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Alex and Ruth Moloney of Shronell, Tipperary pictured at the Tipperary Festival of Science 2025 Community Science Day on Saturday organised by Mary Immaculate College at their Thurles campus. A day f
The ninth Tipperary Festival of Science concluded this November, bringing a week of discovery, experimentation and STEM exploration to the county. Held as part of Science Week 2025, the festival, themed “Then. Today. Tomorrow.,” showcased the evolution and potential of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in daily life.
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Supported by Research Ireland, Mary Immaculate College (MIC), and the Irish American Partnership, and organised in collaboration with the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Thurles, and Tipperary County Council Library Service, the festival drew thousands of participants of all ages. Attendees engaged in interactive workshops, demonstrations, and talks, underscoring the festival’s mission to foster curiosity, creativity and lifelong learning in STEM.
The year’s highlight, Community Science Day, took place on Saturday, November 15, at MIC Thurles. Visitors were treated to hands-on experiences, including workshops from the MIC CRAFT Maker Space, LEGO challenges, kite-making sessions, science demonstrations and magic shows. Young readers were not forgotten, with book readings sparking imaginations alongside practical STEM exercises.
Beyond the flagship day, a programme of county-wide events ensured that the festival’s influence extended well beyond MIC Thurles. The Connected Innovation Event at TUS Thurles on November 6 highlighted the county’s capacity for research and development, showcasing projects that link academic expertise with local businesses and community initiatives. Attendees had the chance to observe how theoretical knowledge translates into practical applications, from renewable energy solutions to advances in digital technology.
Meanwhile, Tipperary’s public libraries brought science directly to communities with a variety of accessible sessions. From guided forest meditation to workshops on sports nutrition, and CRAFT Maker activities for all ages, participants experienced hands-on, practical, and playful learning.
For Thurles, the festival provides hands-on STEM learning and opportunities for the local community to engage and explore science.
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