Local Students do well at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2025

The first Young Scientist exhibition in Ireland took place in 1965 in the Mansion house in Dublin attracted 230 entries. In more recent years that figure has risen to over 2,000 projects with 550 of them selected each year for inclusion in the RDS exhibition.

So, for the contestants that manage it, just getting to the finals in the RDS is a major achievement and among their number this year were four projects from County Louth, two of them from Drogheda.

BT has been the proud custodian, sponsor and organiser of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition for the past 25 years.

Sean O Shea, Cathal Minogue and Destiny Ikede from St Mary’s Diocesan School Louth with their project ‘What sugar and tea does kombucha tea prefer?’ at the 61st BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS Dublin.

“The essence of the exhibition is the spirit and ingenuity demonstrated by the students who participate” said a spokesperson. “As a leader in innovation and technology, BT is thrilled to help cultivate and nurture the talent of our future scientists and engineers through the exhibition itself and also the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp.”

Shay Walsh, Managing Director of BT Ireland, said, “It has been an incredible week here at the RDS Dublin, and I would like to congratulate all the participants and finalists of this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, who have not only showcased some truly innovative project ideas, but have also done themselves, their teachers and schools, and families proud.

*Aobha-Jane from Bush Post Primary School Louth with her project ‘The changes in vocal ability during a menstrual cycle’ at the 61st BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS Dublin.*

“In addition to demonstrating boundless energy and ingenuity across topics ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security, mental health, sustainability, agriculture and many more, what has been most uplifting is seeing how STEM subjects can be used for the betterment of society and the world around us.

“Over the last twenty-five years, since taking up the custodianship of the YSTE, BT Ireland has been honoured to play our part in evolving one of the most prevalent and longstanding STEM exhibitions in the world, and look forward to seeing what exciting endeavours our winners have in store in the months and years ahead.

“To all of the judges, partners, sponsors, and BT volunteers, thank you for making this week so unforgettable for us all.”