With over 100 events ranging from hands-on, messy experiments and workshops to enthralling reptile visits and talks on perfume and science careers, there really is something for everyone during this year’s Midlands Science Festival in Ireland. The festival kicked off on Saturday 12th November providing a series of fun and educational science based activities across the region.
One event which took place proved to be an astounding success as over 340 pupils had the opportunity to see the Junior Einsteins Science Club in action. This event was delivered in partnership with corporate sponsor Mergon, who were delighted to be involved in this year’s science festival.
Aisling Nolan, General Manager of Mergon International in Ireland said,

‘I am really pleased with the success of the ‘Junior Einsteins Science Club’ workshops which took place for a large number of pupils in Castlepollard during Science Week. Mergon was delighted to sponsor this entertaining event which was an ideal opportunity to show young children the fun side of science, which so important in order to encourage their young minds to think about science as a career option into the future.’

For further information please contact Jackie Gorman of Midlands Science, jgorman@atlanticcorridor.ie or visit www.midlandssciencefestival.com.