400,000 people set to engage in all-island festival of maths and numeracy

Maths Week Ireland returns for the annual all-island festival dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of maths and numeracy among young people, parents and the wider population (12^th – 20^th October). Over 400,000 people, including students and the general public, will take part in events across the island focused on driving home the benefits of maths and all the opportunities it brings for individuals, society and the economy.

Now in its 14^th year, Maths Week Ireland continues to be the largest festival of maths in the world. This year’s programme of events was launched by Education and Skills Minister, Joe McHugh T.D. with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society, Science Foundation Ireland, Dr. Sheila Donegan of Maths Week Ireland and pupils from St. Christopher’s Primary School in Dublin city centre.