BARRY DUNNE MAIRIN WHELAN
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
177 PETERKEARNEY
DE LASALLE COLLEGE
SHANE GRIFFIN
WICKLOW
LIFE IN A STREAM - ITS FLORA AND FAUNA A STUDY OF COMMUTER HABITS IN WICKLOW TOWN TEACHER : MR THOMAS TYRRELL 169 SEAN DALY MICHAEL WARD DAVID CORR
STCOLM'S HIGH SCHOOL DUNMURRY, BELFAST
TEACHER : MR JOHN RYAN 178 JULIE KELLEHER AOIFE LARKIN ANNE- MARIE HENDRICK
LORETO HIGH SCHOOL BEAUFORT, RATHFARHAM DUBLIN
AN INVESTIGATION OF DEAFNESS ACID RAIN AND BASALT DUST
TEACHER : SR MARIE ROSE O'KANE TEACHER: MS GERALDINE CARVILLE
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Stand No.
199 MARIE COLEMAN CHRISTINE FORTUNE BETH BYRNE
HOLY FAITH CONVENT NEW ROSS, CO WEXFORD
LICHEN GROWTH IN THE LOCALITY COMPARED WITH OTHER AREAS TEAC HER: MS MARGARET O' N EI LL
200 JEAN CREAGH
ST MARY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL
MURIEL KOYCE
NEWPORT, CO TIPPERARY
TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DIABETES MELLITUS
209 LEONIE FORRISTAL MAIREAD FORRISTAL
STBRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
ATOMIC RADIATION TEACHER: MR W.A . GARDINER
211 DAVIDJACKSON FERGUS SHEIL
CHANEL COLLEGE COOLOCK, DUBLIN
CARING FOR SOCIETY TEACHER : FR LIAM DEATON
TEACHER : MS MAYRIE O ' MALLEY
201
MARIA DELANEY KATHY BRENNAN
OUR LADY OF MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL, DRIMNAGH DUBLIN
THE EXTENTAND EFFECT OF TEENAGE DRINKING IN OUR AREA TEACHER : MRTONY BURKE
202 SEAMUS FAIRTLOUGH DERMOT MURPHY
ST JOSEPH'S CBS DROGHEDA , CO LOUTH
A COMPARISON OF ASTHMA IN TEENAGE BOYS IN SELECTED IRISH TOWNS
212 CLIONAJUDGE SUSAN MC HUGH
MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED IN DUBLIN TODAY TEACHER: MS DANI MITCHELL
213 SANDRA KAVANAGH ANNA-MARIE GOODMAN
ST VINCENTS MERCY CONVENT DUNDALK , CO LOUTH
DRUG ABUSE TEACHER : MS KAY HENRY
TEACHER: MR MARK STEPHENSON
MERCY CONVENT BALLYMAHON,CO LONGFORD
203 ZELDA FARRELL MONICA FARRELL LOUISE ROONEY
SHANNON POLLUTION SURVEY TEACHER : MR JOHN O'LOUGHLIN 204 MECHELLE FAULKNER SHIRLEYO'BRIEN TRACEY EVE RITT
ST OLIVER'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH
214 EDMUNDKEARNS KIERAN ENNIS CHRISTOPHER MAGUIRE
CHANEL COLLEGE COOLOCK, DUBLIN
ISTHERE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RADIATION AND BAD WEATHER? TEACHER: FR LIAM DEATON 215 TRIONA LANGFORD PATRICIA O'HERLIHY ORLA O'BRIEN
URSULINE CONVENT BLACKROCK, CORK
ARE YOU SAFE FROM ALLERGIES?
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY IN DROGHEDA
TEACHER: N. BROWNLOW
TEACHER : MS MIRIAM HILLIARD
205 ALMA FEELEY SHEENA DWYER EITHNE O'BRIEN
LORETO CONVENT KILKENNY
IS ACID RAIN DESTROYING THE "MARBLE CITY"? TEACHER : MS HELEN RENEHAN
206 MAURICE FITZGERALD KIERAN KIRWAN
ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
216 RAYMOND LESLIE LIAM WYNNE
CONVENT OF MERCY BALLYMAHON , CO LONGFORD
TO DEMONSTRATE THE DANGER OF UNIVERSAL TREE CLEARING TEACHER : MR JOHN O'LOUGHLIN 217 YVONNE MAHER DEBORAH ROCHE NIAMH O'DONOVAN
MERCY CONVENT DUNGARVAN, CO WATERFORD
DAVID O'CONNOR DO WE BUY MORE FOREIGN FRUITAND VEGETABLES THAN IRISH? TEACHER : MR THOMAS BOLGER 207 CATHERINE FLEMING JACQUELINE GAFFNEY RITA BARRETT
CARITAS COLLEGE BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN
WILL THE NEW MOTORWAY EFFECT CHAPELIZOD? TEACHER : MR PHILIP DOHENY
208 FIONAFLYNN HILARY DONLON JACQUELINE HEALY
STJOSEPH'S SECONDARY SCHOOL ROCHFORTBRIDGE, CO WESTMEATH
TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT COLOUR HAS ON MOODS TEACHER: MR THOMAS COLLINS
218 DEIRDRE MC GRATH MARIE MC GRATH
ST VINCENTS SECONDARY SCHOOL DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
SHOULD THE AVERAGE TEENAGE DIETCARRYA GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING? TEACHER : MS SHEILA MURPHY
219 NESSAMOLLOY HELEN MC GRAIL
OUR LADY'S SCHOOL TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE TEACHER: MS EILEEN MC LOUGHLIN
BOGS- DIMINISHING RESOURCE TEACHER: MS MARY FALLON
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Stand No. ST DOMINIC'S COLLEGE CABRA, DUBLIN
220 PAULA MULHALL SUSAN WILLIAMS MAEVE KEARNEY
COLAISTE AN CHROI NAOFA CARRAIGH NA BHFEAR, CO CORCAI
230 CATHAL O' DONNELL MICHAEL PURTILL A SURVEY OF IRISH SOCIETY
TEACHER: MR JOHN DOYLE
DOESTHEWALKMAN DAMAGE HEARING? TEACHER : ALSUN NIC CIONNAITH, UAS
231
CLASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRALEE, CO KERRY
221 AMANDA MULLIGAN JENNIFER ENRIGHT GERALDINE NAUGHTON
LORETO CONVENT FERMOY, CO CORK
HELEN O'GRADY MARY REIDY KATHLEEN CARROLL
DO SCHOOL LEAVERS ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS? TEACHER : MR JOSEPH RALPH
A STUDY OF FABRICS TEACHER : MR MAURICEJ SEXTON
232 CAROLINE O'KANE MARY M U LLI N
URSULINE CONVENT THURLES, CO TIPPERARY
222 OSHEEN MURPHY LOUISE HOGAN SOILS OF WATERFORD
TEACHER: MS ANNE MOLONY
CAN PEAT EXTRACTION AND BOGLAND CONSERVATION BE COMBINED? TEACHER : MR TONY TREACY
THE RIVER BOYNE -ASSET OR ACID? TEACHER : MS ANNE FLYNN
MARGARETAYLWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHITEHALL DUBLIN
223 NOELEEN MURRAY SIOBHAN GERRARD
DOES STRESS AFFECT YOU?
THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN FOODS ON REFLEX ACTION TEACHER : MR LIAM P FORDE
ARD SCOIL MHUIRE CORBALLY, LIMERICK
ROAMING HORSES-THE MENACE OF OUR AREA TEACHER : TOMAS 0 DUIBH IR, UASAL DOMINICAN CONVENT BLACKROCK, CO DUBLIN
226 TINA NI LIONAIRD POLA DE BURCA
AN INVESTIGATION INTO ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE IRISH LANGUAGE TEACHER : P. MC CUMISKEY
THE EFFECTS OF POLLUTION ON A GLOBAL SCALE TEACHER : MS NICOLA HILLIARD
EDWARD PHELAN DARRAGH HAYDEN
MILLSTREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL CO CORK
235 CORMAC O'SULLIVAN BRYAN KELLY
THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF NORTH CORK COAL SEAMS TEACHER : MR DAVID THUILLIER MARGARETAYLWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHITEHALL DUBLIN
236 SIOBHAN O'SULLIVAN BERNADETTE O'SULLIVAN UNA MCGETTIGAN A STUDY OF DREAMS
TEACHER : MS D WALSH CARITAS COLLEGE BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN
237 EMER PURCELL SHARON MAHER NIAMH MURRAY
THE IMPACT OF MUSIC ON YOUNG PEOPLE TEACHER : MR PHILIP DOHENY
SANDYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL BALLSBRIDGE , DUBLIN
227 MARK NOLAN
STOLIVER'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH
234 NICOLA O ' REILLY MARTINA O'CONNOR
TEACHER : MS DENISE WALSH 225 BARBARA NEVILLE MUIREANN O'DWYER MAEVE O ' SHAUGHNESSY
LIMAVADY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CO DERRY
233 JOANNE O'KANE SHARON LYNCH
ST JOSEPH'S MERCY CONVENT NAVAN, CO MEATH
224 UNA MURRAY FRANCES WELDON
LORETO CONVENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL OMAG H, CO TYRON E
238 AISLING QUEALLY
MERCY CONVENT DUNGARVAN, CO WATERFORD
ORLA DEEVY CLODAGH MC DONALD
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TEACHER : MR DIARMUID SHIEL
HALLUCINATIONS- FACT OR FICTION? LORETO CONVENT WEXFORD
228 RUTH NOLAN AMANDA HEARNE
EACHER : MR THOMAS COLLINS CBS NENAGH, CO TIPPERARY
239 BARRY RYAN
THE SCIENCE OF SINUS
PHILIP FLANNERY WILLIAM TALBOT
TEACHER : MS MARY RIORDAN
HAS WARFARE SHAPED OUR LIVES?
ST MARY'S CBS DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH
29 ANTHONYO'BRIEN JOHN J COLLIER
EACHER : MR VINCENT KENNY 240
AN INVESTIGATION OF ASTROLOGY TEACHER : MR JAMES BRADY
LORETO ABBEY DALKEY, CO DUBLIN
SUSIE SHEIL KAREN O ' SULLIVAN A STUDY OF DREAMS
TEACHER : MR ROBERT DUNNE
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Stand No. 241
LORETO ABBEY DALKEY, CO DUBLIN
MARIA- LUISASISK JENNY O' HAGAN
A SURVEY OF ENTERTAINMENT PREFERENCES TEACHER: MR ROBERT DUNNE LORETO CONVENT FERMOY, CO CORK
242 SANDRA SPRATT FIONA KEATING MARY OUINN
ACID RAIN AND ITS POSSIBLE EFFECT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MR JOSEPH RALPH
243 AILBHETARRANT CAROLINE KEVILLE
LORETO CONVENT HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN
PUBLIC RESPONSE TO CHERNOBYL
ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
250 AILEEN CAREY SIOBHAN CANTWELL CLAIRE BARRON
YOUTHS MOST AVAILABLE DRUG -ALCOHOL TEACHER : MS MARY O ' RIORDAN CBS THURLES, CO TIPPERARY
251 JOHN COOKE DECLAN O'ROURKE DENIS RAYEL
NEWSPAPER READERSHIP IN THE THURLES AREA TEACHER : MR JAMES O'SHEA CONVENT OF MERCY BOYLE. CO ROSCOMMON
252 DENISE COSTELLO CATHERINA MCDERMOTTROE MARY O' DONOGHUE
TEACHER : MRS MARY TIERNEY FOOD AWARENESS TEACHER : MS PATRICIA CULLEN ST LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL RATHMINES, DUBLIN
244 SHARON WALL SARAH PLANT LISETTE DORAN
INNER CITY VERSUS OUTER CITY POLLUTION TEACHER : MS SYLVIA BROWN
245 KAREN WHITE CLARE BYRNE
ST MAC DARAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN
DO WE NEED FOOD ADDITIVES? TEACHER : MS JACINTA JONES
246 KAREN WHITAKER ELENOR MASTERSON
THE TERESIAN SCHOOL DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
WOMEN SMOKING -THE MODERN PLAGUE? TEACHER : MS BRENDA HYNES
247 GARY YALLOWAY JOSEPH DALY
BELVEDERE COLLEGE GREAT DENMARK STREET, DUBLIN
TO ESTABLISH THE MOST SUITABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR PLANT GROWTH TEACHER : MR PETER BURKE
LORETO ABBEY GOREY, CO WEXFORD
253 JACINTA DEMPSEY MI RIAM WINTERS
AGRICULTURAL LAND USE AND SOIL TYPES IN WEXFORD TEACHER : MS U O' KEEFFE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH CO TYRONE
254 DAVID DILLON JOSEPH BROGAN KEVIN GRIMES
ARE RATES OF REACTION AFFECTED BY ALCOHOL? TEACHER : MS MARY MC GUINNESS CBS DUNDALK, GO LOUTH
255 DIARMUID DULLAGHAN SEAMUS CARROLL CONOR LOGAN
EFFECTS OF LACK OF SLEEP ON LOGIC AND MEMORY PROCESSES TEACHER: MR PADRAIG HAMILL PRESENTATION CONVENT WARRENMOUNT, DUBLIN
256 TRACY ELLIOTT LISA TINLEY
AN INVESTIGATION OF ATTITUDES TO SPACE EXPLORATION TEACHER : MS AN NA MAGUIRE CLASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRALEE, CO KERRY
257 GARRY FERNANE MATTHEW LACEY BRIAN HOBBERT
EN VIRONMENTALAND SOCIAL SCIENCES
A STUDY OF FLOODING IN TRALEE TEACHER : MR MAURICE SEXTON
GROUP PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION Stand No.
