Over 1,000 students participated in the 57th edition of the competition.
Three Westmeath students are the group winners at this year's BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Abby Mullins, Chloe Murphy and Megan Carroll from Moate Community School have received the Best Overall Group award and a cheque for €4,400.
Over 1,000 students participated in the 57th edition of the competition - held virtually for the first time this year - with 17 year old Gregory Tarr from Bandon, Co. Cork winning the overall individual award for developing software to detect deepfake videos.
TY student Abby Mullins explains their project - 'Wool - Savior of Our Sea':
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Congratulations to Best Overall Group Abby Mullins, Chloe Murphy & Megan Carroll @ Moate Community School Westmeath #BTYSTE #BeyondLimits
Posted by BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition on Friday, 8 January 2021
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