Over 100,000 People Attend Science Week Ireland 2008
Posted on December 4th, 2008 in DSE News
After tallying our figures, this year’s Science Week turned out to be a record breaker with more events and participants than ever. Over 100,000 people attended approximately 500 events across the country during Science Week Ireland 2008. Science Week, which is now in its twelfth year, was the biggest and best yet with over 500 events taking place across the country.
Some of the main highlights included the annual Science & Technology Fair at the Institute of Technology, Sligo which kicked off Science Week on Sunday 9th November with approximately 3,000 in attendance. The Science Week lecture series which can be viewed online.
Discovery 2008, Cork’s Interactive Science Exhibition, took place in City Hall on 16th to 20th November. Some of the main event highlights included the unveiling of Cork’s own portable planetarium, recently acquired by Blackrock Castle Observatory. In addition there was a live video link to the Antarctic on Sunday 16th November to students participating on Pat Falvey’s Beyond Endurance challenge.
The Galway Science & Technology Festival took place from 10th – 23rd November. Among the main highlights were the First Lego National Championships on Saturday 22nd November and the festival exhibition on Sunday 23rd November in the Galway Bay Hotel and Leisureland.
It should be noted though that none of this would be possible without the enthusiasm and support Science Week receives from the organisers and volunteers across the county.
