Festival to celebrate life and work of scientist Boyle

THE life and work of the scientist Robert Boyle will be celebrated in his home town of Lismore next month.

Festival to celebrate life and work of scientist Boyle
Fri, 21 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
Conor Kane

The heritage town in Co Waterford will play host to the Robert Boyle Science Festival from November 18 to 20, with events emphasising his work and the crucial legacy of knowledge he left for generations of scientists.

Robert Boyle was born in Lismore Castle in 1627 and was arguably the most influential scientist of his day

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