PHOTOS: CBS Tralee Team Wins Kerry ISTA Senior Science Quiz

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The winning CBS The Green team of Karim Abusamra, Samuel Regan and Tom Stuart with quiz organisers Maria Steinborn and Aine Knightly.

CBS The Green Tralee clinched the top spot at the ISTA Senior Science Quiz held on Thursday evening at the South Campus of Munster Technological University.

Karim Abusamra, Samuel Regan and Tom Stuart, representing the Tralee school just outshone 17 other teams to claim the coveted 1st place.

Their performance has earned them the honour of representing Kerry at the national finals, scheduled to take place at Trinity College Dublin on Saturday, December 2.

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Congratulations were extended by the Kerry ISTA not only to the students but also to their teacher, Áine Knightly, whose guidance played a role in their success.

The competition was fierce, with Mercy Mounthawk Tralee securing the second position and ISK Killorgin claiming third place. The event showcased the high level of scientific knowledge and talent among students in the Kerry region.

In total, 18 teams from schools across Kerry participated in the quiz.  The organizers of this event were Maria Steinborn from Killarney Community College and Áine Knightly from CBS The Green Tralee kindly sponsored by Kerry Group. Scroll down for photos…

The Mercy Mounthawk team of Aditiya Shet, Evan Boyle and Rhys Maher who came second in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Presentation Tralee students Fabiha Rahman, Alice Brosnan, Megan O’Connor, Orla O’Connor, Dara McElligott and Lucy O’Donoghue who took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mercy Mounthawk students Elizabeth Slattery, Biye Guo and Orla McKenna who took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mercy Mounthawk students Fionn Walsh, Mo Abdalla and Ciara O’Sullivan who took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne students Aoife de Faoite, Ellie de Paor Ní Fhearghail and Meadhbh Ní Shé who took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Causeway Comprehensive students Beatrice Babi, Grace Hennessy and Oisín O’Connell who took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Intermediate School Killorglin students Lauren Neff, Ciarán Doyle and Lucas Sowerbi who took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Meán Scoil Nua an Leigh Triúigh students Máire O’Sullivan, Róisín Griffin and Tommy Flynn, with teachers George Lenihan and John O’Callaghan took part in the Kerry ISTA Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

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