Students from Abbey Vocational School in Donegal visited and competed in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2023 at the RDS in Dublin.
Second year students Jack Hannigan and Michael Masterson competed in junior individual Biological and Ecological and Technology categories.
Third year student, Maya Lenehan competed in the Intermediate Social and Behavioral Science category.
TY student, Samaire Fern competed in the individual intermediate Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences category.
5th year student Ciara Cannon presented in the individual senior Chemical, Physical and Mathematical category and 5th year students Jane Faulkner, Amy McGroary and Robyn Given competed in the senior group Biological and Ecological category.
Fifty AVS students and staff were in attendance at the event in the RDS and attended the ABP Stand.
This marks the ninth consecutive year that the company has been involved in the event.
ABP staff were on hand to discuss some of the benefits of beef with visitors. Attendees learned about some of the health benefits of eating beef, which is a source of protein and vitamins.
The stand also showcased how Irish beef is among the most sustainably produced and highest quality in the world, and how its production supports communities all across the country.
The ABP stand also showcased the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, an annual competition sponsored by ABP which provides students with practical, hands-on farm to fork insight into the opportunities and challenges of modern day beef production. The competition complements agricultural science coursework by providing practical experience and educates students about the workings of the agriculture and food industry.