248 MARYBROWNE NUALA ROCHE
LORETO CONVENT KILKENNY
WESLEYCOLLEGE BALLINTEER, DUBLIN
258 SALLY-ANNE FISHER CLAIRE JACKSON FIONA JACKSON A STUDY OF TELEPATHY BETWEEN TWINS
TEACHER: MR ROBERT KERR
ALCOHOL -JUST RIGHT FOR ENJOYMENT? TEACHER : MS HELEN RENEHAN GRANGE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CO SLIGO
249 RODNEYCADDEN MARTIN P. DOLAN RAYMOND MC SHARRY
COASTAL EROSION -A COSTLY BUSINESS TEACHER : MR EAMONN TOLAN
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LORETO HIGH SCHOOL BEAUFORT, RATHFARNHAM DUBLIN
259 ALISON FITZGERALD JOSEPHINE HEFFERNAN
ARE YOU FILLING YOUR TEETH WITH SUGAR? TEACHER : MS THERESE MOORE
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Stand No. ST MARK'S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BLESSINGTON. CO WICKLOW
260 DEI RDRE GROGAN CATHERINE FISHER
271
ROSARY COLLEGE SPRINGDALE ROAD, RAHENY DUBLIN
ELIZABETH O 'BRIEN PATRICIA MONAHAN
IS RADIATION AS BAD AS IT SEEMS? TEACHER: MR PATRICK CORCORAN
AN INVESTIGATION OF POLLUTION LEVELS IN DUBLIN BAY TEACHER : MS ANGELA BURY
MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
261 SUSAN KELLY BRONAGH KELLEHER
THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE TEACHER : MS ANNE MARIE MEE
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
262 NOELKILLEEN
ATH ENRY, CO GALWAY
JOHN WILLIAMS
THE POTENTIAL FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN ATHENRY TEACHER : MRSEAMAS HYNES
PATRICIAN ACADEMY MALLOW . CO CORK
272 LAURENCE O ' KEEFFE TREVOR MURPHY PATRICK O ' CONNOR
SMOKING AND DRINKING IN THE LEISURE ACTIVITIES OF YOUTH TEACHER : MR MICHAELO'LEARY DOUGLAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORK
273 CIARAN O'NEILL FERGAL MC CANN A STUDY ON ACID RAIN IN DOUGLAS
TEACHER: MR TOM O'HANLON
DE LASALLE COLLEGE DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
264 JOHN MC KEEVER CONOR MORGAN MEL ROGERS
LORETO CONVENT FERMOY, CO CORK
274 NIAMH QUIRKE PAULI NE O'KEEFFE
MAKING USE OF CHEMIC.^L WASTE TEACHER : MR JACK BRANIGAN CHRISTIAN BROTHERS'GRAMMAR SCHOOL,OMAGH COTYRONE
265 SEAN MAC NAMEE EAMON DUNCAN
EFFECT OF SILAGE EFFLUENT ON THE ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MS MARY MC GUINNESS
266 CYRIL MEEHAN LEO KENNEDY
ST PAUL'S COLLEGE SYBIL HILL. RAHENY DUBLIN
TYPES OF HEATING FUEL USED BY HOUSEHOLDERS IN NORTH DUBLIN TEACHER : MS CLAIRE RUSSELL
CURRENT ATTITUDES TO THE IRISH LANGUAGE IN FERMOY TEACHER : MR JOE RALPH DUNDRUM VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DUBLIN
275 RICHARDTOBIN ELAINE WADE CATHY FITZSIMONS
POSITIVE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE FLOODING OF THE RIVER DODDER TEACHER: MR DAVID BYRNE LORETOCONVENT WEXFORD
276 ORLAITHTUNNEY FIONA O'NEILL RADIATION LEVELS IN WEXFORD SOILS
TEACHER: MS MARY RIORDAN ST MARYS HIGH SCHOOL LIMAVADY. CO DERRY
267 CARMEL MOORE ELAINE MC AULEY GERARD MC MANUS
RADIOACTIVITY IN THE ROSSES GRANITE COMPLEX OF CO DONEGAL TEACHER : MR JOHN MC CLOSKEY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ABBEYFEALE, CO LIMERICK
268 LIAM MURPHY GERARD O'CONNOR
THE EFFECTS OFGAMBLI NG ON YOUTH TEACHER : MS MARIAN MADIGAN ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
269 MAEVE MURPHY BRONAGH BRADY ABINA CREAN
PEDESTRIANISATION OF KILKENNY STREETS TEACHER : MS MARIE KELLY SCOILMHUIRE THURLES, CO TIPPERARY
270 MARIE LOUISE NOLAN VIVIENNE DOYLE
GROUND WATER RELATING TO DIFFERENT ROCK FORMATIONS AND SURROUNDING AREAS TEACHER : MR FERGAL DALY
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BIOLOGICAL & ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Stand No.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
287 MARY O'HAGAN
ST MARK'S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BLESSINGTON, CO WICKLOW
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION TULIP BULBS-SIZE AND ORIENTATION Stand No.
TEACHER : MR F SHANAHAN
DOUGLAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORK
277 MARK ANDREWS
288 ANDREW SHORT
ST DAVID'S SECONDARY SCHOOL GREYSTONES , CO WICKLOW
MUD LIFE IN FOUNTAINSTOWN TEACHER : MR TOM O'HANLON
A STUDY OF THE THREE TROUTS STREAM TEACHER: MS MARYO ' SULLIVAN
278 KATHERINECORLEY
ST DAVID'S SECONDARY SCHOOL GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW
289 DAVID WILSON
ST BRENDAN'S CBS BRAY . WICKLOW
ASTHMATICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MS MARY O ' SULLI VAN
HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO 10K RUNNERS LOSE? TEACHER : MR SAMUEL HAMILL
279 GERARD DONOGHUE
KNOCKBEG COLLEGE CARLOW
IOL OGICAL SCIENCES THE STUDY OF THE GREENLAND WHITE FRONTED GOOSE TEACHER: MR TOM MORAN
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION
280 CLAIRE GILES
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS ROAD, BELFAST
Stand No.
