He entered Trinity College Dublin at the young age of 16 to study his two best subjects which were mathematics and experimental science, and he was soon putting the training he had received at home to good use.
Siya ipinasok Trinity College Dublin at ang mga bata na edad ng 16 sa pag-aaral ng kanyang dalawang pinakamahusay na mga paksa na kung saan ay matematika at experimental science, at siya ay ilagay lalong madaling panahon ang pagsasanay niya na natanggap sa bahay para sa mabuting gamitin.