08/05/2026
What an incredible achievement for Kerry at the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards 2026! 🎉
I am absolutely delighted for the students, teachers, parents, mentors and schools involved in this year’s competition. With over 16,000 entrants nationwide across six categories, bringing home two National Awards is a remarkable accomplishment.
A huge congratulations to: 🏆 Katie Walsh from Castleisland Community College, whose business Eyes For All won the Greg Fry Shining Star Award in the Intermediate Category.
🏆 Lucy O’Brien from Killorglin Community College, winner of the Start Up Stories competition in the Intermediate Category with Lucy Bakes.
Well done also to our other fantastic Kerry finalists:
👏 Stella Sprays from Intermediate School Killorglin
👏 Duckers Designs from St. Brendan’s College, Killarney
These achievements reflect the creativity, innovation and determination of young entrepreneurs across Kerry. Special thanks and recognition to teachers Áine Culloty, Grace O'Sullivan, Orla Courtney and Sarah Keane for their dedication and support throughout the programme, and to my fellow mentor Paola Kennedy for her continued encouragement and teamwork.
Proud to be part of such a strong and inspiring Student Enterprise Programme. The future of enterprise in Kerry is very bright indeed!
Student Enterprise Programme
Kerry Student Enterprise Awards
Kerry Local Enterprise Office
