The VEX Robotics Championships are taking place this week.
Two secondary schools in Offaly are heading to America to represent Ireland in robotics.
Sacred Heart Tullamore and Coláiste Choilm won awards in the secondary school category of the VEX Robotics Championships yesterday.
It means they'll be heading to Dallas to compete in the World Championships in May.
The competition continues today in Cork with Offaly and Laois schools representing the Midlands in the primary school category.
STEM Engagement Officer in Laois County Council Seanie Morris says it's hoped those taking part will work in the sector in future:
Secondary School category results:
Mountrath Community School-Sportsmanship Award
Coláiste Íosagáin,Portarlington-Judges Award
Scoil Mhuire Longford and Tullamore College-Teamwork Award-1st Place
Dunamase College,Portlaoise and St Josephs Rochfortbridge- Teamwork Winner 2nd Place
Scared Heart Tullamore-Excellence Award
Coláiste Choilm-Design Award
Primary School category results:
Pike of Rushall National School-Judges Award
Paddock National School-and Pike of Rushall NS- 2nd place Teamwork Challenge and Think Award.
School of Bots Team-Tullamore-Energy Award.
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