A group of students from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair are representing Ireland in Greece where Europe’s largest entrepreneurship competition for young people is taking place this week.

The Eco Paws team is among 800 plus young entrepreneurs from 40 European countries at JA Europe’s Gen E 2025 event in Athens,.

At this event, these young students from the Gaeltacht will have the opportunity to present their innovative business ideas to a live audience and showcase their entrepreneurial skills on the European stage.

Their mini company, Eco-Paws, is an environmentally friendly pet bed company founded by four school friends, Danielle Ní Fhearraigh, Brianna Ní Fhearraigh, Molly Nic Giolla Chomhaill and  Fia Nic Giolla Chomhaill.

Their trip is being supported by Údarás na Gaeltachta

“We are extremely proud of these students from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair,” an Údarás spokesperson said.

“This is a wonderful demonstration of the entrepreneurial potential that exists among our young people in the Gaeltacht. It is important that we support opportunities like this that enable our students to develop their skills and connect with other young people across Europe.”

The Gaoth Dobhair team enjoy a little bit of sight-seeing in Athens.

As an organisation focused on the economic and social development of the Gaeltacht, Údarás na Gaeltachta understands the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship among the next generation.
This is an exceptional opportunity for the students to gain experience in international entrepreneurship and to demonstrate that there is unlimited talent and potential in the Gaeltacht.

The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony taking place tonight.

The members of the Eco Paws team at this week’s event in Athens.