Budding scientists become youngest recipients of Cork Person of the Year awards for their research

Two budding scientists have become the youngest recipients of Cork Person of the Year awards for their research, which could potentially treat drug-resistant MRSA and produce electricity from rainwater.

The awards, which are in their 26th year, were presented jointly to Simon Meehan, 16, a student at Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig and Eilise Ireland, 18, who studies at Regina Mundi School, Douglas.