FIRST LEGO League Challenge Ireland
An Ireland-based robotics and STEM competition where teams design and program a LEGO robot, complete missions and develop an innovation project around a real-world theme. Open to students aged 11–16 in teams with an adult coach. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from robot design, programming, engineering strategy, teamwork and project presentation.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
2 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
9–16
School level
Upper primary and lower secondary teams in Ireland
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
Team registration, innovation project, robot design/programming, regional/national events where available
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
5 Feb 2027
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
The visible centre of FIRST LEGO League Challenge is the autonomous robot game, but the Irish programme makes clear that this is only one part of the work. Teams also develop an innovation solution, explain their robot design and demonstrate Core Values in how they collaborate. At a regional tournament, students present these elements and then put the robot onto the competition field. That balance changes how a team should organise. If every meeting is spent chasing robot points, the innovation project becomes a rushed presentation and only one or two students understand the design. If the team spends too long discussing a broad social problem, it may never build a testable solution. Strong teams create one schedule for all outputs and make technical decisions visible to everyone. CompeteMap sees Challenge as a substantial engineering season for students aged 11–16 in Ireland. It suits teams that can meet consistently and an adult coach who is comfortable letting students own imperfect decisions. Registration includes the season Challenge Set, a regional tournament place and support resources, but teams also need access to compatible LEGO Education equipment. The greatest value comes from iteration and shared explanation, not from adults delivering a polished machine.
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Recommended resources
FIRST LEGO League Challenge Ireland
Open resource ↗Official Irish programme page covering the Challenge format and participation.
Official · Free · Competition guide · Essential
Challenge Team Resources
Open resource ↗Engineering Notebook, Team Meeting Guide, Robot Game rules, rubrics and session plans.
Official · Free · Team resource library · Essential
FIRST LEGO League Season Materials
Open resource ↗Official current-season challenge documents, updates and Robot Game materials.
Official · Free · Season materials · Essential
FIRST LEGO League Ireland Resources
Open resource ↗Official Irish resource hub for teams, coaches and event preparation.
Official · Free · Programme resources · Recommended
Source information
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