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Loreto entrepreneurs tick all the right boxes
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A group of very clever kids at Loreto National School have shown incredible entrepreneurial spirit by coming up with a kit to treat tick bites.
The idea originated when 6th class pupil Ali O’Donoghue was bitten by a tick and discovered what little information was available to treat her injury. She and her classmates researched the topic and came up with the idea of the Tick Kit, which can be used to treat bites that in some instances can cause Lyme disease.
The kit, which is retailing at a very reasonable €5, includes tick twisters, plasters, antiseptic wipes, a pair of rubber gloves and instructions on the inside of the lid. The project was undertaken by 5th and 6th class students under the supervision of teacher Edward Looney and principal Mary O’Sullivan as part of the Junior Entrepreneur Programme and the students hope that profits made will help fund their upcoming school tour.
“Great credit is due to all the children in 5th and 6th class and their teacher Edward Looney, who have worked very hard on this project,” said Mrs O’Sullivan. “We would like to thank David Rea, producer of Celtic Steps, who visited the children and gave them great advice about setting up a business, as well as our secretary Margaret and our parents who also gave great help and support. It has been a great learning experience for the children in how to develop a business “
6th class pupils Ali O’Donoghue, Amy Healy and Daniel Murphy also recently made a presentation at the Muckross Community Association public meeting on Lyme Disease.
“Going forward, the product has great potential as a fundraiser for the school,” Mrs O’Sullivan added. “We hope to involve parents to further develop the Tick Kit and market it as we have received a lot of enquiries from pharmacies, hotels, outdoor shops, Killarney Tourist Office and the Tropical Medical Bureau.”
For more information on the Tick Kit, please contact Scoil Bhríde Loreto on 064 66 32484.
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