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The money helps, but it is just a start. Researchers in Ireland are basking in a new self confidence and spirit of collaboration, teaming up across the border and across multiple institutes . Frank Gannon, the country's front man for research writes about structuring progess , we profile some of the countries leading researchers Fergus Shanahan and a trio from Trinity, and highlight just a small portion of the ongoing research . The section closes with a timely warning about Ireland's future education funding needs .