Rather than turning a blind eye, parents need to give a clear message about the dangers of underage drinking, a child and adolescent psychiatrist tells Helen O’Callaghan.

While their school hopes the success helps their case for a new science room, the parents of the country’s top young scientists are looking forward to seeing their bright young kids a little bit more.

Parents should think twice about allowing their teenagers have a drink on special occasions if they do not want them to develop bad alcohol habits, say the 2015 BT Young Scientist winners.

A reception honouring the country’s top young scientists took place at their school in north Cork last night.

The winners of the 51st BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition for 2015 have been announced.

Night terrors and nerves gave way to relief and resolve following English Paper 1 at Mt Saint Michael’s in Rosscarbery, Co Cork yesterday.

AT St Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford, last evening the host team put in a sterling performance in scoring 104 points to defeat Waterpark College and CBS Tramore.