Tullamore's 'The Steminists' make history with VEX robotics world final win

Tullamore's all-female robotics team 'The Steminists' have been hailed as "world champions" aftering bringing home the Judges Awards from the Vex IQ Robotics World Championships in Dallas this week.

The competition took place from May 12 to May 14, and featured teams from across the globe.

The Award-winning team includes five students aged between 12 and 14, including students Emily Thunder, Jasmine Matsushita, Rachel Ebenezer, Alice Duffy, and Olivia Hoey, supported by teachers Ms Sindy Meleady and Ms Aisling Bourke.

Sacred Heart School couldn't be prouder of their incredible students.

"From the Sacred Heart School all the way to Texas — our incredible students have just brought home the prestigious Judges Award at the VEX World Finals!

"Their hard work, and courage have blown the judges away, and we couldn’t be prouder. This is not just a win — this is history made.

"From the corridors of the SHS to the global stage… our girls have shown the world what Irish talent looks like."

The girls received well wishes from Offaly County Council, and President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins ahead of their trip to the US, as well as much support from their local community who couldn't wait to see what the fantastic young women in STEM could achieve.