Young scientists win European title

TWO farmers’ sons from Co Cork have won Europe’s most prestigious competition for young scientists.

Kinsale Community School pupils John D. O’Callaghan and Liam McCarthy have added the top prize at the EU Young Scientist Contest to their award for winning the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Last night, the two 14-year-olds were presented with a cash prize of €7,000 and trophy at the awards ceremony in Paris.