About Engineers Ireland
Engineers Ireland is the trusted voice of the Engineering profession, with 26,000 members. They will exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships for the first time this year, with the theme ‘Engineering Your Future’.
Dr. Edmond Harty, President
Dr. Edmond Harty (ex Dairymaster) is President of Engineers Ireland and a well-known Engineer.
As you may know, Edmond previously won the prestigious title of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Edmond will be on site throughout the event, being Engineers Ireland’s primary spokesperson and he will answer any questions about engineering.
President Michael D. Higgins – Honorary Fellow
President Michael D. Higgins is an Honorary Fellow of Engineers Ireland.
Key Focus Areas at Ploughing
Careers
Engineers Ireland will be joined by academic partners, including Heads of Schools of Engineering from universities across Ireland. They will showcase career pathways and opportunities in Engineering via third level and apprenticeship routes.
‘ENG-E’ the Robot, serving Ice Cream
One of the key attractions at Engineers Ireland’s stand is ‘ENG-E’, the ice cream serving robot, who has been created specifically for the National Ploughing Championships to demonstrate the innovation, creativity and potential of the engineering sector in Ireland. The Engineers Ireland robot will also showcase the talent and creativity of our third-level Engineering students.
ENG-E has been developed by a team of researchers at MTU Kerry. Team members will be on site to demonstrate how robots can work alongside humans, allowing us to solve more complex engineering problems-all whilst serving delicious ice cream!
Formula 1 Type Student Racing Car
Engineers Ireland is collaborating with TU Dublin to showcase their Formula Student Racing car on site, which previously raced at Silverstone. This car was built by third level students in the Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering programme at TU Dublin.
Cyclone Machine
A Cyclone Machine will also be in the stand to engage visitors in the importance of sustainability and innovation, with the title ‘Our climate is changing and we all have a role to play’. Visitors will enter the cyclone machine and try to catch the coloured ball. This will be a fun and interactive educational experience, learning about the role of Engineers in developing innovative solutions to some of society’s more challenging issues.