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Shannon Foynes Port TUS Students Abbie Moloney, Shane Tarran, with Pat Keating Chief Executive and Livinia Duggan, Lecturer TUS, with Evan O'Reilly, and Miah Kelly at the Schools Competition Winners at the Clayton Hotel Picture Brendan Gleeson
Shannon Foynes Port Tom Tracey, Judge, Evelyn Adams, Pat Keating Chief Executive, Livinia Duggan, Lecturer TUS, and Mike Kennelly, Harbour Master at the Schools Competition Winners at the Clayton Hotel Picture Brendan Gleeson
Students ‘Shoot the Breeze’ as a sustainable new world from west coast wind energy is set out in Shannon Foynes Port competition Innovation, team-work and hard work of students stand out as eyes are wide opened to Shannon Estuary and west coast wind potential The future is in safe hands and very much about sustainability, Shannon Foynes Port Chief Executive Pat Keating stated as he applauded students from across the Shannon Estuary for their vision for the future at the 4 th Compass schools competition final. Hosted at the newly renovated Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum at the weekend, the competition, themed ‘Shooting the Breeze’, saw five schools shortlisted for the grand final set out their vision for a future entirely powered from renewable energy by harvesting our infinite wind supply off the west coast through floating wind energy. Pic Arthur Ellis
Students ‘Shoot the Breeze’ as a sustainable new world from west coast wind energy is set out in Shannon Foynes Port competition Innovation, team-work and hard work of students stand out as eyes are wide opened to Shannon Estuary and west coast wind potential The future is in safe hands and very much about sustainability, Shannon Foynes Port Chief Executive Pat Keating stated as he applauded students from across the Shannon Estuary for their vision for the future at the 4 th Compass schools competition final. Hosted at the newly renovated Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum at the weekend, the competition, themed ‘Shooting the Breeze’, saw five schools shortlisted for the grand final set out their vision for a future entirely powered from renewable energy by harvesting our infinite wind supply off the west coast through floating wind energy. Pic Arthur Ellis

 

4th November 2025 -
Official Launch

Launch of the COMPASS Competition: Connecting Our Future.

 

November – December 2025 -
Engagement Phase

SFPC engages with schools and welcomes port visits from registered teams.

 

12th December 2025 -
Entry Form Deadline

All entry forms must be submitted by this date.  Upon receipt, an information pack will be circulated to registered schools.

 

06th March 2026 -
Short Film Submission Deadline

Final date to submit project videos via FilmFreeway.

 

20th March 2026 -
Shortlist Announcement

Top 5 entries will be announced.

 

Late March – Early April 2026 (Date TBC) -
Presentation Skills Training

SFPC will provide training to finalists in preparation for the Gala Awards ceremony. 

 

 

24th April 2026 -
Gala Awards Ceremony

Finalist films will be showcased and winners announced. Venue: The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum. 

A Note for Registered Teams :

SFPC is here to support you throughout your COMPASS Competition journey. If your school needs guidance or assistance with your projects, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact Evelyn Adams at eadams@sfpc.ie.

We are happy to visit your school, welcome you to Foynes Port, and assist with any queries related to your project. Let’s work together to make your COMPASS experience a success!

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