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What is EUREKA?

• EUREKA is a weekly, four-page glossy science publication for primary schools.
• It is written and researched in St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra by Paula Kilfeather, Janet Varley and Cliona Murphy and published by the Irish Independent.
• Many students all around the country currently use EUREKA to learn about the exciting world of science.
  

What EUREKA achieves?

• EUREKA is designed to make science attractive and interesting to primary school pupils.
  
• By covering current events, EUREKA reflects what's happening in the world around us and how this relates to the Primary Science syllabus.
  
• EUREKA encourages pupils to learn about Science through exploration and discovery within the classroom and at home.
  
• EUREKA covers the four key strands -living things; materials; energy; and environmental awareness and care- in addition to reaching into related areas in the Geography syllabus (water, weather, air, the solar system, etc.)

What has been said about EUREKA?

• "I am sure Eureka will prove to be a useful resource for teachers and pupils and will help to supplement the excellent work being done by teachers across the country to promote curiosity and enjoyment in the learning of science. It will make science fun for children with lots of interesting facts and quizzes." Mary Hanafin, Minister for Education and Science (at the EUREKA launch).
  
• "Eureka is a most impressive initiative to make young people aware of the true importance of science. This is an outstanding way to generate the creative enthusiasm needed by the next generation...". Sir Harry Kroto, Nobel Laureate.
  
• "We are delighted that the Irish Independent has taken the initiative to produce Eureka. The format is very accessible and colourful and it is packed with interesting information." Leo Enright, Chairman 'Discover Science & Engineering'.
  
• "In issue 12 you said that "Comet Machholz" was visible on the 2nd of February. I went out to see if I could see it and I did, it was really cool! I LOVE EUREKA!!!" Laura Jones (age 12), EUREKA Reader.

Who writes EUREKA?

• EUREKA is written by is written and researched in St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra by Paula Kilfeather, Janet Varley and Cliona Murphy.

How to get EUREKA?

EUREKA is available to order by primary schools and is delivered with a copy of the Irish Independent to your nominated local newsagent/shop.

Click here to find out more about Eureka and sign up to receive it