European Achievement for Gaeltacht Students: Glan go Glas Takes Second Place

We are delighted to announce that Glan go Glas, the young entrepreneurial team from Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, has secured second place in the Junior Achievement Europe Company of the Year Competition. The competition took place recently in Catania, Sicily, where over 800 young entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries competed.

Five students – Kate Ní Shúilleabháin, Katie Ní Éineacháin, Ríona Ní Ghealbháin, Oisín Ó Dubhda, and Cian Ó Gallchóir – founded the mini-company ‘Glan go Glas’, which focuses on producing eco-friendly cleaning products. They succeeded in representing Ireland in the European competition after winning the national Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Clár na gComhlachtaí competition.

This achievement demonstrates not only the excellence of youth entrepreneurship in Ireland but also the innovation and commitment to sustainability being fostered in Ireland’s Gaeltacht communities. The team has drawn attention to the importance of environmentally friendly cleaning products, clearly reflecting the growing demand for environmentally responsible household products.

Tomás Ó Síocháin, CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta, said:

“This is a remarkable achievement for Glan go Glas and Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne. It clearly demonstrates the talent and innovation of our young people in the Gaeltacht. It stands as evidence of the importance of programs like Clár na gComhlachtaí in fostering entrepreneurial skills among our youth, ensuring a bright future for entrepreneurship in the Gaeltacht.”

Helen Raftery, CEO of Junior Achievement Ireland, also congratulated the team: “This is a testament to the high standard of entrepreneurship being fostered in our Gaeltacht schools. Glan go Glas has brought great honor to Ireland on the European stage.”

This achievement by Glan go Glas is proof of the ability and innovation emerging among young Gaeltacht entrepreneurs, and indicates a bright future for Gaeltacht and Irish entrepreneurship.