18 students shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur 2010 title

Eighteen second- and third-level students have been shortlisted from more than 500 participants to to compete for the title of Young Entrepreneur 2010.

The 18 finalists represent a cross-section of business interests from reptile breeding, designer rowing gloves and solar-powered bag lights to an electronic medical receipts card, easily detachable horse riding spurs and a dvd study aid for scientific experiments.

The candidates range in age from 15 to 23, representing secondary schools throughout Kerry and Limerick as well as the Institute of Technology, Tralee and University of Limerick.

The country's newest entrepreneurs will be unveiled at an awards ceremony in Killarney on April 22.