Ready to think like a hacker? Join us at SETU Carlow for a fun, hands-on Capture the Flag (CTF) event for schools. More than €1000 in spot prizes and awards It’s open to all, and you don’t need any previous experience.

Team up to crack clues, spot weaknesses and solve challenges in areas such as cryptography, web exploitation, digital forensics, reverse engineering, OSINT and online safety. You’ll get to experiment, think creatively and see how far your curiosity can take you in a safe challenge environment.

Whether you’re completely new to cyber security or already interested in how technology works behind the scenes, this is a chance to try the kinds of puzzles and problem-solving that make the field exciting—and get a feel for what a future career in cyber security could be like.

When: Thursday, 26 November 2026
Where: SETU Carlow
Who: Open to all students — no previous cyber security experience needed

Bring your curiosity, work together and see if you can capture the flag!