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Killarney girls are just fizzing with bright ideas
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THE pupils of Holy Cross Mercy National School have been adding plenty of fizz, fun and pizzazz to proceedings at a major business showcase for Kerry’s youngest entrepreneurs this morning.
The students unveiled their business Fun Fizzies Bath Bomb Company at the Junior Entrepreneur Programme showcase at The Malton.
Children in Aisling Sugrue’s fifth class and Rhonda Daly’s fifth and sixth class are the brains behind the successful scheme which they embarked on in October.
“Having gathered a lot of knowledge, the girls came up with many enterprising ideas and researched their feasibility. After a lot of thought and consideration the children voted on the idea of starting a bath bomb business,” said Aisling.
“Excitement grew as the children conducted as variety of market research amongst their target market. This included conducting surveys, hosting a focus group and doing a blind scent test between commercial bath salts and bath bombs compared to their own homemade product.”
Soon the Fun Fizzies Bath Bomb Company was set up and production began in the classrooms. The children had to finance the company themselves and each child put in an investment of €3 each into the business – which they later received back when the company made profit!
The girls produced hundreds of bath bombs and bath salts in lavender and lemongrass scents. These products all sold out in record time following the showcase and launch day which was held in January in the school.
The generous girls also decided to donate €588 to the nearby Killarney Daffodil Farm’s fundraiser in aid of cancer research. “Elizabeth O'Shea, a third-class pupil in our school, and her dad, Michael, run the Killarney Daffodil Farm so the charity has a close connection with the school,” said Aisling.
Kathleen O'Connor, Kadie McCannon, Ooma Whieldon and Katie McHugh of Holy Cross Mercy National School with their business
"Fun Fizzies Bath Bomb Company". PICTURE: SALLY MACMONAGLE
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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