There was an electric atmosphere in Cnoc Mhure Granard last Friday as students Solomon Eduard and Joshua Osabuehien and their proud teacher Charmaine Hetherton returned with the 'World Designer of the Year' title from the first ever Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi. Solomon and Joshua's world winning design is called ‘Back to the Future’ and it is made from old shower mats, an old laundry basket, an aerial, car wipers and tubing from an old tractor tyres. Solomon and Joshua were competing against 60 other finalists from Dublin, London, Paris, Milan and New York. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Cnoc Mhuire for last Friday's historic homecoming and she captured this great gallery of photos. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — There was an electric atmosphere in Cnoc Mhure Granard last Friday as students Solomon Eduard and Joshua Osabuehien and their proud teacher Charmaine Hetherton returned with the 'World Designer of the Year' title from the first ever Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi. Solomon and Joshua's world winning design is called ‘Back to the Future’ and it is made from old shower mats, an old laundry basket, an aerial, car wipers and tubing from an old tractor tyres. Solomon and Joshua were competing against 60 other finalists from Dublin, London, Paris, Milan and New York. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Cnoc Mhuire for last Friday's historic homecoming and she captured this great gallery of photos. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Longford school rolls out the red carpet for Junk Kouture world title winners

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Published 17th Jan 2023, 21:36 GMT

Caption: Home are the world champions! Cnoc Mhuire Granard flags and banners flew proudly as a huge crowd turned out to welcome home the school's Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard following their incredible triumph at the first ever Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Home are the world champions! Cnoc Mhuire Granard flags and banners flew proudly as a huge crowd turned out to welcome home the school's Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard following their incredible triumph at the first ever Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: The packed assembly hall in Cnoc Mhuire Granard for last Friday's homecoming reception for the Junk Kouture World Champions Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: The packed assembly hall in Cnoc Mhuire Granard for last Friday's homecoming reception for the Junk Kouture World Champions Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard with Deirdre Orme of Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre. Granard. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard with Deirdre Orme of Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre. Granard. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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