Met Éireann was once again delighted to take part in the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, this year organised by Stripe, which concluded at the RDS over the weekend.
January 13th, 2026
From left, Met Éireann’s Karl Roe and Rebecca Cantwell, former Met Éireann Deputy Director, Professor Peter Lynch, science broadcaster, Mark Langtry, and Met Éireann Deputy Director, Eoin Moran
In an exciting development this year, Met Éireann was involved in presenting two awards to worthy recipients at the official prize-giving ceremony last Friday night.
Climate Change Advisory Council Chairperson, Marie Donnelly, and Met Éireann Director, Eoin Moran ahead of presenting the inaugural Climate Leadership and Innovation Award at Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
The inaugural Climate Leadership and Innovation Award was presented by Met Éireann Director, Eoin Moran, and Chair of Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland, Marie Donnelly, to Naomi Picovici of St Leo’s College, Carlow, for her project on pursuing the beneficial traits of Irish queen bees through controlled breeding to ensure survival in changing climates.
Naomi Picovici from St Leo’s College, Carlow, winner of the inaugural Climate Change Innovation Award, alongside Claire Camilleri from the Climate Change Advisory Council, and Met Éireann meteorologist, Holly O’Neill at Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
Presented by Senior Climatologist, Dr Pádraig Flattery meanwhile, the annual Met Éireann Award, went to Nicolas and Evelyn from Malahide Community School, for their study, ‘Taking the Stick for a walk: A year long study of Malahide’s microclimate and what it means for Ireland’s official weather station network’.
Nicolas from Malahide Community School, winner of the Met Éireann Award at Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, alongside Met Éireann meteorologist, Holly O’Neill
Elsewhere on Friday, Meteorologist, Rebecca Cantwell took part in a panel discussion on careers in science and technology in Ireland on the main stage.
Met Éireann meteorologist, Rebecca Cantwell, takes part in a panel discussion Irish careers in science and technology at Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
A strong Met Éireann presence was on the ground over the course of the three days to engage with students, teachers and members of the public. Visitors to the Met Éireann stand enjoyed a display of weather instruments, a new interactive touch-screen display, the popular Met Éireann Quiz, and the opportunity to chat with experts about weather and climate.
Students visit the Met Éireann stand at Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
Met Éireann’s participation in this event reflects its ongoing commitment to education, outreach and collaboration, supporting young people as they explore scientific ideas that will help shape Ireland’s future.