Clane students turn junk into fashion

Bank of Ireland today surprised five schools with Wild Cards for the final of Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2017.

Now in its 7th year, Ireland’s leading fashion and art competition for secondary schools challenges students to create unique, original and innovative outfits from recycled materials and junk.

Student Dearbhla Martin wore The Happy Camper, which she created along with her classmates Orla Fitzgerald and Jenna Cross from Scoil Mhuire Community School in Clane,

They won a place in the final in the 3 Arena on April 27th.

Pictured also is Scoil Mhuire teacher Deirdre Kelly.