290 MARTIN BRADY
SANDYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN
VITAMIN C CONTENT OF FRUIT JUICES TEACHER : MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
81 AENGUS HALLINAN
FIRHOUSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
A COMPARISON OF THE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS OF VERTEBRATES AND INVERTEBRATES TEACHER E. MOORKENS 282 NICOLA HARKIN
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS ROAD, BELFAST
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF DRINKS ON THE RATE OF TOOTH DECAY TEACHER : MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
SOILS-ACIDIC VERSUS ALKALINE TEACHER : MS HELENA CATHCART
291 MARK BRENNEN
COLERINE BOYS SCHOOL CO DERRY
A SURVEY OF CEPAEA NEMORALIS ON PORTRUSH AND PORTSTEWART STRANDS TEACHER : J. CAMPBELL / N. GIBSON
292 DELIACONLON
MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
A STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN APHIDS AND ANTS
283 PAULAKEARNEY
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS RD, BELFAST
TEACHER: MS ANNE MARIE MEE
293 LIACONNOLLY
BALLINTEER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DUBLIN
MILKAND THE SOURING PROCESS TEACHER: MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
GARLIC - PUNGENT FACTS AND/OR FANTASY FICTION
284 FIONA LYNCH
RATH DOWN SCHOOL GLENAGEARY, CO DUBLIN
TEACHER : MS EIMEAR FITZGERALD
294 ALAN DALTON
ST PAUL'S COLLEGE SYBIL HILL. RAHENY DUBLIN
HEART DISEASE TEACHER: MS KATHLEEN KELLY
ALEXANDRA COLLEGE MILLTOWN, DUBLIN
285 AN NAGH MI NCH IN
LITTLE TERNS-STUDIED AND PROTECTED ON THE BREEDING SITE TEACHER : MS CLAIRE RUSSELL
295 CONOR GORMLEY
A STUDY OF GOBIES
BUSH POST PRIMARY SCHOOL DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
TEACHER: MS DOROTHY ROBBIE COLAISTE IOSAGAIN 286 LEAN NI CHUILLEANAIN BOTHAR STIGH LORGAN, BAILE AN BHOTHAIR CO ATHA CLIATH MERULIUS LACRYMANS AGUS CONAS E A LEIGHEAS TEACHER : MS SIOBHAN MAIRTIN
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A BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RIVER FLURRY TEACHER : MR PETER GREALIS
296 JOANNE HOLLOWAY
LIMAVADY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CO DERRY
CAN MUSSELS BE FARMED COMMERCIALLY IN THE FOYLE ESTUARY? TEACHER : MR LIAM P FORDE
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Stand No.
ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
297 FRANK ISDELL
THE EFFECTS OF ELECTROSTATICS ON PLANTS TEACHER : REV DONALD J. COLLINS
Stand No. 309 HILARY PARKER
DUN LUGHAIDH CONVENT DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
AN ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF RAVENSDALE FOREST PARK CO LOUTH TEACHER: MS SHEILA MURPHY
298 MARTINAKEATY
LORETO HIGH SCHOOL BEAUFORT, RATHFARNHAM DUBLIN
HOW SAFE ARE HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS TEACHER : MS ELIZABETH RICHARDSON ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
299 JOHN MAGUIRE
TO INVESTIGATE THE MILK YIELD OF PEDIGREE FRESIAN COWS TEACHER : REV DONALD J. COLLINS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CASTLEPOLLARD, CO WESTMEATH
300 ALAN MASTERSON
THE EFFECT OF POLLUTION ON THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF LOUGH
310 JEAN PETERS
ST LEO'S COLLEGE CARLOW
BLOOD GROUPS- THE SAME THE WORLD OVER? TEACHER: MS MARY HARKINS 311 DERMOTSMYTH
ABBEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL NEWRY, CO DOWN
SENSIBLE FOOD HABITS- DO THEY DEVELOP NATURALLY? TEACHER: DR S MAC AN T-SAOIR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION
SHEELIN TEACHER: MS CHRISTINE MC NAMEE
Stand No.
312 JANE BYRNE
OUR LADY OF MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL, DRIMNAGH DUBLIN
DUNDALK GRAMMAR SCHOOL CO LOUTH
302 RODDY MC OUAID
A COCKLE SURVEY OF DUNDALK BAY
METHANE GAS ENERGYOFTHE FUTURE? TEACHER : MS STEPHANIE MOLLOY ST NESSAN'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOYLISH, LIMERICK
303 JERRY MULROONEY
CHLOROPHYLL IN PLANTS TEACHER : MS JOAN AHERNE STMARYS MERCY CONVENT BALLINA, CO MAYO
304 GEMMAO ' BOYLE
FISH CONCENTRATIONS IN LOUGH CONN TEACHER: MR KIERAN PCOEN SCOIL MHUIRE TRIM, CO MEATH
305 SYLVIA O'HALLORAN
ZONATION OF LICHENS ON TREE TRUNKS I N RATHMOLYON CO MEATH TEACHER : MS MARION BRENNAN
ST MARY'S SECONDARYSCHOOL NEWPORT, CO TIPPERARY
306 DEIRDRE O'KEEFFE
MICROBES IN MILK TEACHER: MR MICHEAL MURPHY PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL WEXFORD
307 CIARA O' SULLIVAN
THE IMPORTANCE OF DIETARY FIBRE IN OUR DIET TEACHER : MS GERALDINE SCANLAN MARIAN COLLEGE BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN
308 SIMEON OWENS
HOW CLEAN ARE OUR HANDS-A MICROBIAL STUDY TEACHER : MR PAUL MEANY
TEACHER : MR TONY BURKE 313 JOHN CREGGY
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CASTLEPOLLARD, CO WESTMEATH
SOIL TREATMENT- NATURAL VERSUS ARTIFICIAL TEACHER : MS CHRISTINE MC NAMEE 314 BEBHINN DUNNE
ST MARY'S COLLEGE MOUNTMELLICK, CO LAOIS
AN INDEPTH STUDY OF THE RIVER BARROW ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MRO'LOUGHLIN/MR HOGAN 315 LEONA FARRINGTON
ST MARK'S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BLESSINGTON, CO WICKLOW
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY AND TOXICITY LIMITS IN SEED IMBIBITION TEACHER : MR F. SHANAHAN 316 MARIAN GORMLEY
LORETO CONVENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL OMAGH, CO TYRONE
FERTILIZERS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE RATE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS TEACHER : MRTONYTREACY 317 GERARDJACKSON
ST MARYS COLLEGE DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
GROWTH PATTERNS AMONG SOCIETY FINCHES TEACHER : MR THOMAS DOHERTY 318 SIOBHAN LANIGAN - O'KEEFFE
NAVAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CO MEATH
AN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDYOF THE INHABITANTS DEPENDENTON THE IRISH OAK
TEACHER : MS EVELYN O'DONNELL 48
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Stand No. Stand No. ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE ARMAGH
319 MICHAEL MCCANN
SOIL SALINITY AND SUCCULENT PLANT DISTRIBUTION TEACHER : MR SEAN FINNEGAN
320 GERALD MC DONALD
ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE ARMAGH
HYDROTROPISM IN SEED RADICLES TEACHER : MR SEAN FINNEGAN
321 JOHANNA MC GOWAN
URSULINE COLLEGE SLIGO
THE G I L LAROO
328 AMANDA BYRNE CARMEL BRENNAN
LORETOABBEY GOREY, CO WEXFORD
A STUDY OF MICRO-ORGANISMS TEACHER : MS U O ' KEEFFE 329 DERMOTBYRNE DANIEL WHELEHAN BRENDAN TERRY
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
HOMOEPATHY AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE TEACHER : MR PATRICK RIORDAN
330 GARRETTCASSIDY JAMES FOLEY
COLAISTE PHADRAIG LUCAN, CO DUBLIN
WHAT ARE DUBLIN PEOPLE EATING? TEACHER: MS ANNE M . CASHELL
322 MICHAELMCGRATH
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL MOHILL, CO LEITRIM
TEACHER: MR MICHAELCLERKIN
331 SANDRA CHARITY SHEILA CURLEY
DUNDALK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CO LOUTH
MARY MCHUGH AN INDEPTH STUDY OF LYMNAEA TRUNCATULA TEACHER : MR MICHAEL MAC GRATH
CAN VITAMIN C PREVENT DISEASE? TEACHER : MS SUSAN MC GOVERN
323 SHELLIN MC KEAGNEY
ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE ARMAGH
THE EFFECT OF HORMONES ON CALLUS DIFFERENTIATION TEACHER : MR SEAN FINNEGAN
332 WAYNECOLLINS FRANCIS CAROLAN JIM REILLY
ST JOSEPH'S CBS DROGHEDA , CO LOUTH
FUNGI IN WOOD PLANTS AND LIVING ORGANISMS 324 RACHEL MC KENNA
TEACHER: MR THOMAS RYAN
CABINTEELYCOMMUNITY SCHOOL CO DUBLIN
HOW THE VELOCITY OF THE WATER AFFECTS RIVER LIFE TEACHER : MS CORA FOX
333 CAROLINE COONEY FELICITY FARRELL GERALDINE BARDON
ST JOSEPH'S SECONDARY SCHOOL ROCHFORTBRIDGE, CO WESTMEATH
THE POTATOE IN OUR DIET TEACHER : MS MARY FALLON
334 KATHYCURRAN KARENANNE WHITEHEAD
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS ROAD, BELFAST
THE GROWTH OF MEMORY FROM EARLY YEARS TO ADULTHOOD TEACHER : MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN
GROUP PROJECTS JUNIOR SECTION
335 JENNIFER DAY JEAN GOODSON
Stand No.
