Maths students from Limerick schools whizz their way to national finals

STUDENTS from three Limerick schools have reached the national finals of the Team Maths 2023 competition out of a total of 23 schools in Ireland. 

Colaiste Ide agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale, Scoil Pól in Kilfinane and Castletroy College in Annacotty all participated in the competition which took place recently. 

The competition, run by the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association (IMTA), challenges a team of four senior cycle students to compete together and solve equations, based on the higher level Leaving Certificate syllabus. 

Students were allocated six minutes to solve each problem and all three Limerick teams were successful in their efforts to ascend to the national final.

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Niall Twomey, mentor and teacher of the Abbeyfeale team, said: “It is brilliant practice for the students before their Leaving Cert mock exams which are taking place next week. It is fantastic for the school to be recognised academically and it is something we are excited to be involved in going forward."

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Castletroy College shone bright on the day of the regional competition, with its team scoring the highest in Ireland. 

Previously, the school had two students travel as far as Oslo, Norway to participate in an international mathematics Olympiad in July, 2022. 

Teacher Gary Ryan said: “It’s great to see them rewarded because they put in a lot of work - the most impressive thing is that the regional stage of the competition took place during the week of their pre-exams. They are great problem solvers and we hope they go all the way.” added Gary.

The third and final Limerick school to whizz its way to the national finals was Scoil Pól in Kilfinane.

Teacher Aine Kelly, commented: “It is a great opportunity for the students and a great environment for them to work with other students with similar interests. They will be looking forward to another day out in early March, as am I.” 

Almost 200 secondary schools took part in the competition with the Limerick quiz being held in at Crescent College Comprehensive in the city. 

The finalists, including the representatives of the three Limerick schools, will compete on March 4, for the national trophy and recognition that comes with it.