Three Leitrim primary schools honoured with national STEM awards
Three primary schools in Leitrim have received a Research Ireland Curious Minds Award for 2026 in recognition of excellence in STEM learning.
Ballaghameehan N.S., Rossinver and Drumlease N.S., Dromahair received Gold awards, while Scoil Mhic Diarmada, Kiltyclogher received a Platinum Award.
Funded by Research Ireland, the Curious Minds Awards recognise schools that adopt hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in their teaching.
The initiative is open to all primary schools and supports educators and students at every stage of their STEM teaching and learning journeys.
Across participating schools, students are encouraged to ask questions, test ideas and apply their learning in meaningful ways. Through practical investigations and real-world challenges, pupils explore STEM topics including biodiversity, coding and programming, design-and-make projects, forces and materials, engineering challenges and problem-solving activities.
Announcing the 2026 Curious Minds Awards, James Lawless said: “I want to thank the teachers and school leaders whose passion and dedication are inspiring the next generation to engage with STEM in creative and meaningful ways.”