325 SHIRLEYBEHAN AUDREY MOHAN
ROSARY COLLEGE SPRINGDALE ROAD, RAHENY DUBLIN
GROWTH ANALYSIS ON LEGUMES TEACHER: MS ANGELA BURY
326 STEPHEN BEHAN KEVIN CORSCADDEN
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE CO WICKLOW
VITAMIN C AND ORANGE JUICES TEACHER: MSANN FOGARTY
ST MARY'S HOLY FAITH CONVENT GLASNEVIN, DUBLIN
ARE FOOD ADDITIVES HARMFUL OR BENEFICIAL? TEACHER : MS DENISE KENNEDY 336 KAREN DOYLE CAROLINE MURPHY BERNADETTE KENNEDY
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BORRIS , CO CARLOW
TO EXTRACT DYES FROM FRUITAND VEGETABLES TEACHER: MR DECLAN FINLAYSON
337 JOHN DUNNE KEVIN DALY
BELVEDERE COLLEGE GREAT DENMARK STREET , DUBLIN
PETER FITZGERALD 327 DENIS BUTLER RUAN O CRUALAOICH DON NC HAO FOGH LU
CLASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRALEE, CO KERRY
THE ECOLOGYOFTHE PHOENIX PARK TEACHER : MR PATRICK O'HANLON
ECOLOGY OF THE NATTERJACK TOAD TEACHER : MR MAURICE J SEXTON
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Stand No.
Stand No. ST MARY'S HOLY FAITH CONVENT GLASNEVIN . DUBLIN
338 LISA FIELDS ANGELA GALLAGHER ECOLOGY OF THE TOLKA RIVER
TEACHER: MS DENISE KENNEDY
348 SIOBHAN LOUGHMAN MICHELLE MACMAHON LINDA HAYDEN
MARGARET ALYWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WHITEHALL DUBLIN
A STUDY OF INSECTS TEACHER : MS DENISE WALSH
LORETO HIGH SCHOOL BEAUFORT , RATHFARNHAM DUBLIN
339 SIAN HARPER ELIZABETH JONES TARA FOLEY A STUDY OF TOOTH DECAY
TEACHER : SR MARIE ROSE O'KANE LORETO CONVENT WEXFORD
340 NOELEEN HARTIGAN EMILY MAHER AIDEEN KAVANAGH
ARE ARTIFICAL SWEETENERS BENEFICIAL? TEACHER : MS MARY RIORDAN
349 JAMES MARTIN DERMOT MC DONNELL IAN MC DONNELL
ST JOSEPH'S CBS DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH
A LOCAL REMEDY-THE "COMFORTING PLANT" TEACHER: MR MARK STEPHENSON 350 OWEN MAXWELL ANNETTE BYRNE JOYCE BYRNE
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
FOOD PREFERENCES OF GARDEN BIRDS TEACHER: MR PATRICK MAHER
LORETO HIGH SCHOOL BEAUFORT, RATHFARNHAM DUBLIN
341 BRONAGH HEGARTY DEBORAH HANNIGAN
TO STUDYTHE PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF HAIR TEACHER : SR MARIE ROSE O'KANE STBRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
342 ANNETTE HICKEY GRAINNE POWER WARTS -EXPERIMENTS AND CURES
TEACHER: MR W.A. GARDINER WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
343 SUZANN KAVANAGH BELINDA VICKERS MICHELLE KEARNEY
TEACHER: MR THOMASTYRRELL SACRED HEART CONVENT MOUNT ANVILLE, GOATSTOWN DUBLIN
ALLERGIES TO FOODS TEACHER : MS MARION HAYES SACRED HEART CONVENT MOUNT ANVILLE, GOATSTOWN DUBLIN
345 MARTINAKENNY CAROLINE CUMMINS TARA O'GRADY
STCOLM'S HIGH SCHOOL DUNMURRY, BELFAST
TO MONITOR THE FAUNA OF THE SCHOOL POND TEACHER : MS ANN MARRION 352 BERNADETTE MC TAGGART ROISIN O'HARA SHEENACARTEN
ST MARYS HIGH SCHOOL LIMAVADY, CO DERRY
AN INVESTIGATION OF AUTUMN LEAF COLOUR TEACHER : MR JOHN MC CLOSKEY 353 TARAMILLS CAROLYN MC GOVERN EMER O 'LOGHLIN
IS WICKLOW'S SEAFRONT POLLUTED?
