Mathematics Enrichment Classes in Limerick
Mathematics Enrichment Classes 2024/25
The lecture hall KBG 11 is in the Kemmy Business School on the main UL campus (adjacent to the Schumann Building on the UL campus map). Turn left on entering the KBS from the car park side. The room is then on the left on the ground floor.
Classes will continue until December on most Thursdays from 7 to 10 pm. The schedule will be completed in due course.
If you are interested in participating, please register here. If you were registered for the 2023/24 classes, you need to register again!
| Dates | Room | 7.00 – 10.00 pm |
| 3 October 2024 | KBG 11 | fun competition and getting to know each other |
| 10 October | KBG 11 | Mary and Sarah Frawley, Bernd Kreussler (Number Theory) |
| 17 October | KBG 11 | Mary and Sarah Frawley, Bernd Kreussler (Number Theory) |
| 24 October | KBG 11 | Gordon Lessells (mixed), Edin Omerdic (Geometry) |
| 31 October | (no class) | |
| 7 November | KBG 11 | Eberhard Mayerhofer (Number Theory), Mark Burke (Algebra) |
| 14 November | KBG 11 | Ronan Flatley (Combinatorics), Mark Burke (Algebra) |
| 21 November | KBG 11 | Ronan Flatley (Combinatorics), Cian O'Brien (Combinatorics) |
| 28 November | KBG 11 | Limerick Maths Olympiad |
| 5 December | KBG 11 | Stephen Coughlan (Geometry), Gordon Lessells (mixed) |
| 12 December | KBG 11 | Gordon Lessells (Algebra), Stephen Coughlan (Geometry) |
| Saturday, 25 January 2025 | KBG 11 | 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Irish Mathematical Olympiad |
Mathematics Enrichment Courses are also run at universities in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Maynooth, and at ATU Sligo. Details can be found through the links on the website of the Irish Mathematical Olympiad.
What is it?
The Mathematics Enrichment course is designed to develop a sound understanding of mathematics and improve problem-solving skills. There is little overlap with the mathematics taught in school. While there will be some mathematical theory introduced, the emphasis will be on solving problems rather than accumulating theory. Participants will be trained to create original deductive arguments to establish mathematical facts. The problems studied require inventive thinking rather than applying known techniques.
Who is it for?
These classes are for talented students of mathematics in Transition Year, 5th year or 6th year of secondary school.
You cannot become a problem solver without solving problems on your own!
Therefore, from each participant, the willingness to do some homework is expected.
Mathematical Olympiads
Many students enjoy to compete with others in areas in which they have a talent. Mathematical Olympiads provide a competitive but friendly environment for mathematically talented students. On all levels, such Olympiads can help to keep up motivation to improve problem solving skills. At Maths Olympiads students with similar interests meet and enjoy to discuss about their mathematical problem solving experience.
Limerick Mathematical Olympiad
In November 2024, participation in the Limerick Mathematical Olympiad will be offered to all participants of the enrichment classes.
European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad
The fourteenth European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad will take place in Prishtina (Kosovo) from 11th to the 17th of April 2025.
Results and exam papers of previous EGMOs can be found on the EGMO website.
Irish Mathematical Olympiad
Round 1
Top performing participants of the First Round of IrMO, taking place in September 2024 in most second level schools in Ireland, will be invited to our Mathematics Enrichment Course.
Final Round
Participants of the Mathematics Enrichment Classes will be encouraged to participate in the Final Round of the Irish Mathematical Olympiad which will be held on 25 January 2025.
International Mathematical Olympiad
The results of the Final Round of IrMO will be used in identifying an Irish Squad from which a team will later be selected for the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad to be held in Sunshine Coast QLD (Australia) from 10th to 20th of July 2025. There is a policy on eligibility to represent Ireland at the IMO.
