Winning for Ireland - Inspirational

One of our less endearing qualities is our proclivity to relish downfall rather than celebrate success — we can be terrible, natural begrudgers.

At a moment when it is too easy to be overcome by the negatives all around us, it is wonderful to celebrate a significant international success, one that reflects well on this society and on our education system too.

Student Kieran O’Callaghan has won the overall award at the European Student Innovation. A student at Cork Institute of Technology, he was prevailed over a field of 42 finalists from 28 countries.