MCS Projects Qualify for Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026

Millstreet Community School is proud to announce that three projects have qualified for the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026, which will take place from 7th – 10th January 2026 in the RDS, Dublin. This is a fantastic achievement for the students involved and for their teachers who supported and mentored them.

Senior Category

Student: Farhan Tajani
Project Title: ReThread
Teacher: Ms. Eileen Lyons

Overview:
ReThread is a user-friendly app promoting ethical fashion through a SwapShop, upcycling tutorials, carbon footprint tracking, and insights into fashion’s environmental, ethical, and economic impacts.

Intermediate Category

Students: Conor Sheehan, Tadgh Sheehan & Mary Farrissey
Project Title: Lost Lines: What happened to Ireland’s railways, and which should be revived?
Teacher: Ms. Eileen Lyons

Overview:
To examine the Irish rail-system 1920 versus 2025. We will develop an index to determine which train stations/lines are worth reviving using Co Cork initially.

Students: Ruby Lehane, Ria Kiely & Andrea O’Connor
Project Title: Who Will Farm Tomorrow: No sowers today means no harvest tomorrow!
Teacher: Mr. Francy Lyons

Overview:
This project investigates why fewer young people choose farming in Ireland, exploring economic, social, and regulatory barriers, succession challenges, and solutions for generational renewal

We congratulate all participating students on their dedication, innovation, and success in reaching the exhibition stage of this prestigious national competition. We also extend sincere thanks to all teachers for their ongoing mentorship and commitment to student-led research. In addition, we warmly congratulate all other students and their teachers who entered the competition — your initiative, hard work and ambition are equally commendable.