Koen Verbruggen

Clare students win science awards

*Koen Verbruggen, Director of Geological Survey Ireland, presents the Geological Survey Ireland Award to Béibhinn O’Loughlin from Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph: Fennell Photography TWO Clare students have received awards for their science projects revolving around geological and water analyses. At The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026 Awards last week, Mary …

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Seismograph presented to Lisdoonvarna students for success in Young Scientist Exhibition

BT Young Scientist winners Oisín Jackson, Béibhinn O’Loughlin and Anna-Mae O’Driscoll pictured centre with (left to right) Laura Reilly, QuakeShake project, DIAS; Dr. Eamon Doyle, Geologist, Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark; Mona Hynes, Principal, Mary Immaculate Secondary School; Siobhán Power, Senior GSI Geologist; Koen Verbruggen, Director, GSI; and John Sims, Teacher, Mary Immaculate …

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