This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Lucy Lane

To celebrate this year's Cork Carnival of Science on June 7/8 at Fitzgerald Park, we're giving our readers the chance to nominate a school to win a day of science fun in 2025 with Mark Langtry — The Science Guy from RTÉ's Let's Find Out. Ignite your curiosity with live science shows, science stalls and learning that feels like play.
Prize Details
One nominated school will win a day of science fun in 2025 with Mark Langtry.
Terms and conditions apply. Non transferrable/exchangeable and cannot be used for re-sale. No cash alternative. Subject to availability. The editor's decision is final. The winner will be announced, 12 noon on Friday May 30.
Cork's biggest science event returns to Fitzgerald Park on June 7–8, 2025! The Cork Carnival of Science promises two days of electrifying entertainment, interactive experiments, and live shows for all ages. With free entry, this outdoor festival is Ireland's largest celebration of science.
Expect everything from ancient fossils to futuristic tech. Roaming performers will dazzle with pop-up experiments and science street theatre, while top shows dive into the wonders of nature, weather, sport, and flight.
Highlights include:
'Storm Chaser' with TV's Mark the Science Guy 'Bubbling Botanicals' from Science 2 Life 'Air Force', featuring flying toilet paper and air cannons The Fossil Roadshow, inviting kids to explore Ireland's ancient past Over 40 interactive STEM zones offer hands-on fun in robotics, biodiversity, energy, and more, hosted by leading universities and researchers including UCC, MTU, Tyndall, APC Microbiome, Merck, and Fota Wildlife Park.
With food stalls, a playground, museum, and quiet zones, there's something for everyone.
The event is supported by Research Ireland and includes sign language interpretation
Visit here for more information.

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