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The pupils of fifth and sixth class at Bishop Harty National School in Ballinree, have proved to be right geniuses when it comes to business ideas.
The young designers and entrepreneurs received the Genius Product Award for their multi-sports stand at this year’s Junior Entrepreneur Programme.
Inspired by their love of sport, the pupils designed and made a wooden stand for sports equipment, including hurleys, rackets and helmets.
They enlisted the help of a local carpenter to teach them woodworking skills.
They set up a stall at the Barack Obama Plaza to sell their product.
Niamh Spain, who was on the marketing team, said: “My proudest moment was meeting Padraig Harrington at the Plaza. He was very nice, and he bought one of our stands.”.
The pupils made almost €1,000 profit from their business.
More than 10,000 primary school children launched 300 classroom businesses this year as part of their participation in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme.
They worked together as a class using their creativity and skills to create original products and launch businesses ranging from board games and toys to high-end craft and educational products.
Meanwhile, fifth class Gaelscoil Bhríde, Durlas, Tiobraid Árann created, designed and sold a game called Bonn go Baithis.
Bonn go Baithis is a family-friendly game that includes active cards, general knowledge cards, and trick cards, with some “as Gaeilge”.
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