PICTURES: Laois students honoured at civic reception in Portlaoise for exciting medical study

Two students from Scoil Mhuire, Timahoe have been honoured at a civic reception in  County Hall in Portlaoise. Tomás Ramsbottom and Emma Burke were co-winners of the annual Intel Mini Scientist competition for their project 'Perfectly Paced' which looked at a proposal to power a wireless pacemaker through kinetic energy. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

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Pictured: Cllr Padraig Fleming (Cathaoirleach) making a presentation to Timahoe N.S. Principal, Michael Mc Evoy while Tomas and Emma hold their framed Certificates of Achievement.

Mini scientist Tomás who has a heart pacemaker himself worked alongside his classmate on this project to help millions of people with pacemakers avoid heart surgery to replace batteries.

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The students were presented with framed certificates of achievement from Cathaoirleach Cllr Padraig Fleming. The pupils were joined at the celebration by School principal Michael McEvoy and school staff members. 

Timahoe NS holds a Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition in the school every year, sending winners to the next stages, and has twice won the national Intel prize as a result, while fostering a great knowledge and curiosity among pupils in scientific study.

As part of the prize, the pair won a grant of €1000 from Intel for their school. Photographer Michael Scully was there on the night and took these photos.