Three Kerry schools have been recognised in this year’s Junior Entrepreneur Awards. St. Michael’s National School, Sneem received the Go Green Award for Horsepower Eco-firestarter – an eco-friendly fire starter made from horse manure. Murhur National School, Moyvane won the Digital Maestros Award for Murhur Mysteries – a box full of fidgets and fun, including fidgets designed and 3-D printed by the class. Scoil Mhic Easmainn, Tralee received the Finance Wizards Award for Yarn and Bead – hand-crocheted octopus toys and bracelets. Teacher Tracy Long and 5th class pupil Bradley O’Brien spoke from Sneem NS, teacher Alma Finucane and 6th class student Amber Fitzmaurice represented Murhur NS, and sixth class pupils Farrah McClure and Christopher Fusco spoke from Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn.
3rd-6th class in Murhur National School, Moyvane, Co. Kerry won the Digital Maestros award in the All-Island Junior Entrepreneur Programme 2026 Awards for their JEP business Murhur Mysteries – fidgets designed and 3-D printed by the class.Pictured operating the 3d printer are; Luke O’Connor, left and Cian Shanahan with teacher Alma Finucane.
Sarah O'Sullivan, Maya Bali, Oisín O'Sullivan and Aisling O'Sullivan 4th, 5th & 6th class in Sneem National School, Co. Kerry who won the Go Green award in the All-Island Junior Entrepreneur Programme 2026 Awards for their JEP business Horsepower Eco Firestarters.PHOTO. Jerry Kennelly | No reproduction fee
