Launch of Innovation Dublin Week and Digital Treasure Hunt

Mayor Mick Duff launched Innovation Dublin Week in South Dublin County and gave the students from St. Marks School in Tallaght the first clue in the Digital Treasure Hunt - an interactive quiz that anyone can take part in - all you need is a mobile phone and the ability to solve clues. The answers to the clues are based around places of interest in Tallaght and are a great way to highlight all of the amenities that Tallaght has to offer.

The Digital treasure Hunt was devised by computer students from IT Tallaght.

To enter The Digital Treasure Hunt:

SMS: Text HUNT START to 51678

You will receive instruction on how to play and the first clue

Phones with Mobile Internet Capability

Visit http://innovationdublin.mobi

Phones with Java and GPS capabilities

Send HUNT APP to 51678 and you will receive a link to the instructions

Successful candidates should supply contact details and all are entered into a draw to win an iPod

The Mayor Mick Duff gave the students the first clue and said ?This is an innovative way to visit the landmarks around the Tallaght area and have fun as well..? The Digital Treasure Hunt is only one of the many exciting events happening in South Dublin County this week. Check out the website www.southdublininnovates.ie for further details.?

With over 50 events planned throughout South Dublin County to promote an energetic and innovative place for learning, living, working and enterprise. The events will include creative solutions to the challenges we face today and will also focus on the arts, green agenda and enterprise in the County.?