344 UNA KENNEDY RUTH MC CARTHY
351 STEPHEN MC ALOON G. MC CREA KEVIN DONNELLY
THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PRODUCTS ON HAIR TEACHER : MS EVELYN NEYLON
LORETO ABBEY DALKEY,CO DUBLIN
TO FIND OUT THE EFFECTS OF LACK OF SLEEP TEACHER : MS JEAN O'TOOLE 354 PAUDIE O' CONNOR MARTIN O'KEEFFE DAVID SINNOTT
ST PETER'S COLLEGE WEXFORD
MUSHROOM COMPOST AS A FERTILIZER TEACHER: MR JOHN DUNBAR 355 MARTHA O'HAGAN ANNABYRNE KERRI O'CONNELL
LORETO ABBEY DALKEY, GO DUBLIN
EXPLORING MICROORGANISMS TEACHER: MSA MAUME
ST BRIGID 'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
346 AINE LAHART ANGELA HOLDEN EMER O'BRIEN A STUDY OF FOOD ALLERGIES
TEACHER: MR W AGARDINER
ARD SCOIL LA SALLE RAHENY, DUBLIN
347 NOEL LENNON NEIL MURPHY COLM MALLON
TO EXAMINE THE TI NY ANIMAL LIFE ON MAN TEACHER : MR DAVID MC BRIDE
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356 AISLING O' KANE KATHRYN BALL
ST DOMINIC'S HIGH SCHOOL FALLS ROAD, BELFAST
HOW EFFECTIVE ARE DISINFECTANTS? TEACHER: MR JOE MC LAUGHLIN 357 ELIZABETH O'MAHONY VALERIE KENNEDY AUDREY BUTLER LLOYD
URSULINE CONVENT THURLES, GO TIPPERARY
IS BUTTER SECOND NATURE TO US? TEACHER: MSANNE MOLONY
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Stand No.
Stand No.
358 MARYO'NEILL FRANCES MC EVOY ITA RYAN
ST BRIGID 'S COLLEGE CALLAN,CO KILKENNY
367 MICHAELCANNING GERALD LANE
ST MARY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWPORT, CO TIPPERARY
JOHN MC GANN
SURVIVAL OF FUNGI AND MOULDS TEACHER: MR W AGARDINER
359 VERONAO'SHEA CLAIRE BRENNAN
ST BRIGID 'S COLLEGE CALLAN,CO KILKENNY
ARE OUR FAVOURITE FOODS HARMFUL? TEACHER: MR W.A . GARDINER
360 JENNYREDMOND VIRGINIA NASH
ST DAVID'S SECONDARY SCHOOL GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW
ANIMAL LIFE ON GREYSTONES SEA-SHORE TEACHER : MS MARY O'SULLIVAN 361 VANESSA RYAN A NTON IA O ' KEE FFE JENNIFER KENNEDY
SACRED HEART CONVENT MOUNTANVILLE, GOATSTOWN DUBLIN
LIGHT RESPONSES IN SEEDLINGS
368 ROBERTCHAPPLE MICHAEL KEANE
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ATHENRY,CO GALWAY
IS THE BADGER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF TB? TEACHER: MR SEAMAS HYNES
369 MARYCHURCHARD RACHEL GREENE
OUR LADY OF MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL, DRIMNAGH DUBLIN
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF FOOD ADDITIVES TEACHER : MR TONY BURKE
370 SUSAN CLANCY SINEAD NI FHLANAGAIN
DOMINICAN COLLEGE MUCKROSS PARK, DONNYBROOK DUBLIN
SMALL CREATURES IN THE GARDEN TEACHER: MS EVELYN NEYLON
362 BRENDAN SHEEHY LORETTO G ROGA N
STJOSEPH'S SECONDARY SCHOOL ROCHFORDBRIDGE, CO WESTMEATH
A STUDY OF ANTS TEACHER: MS MARY FALLON 363 ALISON SHERRY CATHERINE SMITH MOYA RYAN
MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
EXTRACTION OF PIGMENTS FROM PLANTS ASACID BASE INDICATORS TEACHER : MS FIONA GILMARTIN 364 SORCHA WALSH ANITA O ' HALLORAN ELAINE RAGGETT
ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
FACTORS AFFECTING THE GERMINATION OF PEAS TEACHER : MS DANI MITCHELL
371 ELAINE COBURN CAROLINE MC NAMARA A STUDY OF CANCER
372 BREDACROKE MAURA COMMINS A STUDY OF BEES
373 RORYCUNNINGHAM BARRY MC LAUGHLIN
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH CO TYRONE
PAPER MADE FROM LOCAL RESOURCES TEACHER: MR W.A . GARDINER
365 ANDREW WOODCOCK MARTIN MC CREESH
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
A STUDY OF INSECT DIVERSITY IN THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT TEACHER : MS SILE PRENDERGAST
RADIATION IN MILK
374 JULIE CURRAN MARY MADDEN EVELYN MC GRORY INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH CAUSED BY FIRE TEACHER: DR PATRICK SHEVLIN 375 ANN DAVIS ANYA SMYTH SUSANNAH KINGSTON
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE SECTION
PLASTICS -THE UNKNOWN PLANT KILLER? TEACHER : MRS YVONNE DEEGAN
Stand No. 366 GADDO BENEDETTI JEREMY HUGHES KILLIAN MAGEE
ST BENILDUS COLLEGE KILMACUD, DUBLIN
THE SOCIAL LIFE OF AN ANT COLONY TEACHER : MR CHRISTOPHER NOONAN
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376 FIONA DAVIS CRIONA ENNIS BRID CASEY
ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT OF MERCY ROCHFORTBRIDGE, CO WESTMEATH
CRISPS -GOOD OR BAD?
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Stand No. Stand No. 377 SUSAN DONAGHY SUZANNE D 'ARCY ANNE - MARIE FLETCHER
