Moyne student canters to victory at enterprise awards

A student from Moyne Community School claimed one of the prizes at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals.

Caitlyn Morris took first prize in the Intermediate Category at the 2023 finals which took place at Croke Park on Friday, May 5. This is the first year that Longford has had a main category winner at national level.

Supported by Local Enterprise Office Longford, Caitlyn worked under the guidance of her teacher Padraig Doherty to beat off competition from 26 other entries in the intermediate category with her mini enterprise named: ‘Clip Clop Designs’.

The sustainable business repurposes horseshoes to make colourful decorations. Caitlin impressed the judges with a real business acumen and a commitment to excellence that will make her one to watch in the future.

Longford was also represented in the Junior Category by Bronwyn McGarry, Michael Murtagh, Holly McIntyre and Gavin Murphy also from Moyne Community School; and in the Senior Category by Erin Flynn and Rachel Higgins from Ardscoil Phadraig, Granard.

Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Turlough McGovern paid tribute to Caitlin.

“On behalf of Longford County Council, I wish to extend my congratulations to Caitlin, to Moyne Community School and to the Longford Local Enterprise Office team for their dedication to helping students by managing the Student Enterprise Programme so well, year after year.”