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06 Sept 2025

Dundalk Grammar School clinch 2nd place at maths competition

Dundalk Grammar School clinch 2nd place at maths competition

L-R: Mickey Chung, Nick Kuzmin, Joseph Liscoe, Kian Blanchet & Teacher Mr Stephen Begley at the Pi Quiz National Final in Portlaoise.

The Irish Maths Teachers’ Association held the Pi Quiz National Final in Portlaoise on Saturday 25th April. 

The competition commenced on March 14th where over 500 teams across 36 regional centres battled to win a place in the national final. 

Dundalk Grammar School hosted the regional round, with local schools St Marys College, Colaiste Chu Chulainn and St Vincent’s taking part. Dundalk Grammar Schools team of Joseph Liscoe, Kian Blanchet, Nick Kuzmin and Mickey Chung came out on top in the regional round with an impressive score of 23/24. 

The lads then proceeded to the Pi Quiz National Final in Portlaoise where 40 regional teams battled for the top prize. 

After 8 busy rounds, the DGS team took home 2nd place with a score of 21/24, behind the winners Wesley College scoring 24/24. 

It was a great day out for all involved and Dundalk Grammar School say they  are immensely proud of this great achievement. 

The team are looking forward to future IMTA competitions in TY and senior cycle. 

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