A project focusing on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won a student at St Brogan’s College in Bandon the top prize in the individual category at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technologist Exhibition, at the award ceremony held in Dublin’s RDS this evening.
Tomás Markey, an 18-year-old pupil at the secondary school, won first prize in the individual competition for his innovative approach to removing harmful gases from the atmosphere.
Mr Markey was presented with his trophy by Education Minister Norma Foley and, as part of his prize, he will also travel to Japan later this year to participate in Expo Osaka.
The overall award was won by sisters Ciara,…