Waterford Scientists

Exploring Waterford Scientists

Since November 2008, biographical portraits of notable Waterford Scientists have been published online, inspired by

Margaret Louisa Aylward (1810-1889)

Ernest Walton (1903-1995)

John Palliser (1817-1878)

Henry Eeles (1702-1781)

Richard J. Ussher (1814-1914)

Thomas Grubb (1800-1878)

Thomas Harriot (1560-1621)

International Renown

The remarakable story of the role played by Waterford scientists in the expansion of knowledge through the centuries deserves a broader local awareness of their internationally recognised contributions. John Palliser's remarkable expeditions are commemorated in Canada.

Nobel Laureate

Ernest Walton remains the only Irish recipient of the Nobel Prize for Science. Born in Abberyside, Dungarvan, Walton Park is named after him.

Philosopher, Chemist and Physicist..

Robert Boyle was a seminal early figure; a natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, inventor, and gentleman scientist, noted for his work in physics and chemistry. He is best known for the formulation of Boyle's law.