The Bebras2025/2026 Finals took place at Maynooth University on 18 April 2026, welcoming over 600 primary and secondary school students from across Ireland for a day dedicated to computational thinking, logic, and creativity. The event marked the culmination of the national Bebras Challenge, which encourages young people to develop problem‑solving skills through engaging, age‑appropriate challenges.
The atmosphere on campus was vibrant as students, teachers, and families gathered to celebrate achievement and enthusiasm for computing concepts. Participants competed across multiple age categories, showcasing impressive focus, resilience, and ingenuity throughout the final rounds.
The winners on the day were as follows:
5th & 6th Year
- 1st Place: Liam Smith
- 2nd Place: Benedek Hernold Csorba
- 3rd Place: Fionn Maher
3rd & 4th Year
- 1st Place: Panna Danyil Kyrgyzov
- 2nd Place: Gabriel Lopes Jacinto Da Silva
- 3rd Place: Panna Hernold-Csorba
1st & 2nd Year
- 1st Place: Jack Dempsey
- 2nd Place: Jumanah Nasr
- 3rd Place: Liam McCarthy
5th & 6th Class
- 1st Place: Raphael Bicalho Dowling
- 2nd Place: Nathan Gryglewicz
- 3rd Place: Gabriel Prusak
3rd & 4th Class
- 1st Place: Oisin Murphy
- 2nd Place: Oliver Cygan
- 3rd Place: Owen Lewis
The 2026 Bebras Finals highlighted both the depth of young talent and the growing enthusiasm for computational thinking in Irish schools, making it a memorable and inspiring day for all involved.
