West Cork pupil nets safety award for warning device to prevent farm deaths

Student, who grew up on a farm, impressed judges with his innovative product

Many farming accidents involve machinery.

FARM safety was highlighted at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition with an award-winning device designed by a student at Scoil Phobail Bhéara in West Cork.

The prototype, which aims to prevent accidental injuries and deaths from farm machinery, won the ABP farm safety award at the prestigious competition.