Student simple gadgets sheds light on mobile black spots

FOR those mobile phone users who frequently have to retreat to the nearest mountain in order to get a signal, a young scientist from Cork unveiled a simple gadget yesterday which could make even the most remote parts reception-friendly.

Fiona Ryan, 16, who is a transition year student at Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál in Blarney, said the poor reception in her own area of Cork was the inspiration of her invention.

Realising her problem was shared by many throughout the country, Fiona decided to design a type of antenna which can be connected to a mobile at any time to improve reception.