ST LEO'S COLLEGE CARLOW
387 CAOIMHE LEAHY EMMA MC AULEY SHELL SHOCKED SOIL?
A STUDY OF CAFFEINE AS A-STIMULANT TEACHER : MS RUTH FEENEY 378 ALICE DOYLE LISA DUNPHY SINEAD FORTUNE
PRESENTATION COLLEGE WEXFORD
ARE WE EATING MORE ADDITIVES THAN FOOD? TEACHER : MS GERALDINE SCANLAN
379 CLARE GATELY SUSIE KELLY
LORETO CONVENT WEXFORD
TO DETERMINE WHICH SEX HAS THE BETTER SENSE OF SMELL TEACHER : MS LOUISE MURPHY 380 CAROLINE GARDINER CLARE BURKE MICHELE MAGRANE
OUR LADY'S SCHOOL TERENURE. DUBLIN
388 CLARE MAURER GERALDINE MURPHY TO INVESTIGATE PASTEURISED AND UNPASTEURISED CHEESES TEACHER : MS CLIONA DODGE
389 RONAN HEALY SHANE MC ALLISTER FAST FOOD - IS IT JUNK FOOD? TEACHER: MS DEIRDRE COLEMAN
390 BRENDA MC CANN KAREN LARKIN SINEAD O'TOOLE TO INVESTIGATE THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF APPLES TEACHER : MS SYLVIA BROWN
IS DRINKING WATER BETTER THAN COKE? TEACHER : MS P MC GEOWN 381
KIERAN HIGGINS DAVID CLARK JOSEPH MORAN
DAVITTCOLLEGE CASTLEBAR, CO MAYO
391 CIARA MC DONNELL LORRAINE CALLAN SUSAN CALLAN IF THERE ANY REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TINNED AND FRESH FRUIT? TEACHER : MS SANDRA FEE
A BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER QUALITY OF CASTLEBAR RIVER TEACHER: MR NICHOLASO'KELLY 382 RENE DUIGNAN ANDREW HORAN IRWIN JONES
CHANEL COLLEGE COOLOCK, DUBLIN
392 ORLAITH MC GOURTY DEIRDRE GLEESON
ST MARY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWPORT, CO TIPPERARY
AN INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ECOLOGYOF KILMASTULLA RIVER TEACHER : MS MAYRIE O ' MALLEY
AN INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE TEACHER : FR LIAM DEATON 383 SIOBHAN KEANE CAROLINE FELTZ MARGARET MORRISSEY
URSULINE CONVENT THURLES, CO TIPPERARY
393 MARION MULVEY LORRAINE MURTAGH SHIRLEY CURRAN THE OPTIMUM THICKNESS OF GLASS FOR USE IN A SLIDE FOR A MICROSCOPE
ASTHMATICS AND ADDITIVES TEACHER: MSANNE MOLONY
384 MAEVE KELLY KARINA DORAN
PEMBROKE COLLEGE BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN
TO ANALYSE MATERIAL GATHERED ABOVE THE RING IN THE RINGED TREE
394 CIARA MUNDOW TARA MURPHY TANYA MURPHY A STUDY OF ACID RAIN AND POLLUTION ON LICHENS TEACHER : N BROWNLOW
TEACHER : MRS YVONNE DEEGAN 385 CIARA KING HELEN MC STAY TARA MC NICHOLAS
CABINTEELY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DUBLIN
395 ELAINE MURPHY SARAH CASSIDY A STUDY OF ONISCU ASELLUS AND PORCELLIO SCABER TEACHER : MS CATHERINE MAC MAHON
LIFE IN KILBOGGET STREAM TEACHER : MS CO RA FOX 386 RHONA LAMBE SUSAN SMYTH CONOR MEADE
FIRHOUSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
396 NICOLA MURPHY SARAH O'DONOGHOE ORLA DONEGAN TO STUDY BACTERIA AND ITS EFFECT ON HUMANS TEACHER : MS UNA O'KEEFFE
A WATER STUDY TEACHER : MS ELEANOR O'BRIEN
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Stand No.
Stand No . 397 SORCHA NI MHONACHAIN CORDELIA NIC FHEARRAIGH
POBALSCOILGHOATHDOBHAIR DOIRI BEAGA, LEITIR CEANAINN CO DH UN NA NGALL
STAIDEAR AR GHNATHOGAI DHA ABHAINN I MO CHEANTAR TEACHER : MICHAEL0 GIOBUIN, UASAL
398 COLIN O'BRIEN CHRISTOPHER O'MAHONY
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
THE DISTRIBUTION OF COLLEMBOLA SPECIES IN LEAF LITTERS TEACHER : MR MICHAEL LOUGHLIN 399 FIONAO'BRIEN MICHELLE ALLEN MARY NEW
ST MARY'S COLLEGE ARKLOW, CO WICKLOW
408 JENNIFERTULLY ANGELADONNELLY LISA THOMAS
OUR LADY OF MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL,DRIMNAGH DUBLIN
EFFECTS OF MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE ON ANIMALS TEACHER : MR TONY BURKE
409 JOHANNA WHELEHAN FIONA FARRELL
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
IDENTIFICATION OF ANIMALS IN LEAF LITTER TEACHER: MR MICHAEL LOUGHLIN
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP PROJECTS SENIOR SECTION
PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL FROM WASTE WOOD TEACHER : MS KATE O'TOOLE
400 SARAH O'BRIEN JEAN BARRY
URSULINE CONVENT BLACKROCK, CORK
Stand No. 410 JOANNE BANNON SONYA MURPHY SIOBHAN D'ARCY
URSULINE CONVENT THURLES, CO TIPPERARY
FIONA KEARNEY THE VALUE OF DREDGING SEAWEED-THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE?
TEACHER : MS EVELYN CLEARY TEACHER : MS ANNE HEALY
401 FIONNUALAO ' CONNELL ALISON SCOTT
LORETO CONVENT WEXFORD
411 FIONACAMPBELL ROISIN BREEN
LORETO CONVENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL OMAGH. CO TYRONE
A STUDY OF FOOT ODOUR LOW FAT FOODS-ARE WE BEING FOOLED? TEACHER : MS MARY RIORDAN
402 GRACEO' CONNOR SINEAD FINN
URSULINE CONVENT TH URLES, CO TIPPERARY
EIMEAR O'GRADY
TEACHER : MRTONYTREACY
412 FIONNUALACAROLAN BREDA CUNNINGHAM
ST LOUIS CONVENT CARRICKMACROSS , CO MONAGHAN
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AQUATIC LIFE IN TWO CONTRASTING LAKES TEACHER : MS KATHLEEN SMYTH
WHOLE CROP FRACTIONATION TEACHER: MS ANNE MOLONY
403 DARRAGH O'SHEA ALAN O'SHEA
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL KILLORGLIN, CO KERRY
413 ALISON DOHERTY LORRAINE DUFFY SHARON GREGORY
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
KEVIN O'SHEA A STUDY OF THE GREATER BUTTERWORT TEACHER : MR BRENDAN O'DONOGHUE 404 MARGARET O'SHEA REBECCA O' CALLAGHAN SARAH CANNON
SANDYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL DUBLIN
A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISINFECTANTS TEACHER : MS HELENA CATHCART
406 HEATHER SPIRTOS RHONA SHERRY
ST NESSAN'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOYLISH, LIMERICK
A COMPARISON OF THE CELLULASE ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS GASTROPODS TEACHER : MR MICHAEL LOUGHLIN
414 SIOBHAN DOHERTY N IC OLA COFF EY
WICKLOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WICKLOW
KAREN MULLEN THE ROLE OF THE BLATTIDAE IN THE SPREAD OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPH AUREUS TEACHER: MR MICHAEL LOUGHLIN 415 TIMMYDOOLEY CIAN MC LYSAGHT PAUL BUGLER
SCARIFF COMMUNITY COLLEGE CO CLARE
WILD PLANTS FOR DOMESTIC USE TEACHER : MRDONALDO'BYRNE
407 MARYSWEETMAN VALERIE SIMMONS
LORETO CONVENT WEXFORD
ALUMINIUM IN TEA -A FACTOR INFLUENCING EARLY SENILITY TEACHER : MS MARY RIORDAN
A SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF KIDNEY FAILURE TEACHER : T.J. O'HALLORAN
416 EITHNE FLANAGAN JACINTA NOLAN
COLAISTE LORCAIN CASTLEDERMOT, CO KILDARE
PAUL DOYLE AN INVESTIGATION OF BEETLES TEACHER : MR SYLVESTER MC EVOY
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Stand No.
