County final winners, Loreto College Mullingar: Sophia Kilmurray, Martha Dixon and Bailey Shields.

Mullingar and Kilbeggan teams go through in ‘Battle of Wits’

Published:

Schools teams from Mullingar and Kilbeggan will represent the county in the regional final of the ‘Battle of Wits’ table quiz following their success at the local round in Áras an Chontae.

Westmeath Libraries welcomed transition year students and their teachers for the 2024 return of the ‘Battle of Wits’ and they battled through 10 rounds, aiming for a place in the upcoming regional round, where they will go head-to-head with top teams from Laois, Longford, and Offaly.

After a close competition, Loreto College, Mullingar claimed first place, followed by Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan in second.

St Finian’s took third place, rounding off a day of fierce but friendly rivalry.

The two leading teams, Loreto College and Mercy Secondary School, now advance to represent Westmeath at the regional final.

Westmeath Libraries congratulate all participants and look forward to the next exciting round of the Battle of Wits 2024.

County final second place, Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan: Hugh O’Brien, Lucy O’Sullivan, Pauric McDonnell and Saidbhe Roche.
Published: