Irish teen's glow-ball business scores €40,000
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- A 16-year-old Irish student, Cathal Sweeney, developed a glow-in-the-dark hurling ball called the Glo Ball.
- The innovative product uses phosphorescent materials to improve visibility during low-light training sessions.
- Sweeney's venture, GLO Hurling, achieved significant sales and won first place in the Senior Category at the 2026 Student Enterprise Programme Finals.
Winter training for hurling has been transformed by a 16-year-old Irish student's innovative creation: the Glo Ball. Cathal Sweeney developed the glow-in-the-dark ball to address the challenges of reduced visibility during darker months.
Sweeney's product utilizes specialized phosphorescent materials, allowing players to train effectively even in low-light conditions. This innovation enhances visibility, making winter practice sessions safer and more productive for hurlers.
Operating under the student enterprise name GLO Hurling, Sweeney's Glo Ball has seen remarkable success. The product not only achieved substantial sales but also secured top honors in the Senior Category at the 2026 Student Enterprise Programme Finals. This achievement highlights how creativity and entrepreneurial spirit can turn a common challenge into a thriving business opportunity.
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