The annual awards celebrate schools that champion a spirit of curiosity, with pupils diving into everything from rocket launches and marble runs to biodiversity surveys and egg drop experiments.
Twelve primary schools across Kildare have earned a 2025 Curious Minds Award from Research Ireland, proving that the county’s youngest minds are more than up to the challenge when it comes to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
From Maynooth to Athy, students wowed judges with a mix of creativity, experimentation, and hands-on problem-solving.
The annual awards celebrate schools that champion a spirit of curiosity, with pupils diving into everything from rocket launches and marble runs to biodiversity surveys and egg drop experiments.
Backed by Research Ireland, the initiative is all about making STEM learning engaging and accessible - encouraging kids, teachers, and families to think outside the textbook.
This year’s Kildare winners include:
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Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh, Cnoc An Phíobaire
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North Kildare Educate Together NS, Clane Road
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Presentation Girls School, Maynooth
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SN Rath Mor, Rathmore
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Scoil Bhríde NS Athgarvan
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Scoil Bhride NS, Rathangan
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Scoil Bhríde, An Chill
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Scoil C. Ui Dhalaigh, Léim An Bhradáin
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Scoil Chorbain, Fairgreen
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Scoil Mhichíl Naofa, Athy
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Scoil Náisiúnta Bhríde, Prosperous Road
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St. Brigid's National School, Ticknevin
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