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Ballinasloe school crowned winners of national equine welfare competition

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Ballinasloe school crowned winners of national equine welfare competition

A Galway school has been crowned the winners of the 'From Foal to Race' competiton.

Transition year students from Choláiste an Chreagáin collected a €1000 cheque at the Racing Academy in Kildare.

Students Tanya Mannion, Mischa Moran and Caitlin Flynn won with their concept that collects and transmits real-time health data from a horse directly to the owner.

Judges were impressed by the project, which showed a brilliant understanding of how technology can support equine welfare and performance.

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There was a total of 12 finalists competing for the top spot, all of which showcased their learnings from the programme.

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