This is the second year the Kerry girls’ product has been recognised at the exhibition.
Tralee students Ciara, Saoirse and Laoise Murphy from Presentation Secondary School Tralee in Kerry were named the overall winners of the 2025 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) for their project ‘Aid Care Treat (ACT) – an app-timising emergency response’.
The sister-trio, aged 17, 15 and 12 respectively, spent the last year working with public and private stakeholders on their medical assistance app designed to support emergency healthcare responses. It integrates crucial features needed to provide swift and effective aid during critical situations.
This is the second year their product has been recognised at the exhibition, having previously won the Runner-Up Group award last year.
Commenting on their win, Ciara told SiliconRepublic.com that it was “absolutely incredible”.
“It’s the most phenomenal…life-changing and so surreal…we’re absolutely thrilled.”
Words by Suhasini Srinivasaragavan
