Young scientist Ciara among the A team

Ciara Judge is taking it all in her stride, being one of the top young scientists and now one of Ireland’s top brains, after getting 12 A’s in her Junior Certificate.

The transition-year student at Kinsale Community School thought she had not done very well at English in June. So she found it hard to believe she was one of the lucky 13 with 11 higher level and one common level As.

“I’m still quite shocked. I’m over the moon,” said Ciara.