Louth gears up for Science Week 2025 with range of events

Events across Louth will take place from 9th – 16th November as part of Science Week 2025. This year, Science Week is celebrating 30 years of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland. Louth Science Festival 2025 is set to take place as part of this year’s campaign.

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, Science Week is coordinated by Research Ireland and celebrates science in our everyday lives. Running from 9th–16th November, the theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow’. The theme encourages people to explore how science and research have shaped and improved the lives we live today, while also looking at the questions and challenges of tomorrow, and how insights from the past can influence our future decisions.

More than 5 festivals and events across Louth will run from 9th-16th November 2025, taking place as part of Science Week, with events for people of all ages. 

Baking in Space – Sunday, November 9, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM, Dundalk Credit Union, Dundalk

Join aerospace engineer and Great British Bake Off finalist Andrew Smyth and scientist and explorer Dr. Niamh Shaw for a deliciously mind-expanding experience where baking meets space science. Baking in Space explores how we could bake bread in zero gravity and what spacecraft materials have in common with our kitchen cupboards. Combining fun, food, and physics, this imaginative event connects the challenges of space exploration with sustainability on Earth — a must-see for families and future astronauts alike.

Talk with PJ Gallagher – Thursday, November 13, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, Dundalk Library, Dundalk

Comedian, broadcaster and writer PJ Gallagher brings humour and heart to the conversation about mental health. Following the success of his bestselling memoir Madhouse, PJ shares personal insights into resilience, recovery, and the importance of openness around mental wellbeing. Expect laughter, honesty, and powerful storytelling in this unmissable evening that balances science, psychology, and the human experience.

Family Science Fair – Sunday, November 9, 10:30 AM–4:00 PM, Clogherhead Community Hall, Clogherhead

The Louth Science Festival Family Science Fair is a celebration of discovery for all ages, featuring children’s workshops from Circus250, Anyone4Science, and Creative Spark’s Fab Lab. Adults can enjoy talks from author Rosanna Cooney and wildlife presenter Eoin Warner, blending literary, environmental, and scientific themes. With a diverse programme of creativity, curiosity, and community spirit, this event perfectly captures the essence of Science Week.

Other events in the area and across the country can be found at www.scienceweek.ie

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced €847,820 in funding to support 14 festivals and hundreds of events taking place nationwide as part of Science Week 2025.

Speaking at the launch, Minister Lawless said: “Science Week is now a key event across Ireland, connecting people with science through engaging activities. I am delighted to announce my department’s support for this year’s programme with over €847,000 in funding for 36 projects. Science shapes every minute of our daily lives, from protecting the environment to driving healthcare and technological innovation, and so much more besides. This year’s theme, ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow.’, invites us to reflect on past progress and future possibilities, and, above all, enjoy the experiences. I encourage everyone to get involved and attend one of the many events happening around the country this Science Week.”

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Commenting on Science Week, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, said: “For 30 years, Science Week has been sparking curiosity and bringing people together through science. Our anniversary theme of ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow.’ is a chance to both celebrate the endeavours of yesteryear that have brought us to where we are today, and to consider what may lie ahead for individuals, families, communities, Ireland, and the entire planet. We’re delighted to see such a wide range of events taking place across the country again this year. The success and appeal of Science Week is due primarily to the creativity and tireless work of local organisers and volunteers. I want to sincerely thank them for making Science Week such a vibrant, nationwide celebration.”

Science Week 2025 takes place from 9th-16th November. For more information on how to get involved, please visit www.scienceweek.ie/ You can also follow developments using the hashtag #scienceweek #Then.Today.Tomorrow.