Stand No. URSULINE CONVENT THURLES, CO TIPPERARY
417 UNAGRIFFIN BAR BARA CUR RAN ROISIN FITZGERALD
427 CLARE MC KEOWN EILEEN MURPHY ANNEMARIE KEENAN
A RESTORER CREAM SUITABLE FOR USE AFTER THE TREATMENT OF ACNE TEACHER : MS PATRICIA MAHER ST MARY'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE CROOM, CO LIMERICK
418 JOHN HARRISON JOANNE CASEY KATHLEEN COURTNEY
SACRED HEART GRAMMAR SCHOOL NEWRY, CO DOWN
THE EFFECT OF FERTILISERS ON MAGNESIUM UPTAKE I N GRASS TEACHER : MS MARILYN MURPHY
428 JASON MC LAREN MICHAEL FAHY
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ' GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OMAGH CO TYRONE
IS DIETACAUSE OF MENINGITIS? AN INDEPTH LOOK AT DARWIN'S THEORY OF EVOLUTION TEACHER : MR MICHAELO ' DONOGHUE LSU CONVENT BANAGHER, CO OFFALY
419 FINTAN HORAN NIALLGROGAN
TEACHER: MS MARY MC GUINNESS 429 CARMEL MC TIGUE DEARBHLA MC WEENEY
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE CARRICK-ON-SHANNON, CO LEITRIM
A STUDY OF VIRUSES EFFECTS OF PEATLAND DRAINAGE ON OUR RIVERS TEACHER : MS MARIE CURRAN 420 MOIRA KEANE MARY NOLAN JULIE O'BRIEN
PRESENTATION CONVENT LISTOWEL, CO KERRY
TEACHER : MS MARY SHANNON
430 ORFLAITH MULLALLY FINOLA SOMERS
MIGRAINE - MAN'S GREATEST HEADACHE? TEACHER : MS MARY O ' RIORDAN
ARE FOOD ADDITIVES NECESSARY? TEACHER: MS HELEN MC CARTHY 431
421 STEPHEN LALSINGH SEAN HAIGNEY
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL,OMAGH CO TYRONE
DISRUPTION OF THE HABITAT OF A BADGER TEACHER : MS MARY MC GUINNESS PRESENTATION CONVENT LISTOWEL, CO KERRY
422 MARIAN LYNCH KAREN LARKIN MYRA KISSANE
MICRORGANISMS-HARMFUL AND BENEFICIAL TEACHER : MS HELEN MC CARTHY
423 TARA MAHON EITHNE CAHILL
MARYFIELD COLLEGE DRUMCONDRA, DUBLIN
TO MONITOR THE TOLKA RIVER AS IT FLOWS TH ROUGH DUBLIN TEACHER : MS MC NAMARA / MR MURTAGH
ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
SARAH WALL
MARYO ' CONNOR JOSEPHINE HEGARTY MARTINE O ' CONNOR
ST MARY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL MALLOW, CO CORK
THE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL FROM BEET MOLASSES TEACHER : MS CHRISTINE BARRY 432 TRACEYO'DWYER EMMA LONERGAN ANNE MARIE MARTIN
STANNE'S SECONDARY SCHOOL TIPPERARY
TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FAST FOODS TEACHER : MS MARY COMAN
433 EAVAN O'HALLORAN AILEEN MC KENNA JENNIFER BALDWIN
MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
AN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF RHIZOPUS TEACHER: MS DANI MITCHELL
STELLA MARIS SCHOOL FOYNES, CO LIMERICK
424 MARGUERITE MC COY PAULINE NAUGHTON JOANNE GEARY THE BIOCHEMICAL INVASION
TEACHER : MS NUALA CLANCY 425 ALISON MC KENNA EVERINA CASSIDY NIAMH JACKMAN
MUCKROSS PARK COLLEGE DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN
ARE OUR APPLES RIPE?
434 ANNE MARIE POWER CATHERINE MC HUGH SINEAD O'MAHONY
MARYFIELD COLLEGE DRUMCONDRA, DUBLIN
LEAF YEASTS -INDICATORS OF POLLUTION? TEACHER : MS MC NANARA / MR MURTAGH 435 TANJA PUTZ EAMON KELLY PATRICK GRIFFIN
DE LASALLE COLLEGE DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
TEACHER : MS DANI MITCHELL THE USEFULNESS OF LICHENS 426 ANDREA MC KEOWN ELAINE MC CAGE ANGELA ROONEY
TEACHER : MR JACK BRANIGAN
SACRED HEART GRAMMAR SCHOOL NEWRY, CO DOWN 436 CIARA ROBINSON CAROLE WHEELER
TO COMPARE ROOT APPLICATION OF FERTILISER WITH FOLIAR APPLICATION TEACHER : MS MARILYN MURPHY
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ST MARY'S COLLEGE NAAS, CO KILDARE
TO DETERMINE THE NUTRITIVE VALUE OF FRUIT SKINS IN DIET TEACHER : MS BRIDGET TINSLEY
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Aer Lingus wishes to record its gratitute to:
Stand No.
437 MARYTEEHAN
ST BRIG IDS COLLEGE
MARY MORRIS KATRINA SHEEHAN
CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
Barnardo's -Child Care Agency Cara The Computer People
AN INVESTIGATION OF TEENAGE DIETS TEACHER : MR W AGARDINER
438 CATHERINE WALSH
ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE
SUNIVA CAMPBELL EVA SMYTH
CALLAN, CO KILKENNY
Commis s ion o f E uropean C ommunities, Dublin Computer Education Society of Ireland The Confederation of Irish Industry
TO STUDY THE MICRO-BIOLOGY OF THE KINGS RIVER TEACHER : MS MARY O ' RIORDAN
439 MANUS WALSH
GOOD COUNSEL COLLEGE NEW ROSS, CO WEXFORD
PAUL TREACY
MARICULTURE -THE BREEDING AND FARMING OF RAINBOW TROUT TEACHER : MR MICHAEL O'NEILL
440 ALAN WHITE
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE DUNDALK, CO LOUTH
RONAN MC KEOWN TURLOUGH O'BRIEN
Department of Education An Foras Taluntais, The Agricultural Institute Institute of Biolo gy of Ireland Institute of Chemistry/Royal Society of Chemistry Institution of Electrical Engineers Institute of Food Science & Technology of Ireland Institute of Physics, Irish Branch Institution of Engineers of Ireland
AN ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF BIRDS TEACHER : MSSILE PRENDERGAST
441
Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland
ST LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL RATHMINES, DUBLIN
PAULA WILSON TAMMY BERRY
Insurance Institute of Ireland Irish Astronomical Society
Irish Computer Society
A STUDY OF CAFFEINE
TEACHER : MS NOELLE FORTUNE
442 SIOBHAN WOODS
ST LEO'S CONVENT CARLOW
MICHELLE BYRNE OLIVIA MC DERMOTT
Irish Geological Association Irish Science Teachers' Association Irish Shell Ltd.
A STUDY OF COLOUR BLINDNESS
Jurys Hotel, Dublin TEACHER : MS MARY HARKINS
National Board for Science and Technology National Dairy Council National Rehabilitation Board Ontario Science Centre Operations Research Society of Ireland Philips Electronics (Ireland) Professors of Botany in Ireland Royal Dublin Society Sociological Association of Ireland Solar Energy Society of Ireland Teachers' Union of Ireland Water Pollution Advisory Council Westinghouse Electrical Corporation Youth Employment Agency
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