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CAD Club

Attention all students. There will be a new CAD club running on Thursdays at lunchtime in Room 22. Come along to enhance your skills in SolidWorks and learn about 3d printing and CNC machining. Thanks to Mr King.

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Agricultural Science Farm Walk at Pallaskenry Agricultural College

The 5th and 6th Year Agricultural Science students went to Pallaskenry Agricultural College on Wednesday 20th March to carry out a farm walk as part of the Ag Science syllabus. The students got a practical, hands-on insight into life on the farm. Jason Corbett and Bobby Donovan in Pallaskenry Agricultural…

Innovation in Science Class

Ms O Grady’s First Year students designed and built “cars” as part of Energy Conversions. The “Papermobile” team won the competition for the most efficient design. Well done to all involved. Ms O'Grady’s First Year science class who built cars as part of Energy Conversions Mr O'Leary checking out the…

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Earth and Space Workshop

On Tuesday 12th December 2017, our 1st 2nd and TY students were involved in an Earth and Space workshop which consisted of hands-on, interactive activities which explored Space and how it affects our life here on Earth. The Solar System, motion of planets and moons, Stars, Rockets, Human Space Exploration,…

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Primary Science Fair

Desmond College are currently working with the Courtenay Boys school along with a number of other Primary Schools in West Limerick to put together a project for the Primary Science Fair taking place in January 2018. Students from the Courtenay Boys School performing experiments in Desmond College in preparation for…

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Limerick’s Science Tradition is Celebrated at BT Launch
(Limerick Leader)

THE 2018 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition was officially launched in Limerick this Monday, as the deadline for entrants approaches. The BTYSTE launch was held in Limerick this year following a significant increase in entrants from the city and county last year. “Limerick has always had a proud history…

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Enquiring Minds Attend RDS Primary Science Fair at MIC

“This is actually very simple for a project that saves lives,” Julianne O’Connor from Killoughteen NS, in Newcastle West, explained. Their homemade handheld fire extinguishers, a joint effort between the school’s fifth and sixth classes and their teachers, are made using products you would easily find in the kitchen. “We…

Science Week in Desmond College

2016 marks the 21st year of Science Week; a national, annual event that celebrates the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To celebrate Science Week, Desmond College participated in a number of events.   ISTA Science Quiz Ciara Manning, Alanna Slater and Siún Ní Cheallaigh who participated…

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Transition Year Students Putting The Finishing Touches on Their Projects for the Chain Reaction Conference at the University of Limerick

Desmond College is one of only six schools in Ireland who are participating in the Chain Reaction Project currently being run by the University of Limerick. The projects aims to develop critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving skills amongst students. The students will attend the National Conference on the 19th…