NWRA Supports STEMtacular Science Fair in Ballinamore, Leitrim

The NWRA was proud to support the STEMtacular Science Fair which took place in Ballinamore County Leitrim on the 27th February 2025. The science fair for primary school students was attended by over 500 students from Cavan, Fermanagh, Longford, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, and Roscommon.

Cathaoireleach of the NWRA, Cllr Jarlath Munnelly presented the award for best project completed ‘As Gaeilge’ which was awarded Gaelscoil Liatroima for their project ‘An dteastaíonn spéaclaí do gearr-radharcach nó fadradharcach’.

Cllr Jarlath Munnelly said it was important to support initiatives like STEMtacular as it encourages students to engage in STEM subjects, fosters problem-solving skills and hopefully inspire them to pursue a career in a Science, Technology Engineering or Maths.

As well as getting to showcase their science projects at the event, the primary school students also had the opportunity to visit the Discovery Zone which included engaging exhibitions from Sponsors of the event. The NWRA partnered with the AIM Centre Sligo to exhibit at the event. Colm Finn, Automation Engineer with the AIM centre, set up a VEX robotics game to allow students to try their hand at Robotics and to learn more about the VEX robotics competition for primary schools.