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In pictures: Donegal Students Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026

Rosses Community School, Dungloe and Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny, featured prominently in the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026, which took place at the RDS, Dublin

The awards showcase the high standard of scientific research being carried out by students across the county, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, safety and environmental protection.

Michael Rowland, Director at the Road Safety Authority, presents the Road Safety Authority Award to Adam Krska, Owen McGee and Ryan Boyle, from Rosses Community School, for the project “Testing Irish Seaweed as a Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Absorbent for Road Oil Spills.” 

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Ray McGrath, Chair of the Judging Panel from Stripe, presents the 2nd Senior Individual Award to Arya Satheesh, from Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny, for the project “Eco Purge: Biodegradable Plastic with Enzyme-Driven Microplastic Degradation.” 

Ray McGrath, Chair of the Judging Panel from Stripe, presents the 3rd Junior Individual Award to Tomas Downey, from Rosses Community School, for the project “Jellyfish Barriers for Bathing Areas.”

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