Local Notes: Great success for Mount St Michael at BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Students from Mount St Michael Secondary School in Claremorris who took part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
There was great excitement in Mount St Michael, Claremorris as the school welcomed back a total of six award winners after their success at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin last week. The award ceremony was broadcast live on the BTYSTE Facebook page. Seventeen students from the school originally applied to the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
Seven students represented the school while the other ten students spent a day in Dublin viewing the exhibition and supporting their friends. It was a momentous occasion with so many memorable moments, least of all meeting President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina who has been invited back to the school!
Here are the award winners and their project titles:
Aoibheann Mangan in Leaving Cert was the winner of Senior Individual: Health and Wellbeing Category. Aoibheann’s project was titled Enhancing Inhaler Technique Proficiency and Adherence in Pediatric Asthma Patients through Machine Learning-Based Intervention - A Comprehensive Study of Misuse Patterns and Technological Solutions. Aoibheann also scooped the Health Research Special Award for her project.
Mary-Lilibeth Curry-Glynn in Transition Year was awarded second place in the Intermediate Individual: Health and Wellbeing Category. Mary-Lilibeth’s project was titled Safety in Your Hands: A Mobile Application Integrating Location-Based Equipment Discovery and Comprehensive First Aid Education to enhance overall Emergency Response Outcomes.
Both Aoibheann and Mary-Lilibeth were interviewed by Deric Hartigan and appeared on Ireland Am as part of their coverage of BT Young Scientist this year.
Cassie Griffiths Blitger in Leaving Cert won the Jack Restan Special Display Award in the Technology Category. Cassie’s project Revolutionising Human Flight - The Pursuit of Human Wings with Reengineered Ornithopter also featured on RTE's . Dublin Airport Authorities took a huge interest in Cassie’s project and have invited her to do a tower jump from their tower and visit their head office at Dublin Airport.
Ms Stephanie Hogan won Teacher of Excellence for Health and Wellbeing. Stephanie is the lead mentor in Mount St Michael.
Mount St Michael 1st Year team of Meta Alisauskaite, Leen Joma and Vanesa Liepa-Samoška were highly commended for their project BREATHE: Nurturing Adolescent Mental Wellness – A Tech Solution to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Among Teens.
Órlaith Heaney in Leaving Cert presented her project titled 'Analysing the Impact of Curvature and Other Mitigating Road Factors on Rural Road Accidents: A Comprehensive Study' and really impressed the judges. Órlaith has been invited to join the RSA’s Youth Council due to her research.
The staff and students in Mount St Michael are immensely proud of all of our students who took part. The school would like to say a special thank you to both Ms Hogan, lead mentor MSM and Iseult Mangan, regional manager of Teenturn, for all their hard work and dedication.
Principal Ciarán Ryan said: "As Principal of Mount St Michael, I am absolutely delighted with our success at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition awards. These awards are an endorsement of the fine work and mentorship by our teacher Stephanie Hogan, working collaboratively with Iseult Managan, from Teenturn, week on week with our fine students. It is yet another example of how Mount St Michael as a post-primary school remains at the cutting edge when it comes to post-primary educational provision in the south and east Mayo area."
Renowned singer Tommy Fleming is performing live in concert at Claremorris Town Hall Theatre on Friday next.
Tommy Fleming sings from his soul – He breathes raw emotion into each and every song, be it his own arrangement, a classic cover or a dynamic duet. Fluent and flawless, his unique voice has touched the hearts of many, right across the globe and when you see Tommy in full flight with his full band and orchestra you truly have been part of a journey that has reached sublime heights yet one that has never lost sight of its roots.
For over 30 years, Tommy has shared his gift and enjoyed sharing the stage with other icons of the industry such as Elaine Paige, Kenny Rogers, Christy Hennessy, Phil Coulter, De Dannan, Mark Vincent, Vince Gill and many more. Generous to a fault, he has also invited many emerging talents into his spotlight.
A night of Irish and contemporary classics is promised as Tommy Fleming delivers a musical experience with a universal appeal to a broad age range and with his diverse repertoire there truly is something in each show for all tastes.
Tickets are €35 plus order processing fee. Before purchasing a ticket, please note this concert is being sold as reserved seating. Once you have picked your seats it will not be possible to change them. There is an allocated area for wheelchair users – to book your ticket please contact the Box Office on 094-9310999.
Doors open at 7pm, with show at 8pm.
For more information, visit townhall.ie.
Well done to Áine Lynn and Emma Higgins have been selected for the Mayo LGFA U16 team.
Everyone at Claremorris LGFA wishes you both, team and management the best of luck for the season ahead.
Congratulations to the Mount St Michael students representing our school at the Connacht Senior Schools Swimming Championship in Longford on Sunday, January 14th.
The girls intermediate IM relay team of Maria Rozhkova, Naoise Ramsey, Aoife Walsh and Méadbh Burke took bronze. Well done girls and to all the swimmers on Team MSM.
There is sadness in Mayo GAA circles following the death of former Mayo GAA president Bertie McHugh of Brookhill, Claremorris.
Claremorris GAA would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Bertie's wife Teresa, daughter Mary, sons TJ, Danny, Joe and John and all his family and to Garrymore GAA.
“Bertie was a Garrymore legend and his contribution to GAA is very much appreciated,” Claremorris GAA Club wrote on Facebook. “He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May he rest in peace.”
Funeral Mass took place last Tuesday in St Colman's Church, Claremorris with burial afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery.
Hard luck to the Tuam/Oughterard Colts senior team who lost the Energia Women’s All-Ireland Junior Cup Final 15-6 to MU Barnhall at Mullingar RFC recently.
Tuam/Oughterard Colts were leading 6-5 with five minutes to go, through two Éabha Nic Dhonnacha penalties, but were cruelly defeated down the final stretch as Ciara Faulkner kicked a penalty and Rebecca Francis scored a try.
The girls created history as they became the first side from Connacht to reach the All-Ireland Junior Cup Final.
With most of their team in the 18 to 21 age bracket, this team will have many more great days.
Congratulations on all your achievements this year.
Tuam/Oughterard Colts (v MU Barnhall): Hannah Clarke, Nia Lydon, Éabha Nic Dhonnacha, Amy Burns, Dominika Lukasik, Emma Burns, Rachel Forkan; Niamh Corless, Sarah-Jane Fox (captain), Holly Daly, Abigail Gibbons, Gráinne Hahessy, Aebha Lydon, Beibhinn Gleeson, Karly Tierney. Replacements used: Katie Creaven, Fódhla Ní Bhraonáin, Rhona O’Dea, Aifric Ní Ghibne, Charlotte O’Grady, Karen Burns, Aoife O’Callaghan.
The countdown is on as the award-winning Claremorris Musical Society returns to the stage for five exhilarating performances from January 31st to February 4th at 8pm nightly. The group will proudly present its 17th production, the west of Ireland’s premier performance – ‘Young Frankenstein The Musical’.
This hilarious take on the classic horror story, combines zany antics, a witty script, fabulous musical numbers and high-energy comedy performances for one unforgettable, adventure in Transylvania!
Please note: This show is rated PG13 so may not be suitable for younger children due to adult humour.
Visit townhall.ie or call the box office on 094-931 0999.
Claremorris Musical Society is also looking for local businesses to sponsor the production. You can get in touch to hear about their sponsorship packages by emailing claremorrismusicalsoc@gmail.com.
